ATLANTA -- Atlanta Public Schools had more winners of the 2013 Gates Millennium Scholarship that any other district in the state of Georgia.

As spokesman for APS Stephen Alford reported, 14 APS high school students have taken the award. The Gates Millennium Scholarship, Alford said, is given to 1,000 students across the country. Winners can use the scholarship toward attendance at their choice college or university. 

Along with the funds, students receive personal and professional development through various Gates Leadership programs. 

"At a time when the perception of our academic programs have suffered, it is reassuring to see our students compete and achieve some of the most prestigious academic awards offered to high school students," Superintendent of APS Erroll Davis, Jr. said. 

COLLEGE PARK, GA. -- Fulton County is hosting another information session that teaches seniors how to protect themselves against scams.

The one-hour program on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, will be held at Camp Truitt from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Camp Truitt is located at 4320 Hershel Road in College Park and is sponsored by the Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Housing and Community Development.

Scams that often target seniors include but are not limited to telemarketing, reverse mortgages, healthcare/health insurance, home and auto repair.  This session will provide information to help seniors to identify, prevent and report fraudulent and deceptive schemes.  The best strategy to prevent scams is for citizens to be informed.