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Fulton County seeks public comment

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Wednesday, May 15th, 4:30 pm
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

Submitted by Sylvia Small on Wednesday, May 15th, 12:49 pm
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.

 

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Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:33pm
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. 

 

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2012 turnout strong for Fulton Co. Arts & Culture

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:00pm
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. 

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Get skin cancer screenings for free with Kaiser Permanente

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 6:08pm
Get skin cancer screenings for free with Kaiser Permanente

ATLANTA -- Kaiser Permanente of Georgia is offering free skin cancer screenings at a couple of locations near Atlanta. 

A spokeswoman for Kaiser Permanente said the screenings are here for those spending more time outdoors this spring, and early detection is important to stay protected. All residents are invited.

Further, sun exposure continues to be the leading cause of skin cancer, making the spring and summer months more risky. Kaiser Permanente reminds everyone who plans to be in the sun to always wear sunscreen to protect their skin.

The screenings are being held Wednesday at the Kaiser Permanente Crescent Medical Center in Tucker and at the Kaiser Permanente Cumberland Medical Center on Cumberland Parkway. 

Screenings will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

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Fulton County water customers warned of collection scam

Submitted by Don Buckindail, Manager of Digital Content
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 6:52pm

FULTON COUNTY, GA. -- Fulton County's Water & Sewer billing office is warning customers of a potential scam.

Some customers have reported being contacted by individuals pretending to be calling on behalf of Fulton County Water & Sewer billing. 

The callers have requested customers' credit card numbers, claiming that they need immediate payment in order to avoid service disconnection. 

Fulton County's Water & Sewer billing does not accept any form of payment by telephone.  In addition, Fulton County does not contact customers in the evening. 

Any customer who has questions about their account may contact the billing office at 404-612-6830 or log on to waterbilling.fultoncountyga.gov.

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Midtown neighbors spout off over longstanding water leak

Submitted by John Gerard, Commuter Dude
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:31am

ATLANTA -- A group of Midtown neighbors is upset over a water leak in the sidewalk that they say has persisted for the past six months. It's located on the Northeast corner of Cypress Street and Sixth Street across from the Cypress Street Pint and Plate.

Neighbors estimate that gallons of are seeping from the leak every day. They've contacted City officials asking for repairs, but say they haven't heard anything back. And that's why they decided to contact 11Alive's Commuter Dude.

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