Community Spirit

Sign up for Keep Austell Beautiful Day

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 7:55am

AUSTELL, Ga. -- Austell Public Works will sponsor a citywide cleanup event on Saturday, Apr. 27.

Keep Austell Beautiful Day is part of the Great American Cleanup, which encourages citizens to take care of their communities.

Anyone who is interested in helping out should meet at George E. Beavers Park at 10 a.m. on Apr. 27. Lunch will be provided.

Learn more and sign up for Keep Austell Beautiful Day at austellga.gov.

George E. Beavers Park is located at the corner of Broad Street and Joe Jenkins Boulevard.

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Hundreds attend AKA peace rally

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, January 21st, 2013, 10:02am

ATLANTA -- More than 200 metro Atlanta middle school students attended a peace rally and workshop hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. over the weekend.

The rally was a kickoff for 40 Days of Peace, which begins Monday. 40 Days of Peace is a commitment to kindness and service that encourages young people to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

At Saturday's rally, speakers encouraged attendees to stop bullying and stay out of gangs. Police officers gave a presentation on how to interact with law enforcement.

A concurrent workshop for the parents in attendance focused on implementing strategies to keep children safe and on the right track in life.

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FACAA gears up for Georgia Gives Day

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012, 2:55pm

ATLANTA -- The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority (FACAA) recently announced Georgia Gives Day, to take place on Thursday, December 6.

According to the FACAA, Georgia Gives Day gives people across the state an opportunity to donate to their choice of a nonprofit organization, an effort in total to help change the lives of people in need.

Those participating can donate to a cause nearby by searching locations, or to a cause for a special reason, where organizations are listed by category.

For a list of the nonprofits taking part, visit www.gagivesday.org.

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50 Ga. schools 'Mix It Up' to promote tolerance

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 8:13am

50 Ga. schools 'Mix It Up' to promote tolerance

ATLANTA -- Fifty schools in Georgia were represented at this year's Mix It Up at Lunch Day.

The event, which is part of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance project, encourages children to step outside their comfort zones and sit with someone new at lunch.

"When people step out of their cliques and get to know someone, they realize just how much they have in common," Teaching Tolerance director Maureen Costello said in a statement. "Mix It Up is a positive step that can help create schools where students see each other as individuals and not just as members of a separate group."

Nearly 3,000 schools across the country took part in Mix It Up at Lunch Day on Oct. 30.

Participating Georgia schools include:

Atlanta
Galloway School
North Atlanta HS
School of Health Sciences and Research at Carver

Bibb County
Stratford Academy

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Lithia Springs Choir, Atlanta West Pentecostal Church wins Verizon's How Sweet the Sound

Submitted by Arit Essien, 11Alive Contributing Blogger

Friday, September 14th, 2012, 2:49pm

Lithia Springs Choir, Atlanta West Pentecostal Church wins Verizon's How Sweet the Sound

ATLANTA -- Verizon’s “How Sweet the Sound” tour returned to Atlanta for the 5th year, Monday, September 10 at Philips Arena.

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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards searching for top volunteers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, September 7th, 2012, 10:35am

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards searching for top volunteers

ATLANTA -- Georgia students in grades 5-12 are encouraged to apply for the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

The awards program began searching for its next batch of honorees this week. Recipients of the award are young people who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

"We have been recognizing youth volunteers since 1995 and still, every year, we're amazed by the stories of exemplary community service," Prudential chairman and CEO John Strangfeld said in a statement. "We look forward to honoring the top youth volunteers of 2013 for their selflessness, their initiative and their dedication to changing communities for the better."

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Tools 4 School

Submitted by Heather Clark, Act Together Ministries, Children's Charity Director

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 7:42pm

ATLANTA -- Can you believe it’s just a few short weeks before the school bus will be rounding the block again?

Act Together Ministries needs your help to collect school supplies for children in need in five north metro counties: Forsyth, N Fulton, Cobb, Cherokee, and Gwinnett. With your help, we will set up our 4th annual school supply “store” that allows children the opportunity to shop for their own school supplies. The children love picking out their favorite color backpack, selecting pencils with a preferred cartoon character, and getting the exact items listed on their school supply list. Parents in our program contribute $5 toward the event so that they have the honor of taking ownership. No one wants to wait in a hand out line and be labeled “Needy.” In addition to receiving school supplies, the children get haircuts, medical/dental screening, lunch, and enjoy crafts, games and other fun activities.

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