Nominate a great teacher for free Pollo Tropical for a year

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:25am

Nominate a great teacher for free Pollo Tropical for a year

ATLANTA -- Two metro Atlanta teachers will soon have the opportunity to receive free food from Pollo Tropical for a year.

The Pollo Tropical Teachers of the Year movement rewards great local teachers for making a daily difference in the lives of students.

"Pollo Tropical and its Teachers of the Year campaign honors and rewards teachers and active schools, parents and students," Kim Miller, vice president of marketing and communications for Pollo Tropical, said in a statement. "We hope all of our customers join us in celebrating our teachers and enjoying a well-deserved reward."

One teacher each from Cobb and Gwinnett counties will earn the honor this year. To win, a teacher must be nominated by students and parents.

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$1.00 Off McDonalds Cherry Berry Chiller equals FREE in some areas

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:46am

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When does the school year end?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:06pm

MARIETTA, Ga. -- The last day of school is right around the corner for Cobb County students.

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Thursday, May 24.

Marietta City Schools will end the school year a day later -- Friday, May 25.

The last days of school in other metro Atlanta districts are staggered throughout the second half of May. They include:

Wednesday, May 16
Clarke County

Thursday, May 17
Hall County

Friday, May 18
Bartow County
Clayton County
Fulton County

Tuesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools
Barrow County

Wednesday, May 23
Carroll County
Gwinnett County
Newton County

Thursday, May 24
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County
Rockdale County

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Remembering Many on Mother's Day

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

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 2:31pm

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. Thank you for the sacrifices you make. For staying up all night with a sick child, for helping with homework, running the family taxi to endless ball games, and for all the things you do to keep the household running smoothly. May your day be blessed with flowers, breakfast in bed, extra chores from the kids, handmade crafts, and time to yourself.

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Cobb Co. Police search for "lollipop" bandit

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:51pm

MABLETON, Ga. -- Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at a Wells Fargo bank on Friday afternoon.

According to investigators, a male walked into the bank, located on 5010 Floyd Road, and showed the teller a note that said he had a gun -- all while sucking on a lollipop.

After the robber received cash from the teller, he fled on foot.

The robber is being described as a black male, about 5'9 and around 180lbs. During the robbery, the man wore an "Atlanta Falcons" hat and a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information about this robbery is being asked to call (770) 499-3945.

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Mableton Wells Fargo branch robbed Friday

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 12:59pm

MABLETON, Ga. (WXIA) - Cobb County police are looking for a bank robbery suspect from a robbery Friday morning at a Wells Fargo bank branch on Floyd Road.

It happened at about 10:30 a.m. Police said an armed black male, described as being 5-foot-10-inches tall and wearing a black hoodie and baseball cap had robbed the bank, getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police said the suspect was seen running toward a Zaxby's restaurant to the south of the bank.

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Children of Conservation Offers Dinner & A Cause Cards Starting June 1

Submitted by Mandy Betts, Social Media Manager

Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 5:18pm

Children of Conservation is once again giving Atlanta residents the opportunity to save at some of the city’s top restaurants while also supporting an important cause. The non-profit organization known for providing an otherwise unavailable education to children of wildlife sanctuary workers in Africa is teaming up with over 85 local restaurants in all areas of Atlanta for its second annual Dinner & A Cause Card fundraiser.

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