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Community Car Show hits Walmart stores for children's health

Community Car Show hits Walmart stores for children's health

(WXIA) -- In support of the Children's Miracle Network, all local residents are invited to make their cars a part of the Community Car Show, to be held at several area Walmart stores. 

The Community Car Show is set for each Saturday in June, varying by location. Among cars that can be shown, a spokeswoman said the event is looking for luxury vehicles, classic cars, super fast hot rods and high performance cars.

To rent a space, the cost per vehicle is $5.00, which will go directly to Children's Miracle Network to help kids in children's hospitals across the country. 

Those car owners who participate may win prizes including a trophy, Walmart gift cards and use of a rental car. 

The schedule of Community Car Shows is as follows: 

 

●     1436 DOGWOOD DR SE, CONYERS - 6/1/2013

●     1400 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, LAWRENCEVILLE - 6/1/2013

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Tech's Andrews, White advance in U.S. Open Qualifying

THE FLATS -- Georgia Tech junior Bo Andrews and 2012 graduate James White both advanced out of U.S. Open local qualifiers in the Atlanta area on Monday, and will play in a sectional qualifier in early June for a chance at playing in the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

Andrews, a Raleigh, N.C., native who will open play along with his teammates in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional on Thursday, shot a 1-under-par 69 at Marietta Country Club to tie for second place and join a group of eight players who qualified out of a field of 130 players. Sophomore teammates Anders Albertson and Ollie Schniederjans each shot 71 to tie for 11th, one shot out of a playoff for the final qualifying spots.

Junior Seth Reeves (73), sophomore Drew Czuchry (74) and freshman Michael Hines (81) also played in the qualifier Monday.

Springmont students share business ideas

Springmont students share business ideas

New business ideas sometimes come when we least expect them and from unexpected sources. Twelve students, ages six to 13, are getting a jump start on creating their new business as part of The Springmont School's ClubPreneur program.

Springmont's Marketing Director Andrea Horton teaches the steps needed to start a business, including identifying the need, researching the competition, determining pricing and generating buzz for the product or service.

Each student delivers a presentation outlining their business strategy. The concepts recently presented included a lemonade stand with distinctive flavors, a cleaning service, a workout video that allows viewers to earn coins to play a special video game, and custom-designed cases to accessorize your IPhone, IPad, IPodTouch or similar device.

Fulton County seeks public comment

Fulton County seeks public comment

Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department wants public comment on the draft proposed FY2013 Substantial Amendments.  The amendments are part of the 2010 – 2014 Consolidated Plan and Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 Annual Action Plan. HUD requires each jurisdiction to conduct a citizen participation process regarding Substantial Amendments in accordance with the jurisdiction’s citizen participation plan.

The Substantial Amendments cover the funding of projects such as Public Services, Housing Rehabilitation, Emergency Shelter, Public Facilities and Infrastructures.  Additionally, the plan covers Slum and Blight, Economic Development, Program Administration, and Acquisition and Rehabilitation of foreclosed/Abandoned/Blighted properties.

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MOSAIC Group Wins Guildmaster Award for Customer Service

MOSAIC Group Wins Guildmaster Award for Customer Service

Metro Atlanta-based MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers] has been awarded a 2013 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service. The company is owned by William Fadul and Rick Goldstein. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting, and home services professions.

Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by clients of Guildmaster candidates. In granting awards, GuildQuality considers two primary metrics for each candidate: the percentage of customers who would recommend and the percentage of customers who responded. MOSAIC Group achieved a recommendation rate of greater than 90 percent from their customers, who were surveyed through GuildQuality.

 

Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

ATLANTA -- Pike Nurseries are holding a customer appreciation event at all locations on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To honor their local customers, Pike is hosting the event for free, which includes food, activities and prizes. To win prizes, scratch-off cards will be given to the first customers at each location. Pike will also offer a 20 percent discount on some products in the nurseries. 

From 11:00 - 1:00 that day, Pike will grill hot dogs for customers to enjoy, free of charge. 

In addition to the scratch-off cards, there will be a chance to win a one-night stay at Barnsley Gardens, and a VIP Package to a Braves game. 

For more information, including a list of Pike locations, visit Pike Nurseries online. 

 

2012 turnout strong for Fulton Co. Arts & Culture

2012 turnout strong for Fulton Co. Arts & Culture

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture announced on Tuesday that South Fulton Arts Facilities are attracting a good number of visitors. 

In 2012, as reported by Jolene Butts Freeman of the Fulton Co. Government, South Fulton Arts Centers held over 550 activities and had a total turnout of around 38,000 people. Those activities included classes, summer camps, Art at Work, exhibits, festivals, lectures, screenings, workshops and productions. 

Over 18,000 visited the Southwest Arts Center Performance Theater & Gallery in 2012. A portion of that number came from attendance of "Mountaintop" - a presentation by Tony Award Winner Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company. The play averaged 222 people per show.