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WEEKEND EVENTS: Movies in the Park, Softball and Rythym Yard

WEEKEND EVENTS: Movies in the Park, Softball and Rythym Yard

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. -- There are tons of fun events going on this weekend, in your area. We’ve listed a few of them for you to check out with your family and friends.

Join the people of Villa Rica with the Villa Rica Movie in the Park. The movie will be shoe at The Mill in downtown Villa Rica from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11.

This weekend, the USSSA State Softball Tournament will be held at the East Carrollton Park.

The Smyrna Summer Concert Series will feature the Rythym Yard, a working and recording blues artist headquartered in the southeast. A couple of years ago, they won the International Blues Challenge with Delta Moon and are bringing their sound to you on the Village Green in Smyrna. The concert will be held at 200 Village Green Circle in Smyrna from 7:00 p.m.

Perfect Father's Day Gift! $40 for Italian Silk Ties

Perfect Father's Day Gift! $40 for Italian Silk Ties

38% off preppy high-end ties and accessories from South Beach Ties. CLICK HERE to treat the man you love with 100% Italian Silk hand-woven ties.

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Cobb residents learn tips to achieve financial freedom at local workshop

Cobb residents learn tips to achieve financial freedom at local workshop

Cobb County, Ga. --  Cobb Extension staff will host a financial workshop 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, at the office located at 678 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200.

Participants will learn how to achieve financial balance and economic freedom through setting financial goals, creating a spending plan, tracking expenses and developing healthy financial habits. To register for the free event, call 770-528-4070.<?xml:namespace prefix = o />

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LOCAL PROFILE: Walter Banks, an unconventional historian

ATLANTA -- Walter Banks is the Atlanta Braves longest running usher and historian. Both, current and former players, make it a point to greet Walter before games and during practices.

However, in addition to Walter witnessing almost every game since 1965, he is pretty knowledgeable about everything dealing with sports, period. If you tell Walter a number he's usually able to rattle off all of the information related to sports and that number.

Walter is a gem of the organization and even has a suite named after himself. Meet Walter Banks, an unconventional historian.

Charter schools receive crucial approval

Charter schools receive crucial approval

ATLANTA -- Thursday morning, the Georgia State School board voted to approve a change that will keep a pair of Georgia charter schools open.

With the vote, the Odyssey School and Georgia Cyber Academy have now combined to become one school and are officially a state special charter school.

This takes them out of the limbo status that occurred when the state Supreme Court ruled a Charter Schools Commission law unconstitutional.

Other schools affected by the rulilng must also get either approval on the local level or seek the same state special school status.

In the meantime, established charter schools worry about their status as some return to their local school districts for approval.

Preparate para la venta de "Stocking Spree" de Publix / Get ready for the Stocking Spree at Publix

Preparate para la venta de "Stocking Spree" de Publix / Get ready for the Stocking Spree at Publix

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¿Compras en Publix? Entonces puedes aprovechar de esta oferta.  Ahora puedes pedir cupones de Procter & Gamble, Kraft y Pepsico para que te prepares para la venta de "Stocking Spree". Recibirás a vuelta del correo cupones para que ahorres hasta $50.  Y sí compartes esto con tres amigas recibirás un cupón que puedes imprimir hoy para que ahorres $2 en tu compra de frutas y vegetales.   Los cupones los recibirás justo a tiempo para usar en esta venta que comienza el 15 de julio de 2011.     Do you buy at Publix? Then you can take advantage of this offer. Now you can order coupons from Procter &amp; Gamble, Kraft and Pepsico to get ready for the Stocking Spree sale. You'll receive coupons to save up to $50.