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Sweep the Hooch registration open

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, March 30th, 2013, 10:14am

ATLANTA -- This year's Sweep the Hooch event is expected to be the biggest one yet.

The annual Chattahoochee River clean-up to slated to attract nearly 600 volunteers at a number of locations along the water.

Last year, Sweep the Hooch participants gathered up nearly four tons of trash.

"This is the kind of hands-on work that Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and our partners do that reaffirms our commitment to keeping our river clean," Chattahoochee Riverkeeper executive director Sally Bethea said in a statement. "We'll have volunteers paddling the river, wading in the water and combing the shoreline for trash."

Clean-up locations along the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area run from Buford Dam to Paces Mill.

Sweep the Hooch will be Saturday, Apr. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To sign up as an individual or with a group, visit sweepthehooch.org.

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Sugar Hill City Hall to open Sunday

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 10:20am

SUGAR HILL, Ga. -- The city of Sugar Hill has planned a ribbon cutting for its brand new 33,000-square foot City Hall.

The celebration will be held Jan. 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Several dignitaries are expected to attend the ribbon cutting, according to Sugar Hill community relations director Don Kelemen.

The new Sugar Hill City Hall includes an amenity pond and an amphitheater that will host concerts and a movie series during warm months.

City Hall is located at 5039 West Broad Street.

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Eat at Chipotle, help Piedmont Park's Education Garden

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 10:37am

Eat at Chipotle, help Piedmont Park's Education Garden

ATLANTA -- Eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill just got even better.

All Atlanta-area Chipotle locations will donate the day's proceeds to the Education Garden at Piedmont Park this Wednesday, Oct. 24.

The giveaway is part of the restaurant chain's recognition of Food Day, a nationwide movement that works to improve food policies.

Chipotle will give the Education Garden up to $10,000. More than 800 children visit the garden every year to learn about natural and organic gardening methods.

You can do your part to help the garden by eating at Chipotle on Wednesday. Visit chipotle.com to find your nearest location.

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Swimming class to host tribute to veterans

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, October 22nd, 2012, 1:15pm

Swimming class to host tribute to veterans

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The young synchronized swimmers at Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center are getting ready to host their fourth annual performance for veterans and military families.

The patriotic show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The synchronized swimming group is made up of girls ages 8-14 who love to swim and are interested in honing their water skills in a creative way. Their Nov. 3 show is free and will be followed by a short reception.

For more information, visit gwinnettparks.com. Collins Hill Park is located at 2200 Collins Hill Road in Lawrenceville.

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County installs informational kiosks in Justice Center

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, December 23rd, 2011, 11:42am

County installs informational kiosks in Justice Center

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Gwinnett County is working hard to ensure that crime victims and witnesses can find information about their cases with ease.

Earlier this week, the District Attorney's office unveiled a series of informational kiosks throughout the county Justice and Administration Center. The computer-based system available at the kiosks provides a wide range of judicial information that can be navigated through a series of inquiries.

The county hopes to expand the kiosk program to police precincts and the sheriff's department in the near future.

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Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, 5:40am

Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Fernbank BOO-seum Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get ready to have a screaming (in delight) good time! For one day only, Fernbank Museum is becoming Fernbank BOO-seum. Little Beat Music, Inc. will provide family-friendly tunes and face painting will inspire those who didn’t quite finish their costumes. Plus, enjoy a frightening-ly fun Halloween party featuring games, crafts, hands-on activities and special treats for kids in costumes.* (*Treats available while supplies last.)

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Coca-Cola Issues an A.P.B. (All Play Bulletin) to Families: Go Outdoors. Play in the Park. Vote.

Submitted by Debbie Fitzgerald

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 7:40am

America Is Your Park campaign urges families to get out, discover fun ways to get active in the park while helping their favorite park win big

ATLANTA, July 10, 2011 – If you’re reading this, you should get to your favorite park – STAT! Coca-Cola is calling all families to go out and play this summer as part of the second annual America Is Your Park campaign.