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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 & Gamble, Kraft and Pepsico to get ready for the Stocking Spree sale. You'll receive coupons to save up to $50.

11Alive's Morning Team Wants YOU to Like them!

11Alive's Morning Team Wants YOU to Like them!

ATLANTA -- The 11Alive morning crew is giving you the chance to win an iPad 2 and help a deserving charity.  All you have to do is vote for your favorite morning show personality on 11Alive's Facebook page.

Can Karyn Greer sing?  Is Jill Becker really nice?  Does Chesley McNeil control the weather?  And what about Commuter Dude John Gerard?  Does he really need you to like him?

Cobb Schools approve FY 2012 budget

Cobb Schools approve FY 2012 budget

MARIETTA, Ga. - The Cobb County School Board approved the Fiscal Year 2012 budget for the school system on Wednesday, saying in a release that they have worked hard to prevent teacher layoffs.

The school district, like many others across the state, has been hit with budgetary issues, which they said has been dealt with in terms of spending cuts and service reductions over the past three years.

Another Code Orange Smog Alert

Another Code Orange Smog Alert

ATLANTA -- We've been hit with yet another Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday.

Under Code Orange conditions, being outside is considered unhealthy for children, people who are sensitive to ozone and people with heart or lung disease. Those people are advised to limit or avoid outdoor exertion during the late afternoon hours when ozone concentration is at its highest.

RELATED: Hour-by-hour weather forecast

Highs are expected to remain in the mid 90s under hot, hazy skies through the remainder of the week. There's a chance of storms by Friday and through the weekend, but our heatwave is expected to continue into next week.

Residents encouraged to help shape future of Atlanta region

Residents encouraged to help shape future of Atlanta region

Cobb County -- The Atlanta Regional Commission invites Cobb residents to help shape the future of the Atlanta region by participating in the formal comment period for PLAN 2040.

ARC will accept public comment until June 20.

People may participate in the sixth and final online public meeting at their convenience before June 20 at atlantaregional.com/plan2040. This online meeting is available 24/7.

Residents may also make comments or ask questions by calling 404-463-3272 or emailing PLAN2040@atlantaregional.com.