Suspects Arrested in Waffle House Robberies

Sunday, August 14th, 2011, 9:08am

Suspects Arrested in Waffle House Robberies

Calera, AL - Police in Calera, Alabama say they arrested two men early Saturday morning shortly after a Waffle House was robbed. The two are thought to be involved in a series of Waffle House robberies that stretched from Atlanta to Alabama. There have been 18 robberies since July 27.

Calera police say 21 year old Edwin Mitchell and 19 year old Deangelo Heard were both caught leaving the scene of the robbery. A pistol used in the hold up was also recovered. Both men are from Ellenwood, Ga.

They are being held in the Shelby County, Alabama Jail on charges of first degree robbery, theft of property, and second degree attempted robbery charges.

Earlier robberies occurred in six metro counties and near the Alabama border in Lagrange, Ga. and Auburn, Ala. There were robberies in Cobb County on Thursday, and in Gwinnett County on Friday.

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Metro Atlanta still growing despite economy

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, August 14th, 2011, 8:30am

Metro Atlanta still growing despite economy

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) estimates that the Atlanta region added some 34,550 people between Apr. 1, 2010 and Apr. 1, 2011.

This marks the third consecutive year of slower-than-normal growth when compared to what the region experienced from 2000 to 2007.

"Although slower, this pace is impressive in the face of the economic pressures we face," said Tad Leithead, ARC chairman. "This gives us a chance to catch our breath while we plan for the more rapid growth we project and which we've experienced during the last two decades."

Metro Atlanta has added approximately 91,000 people during the past three years. During the 2000s, it routinely added more than 100,000 people each year.

According to the U.S.

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Future of State Health Benefit Plan to be secured

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, August 13th, 2011, 9:01am

Future of State Health Benefit Plan to be secured

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Community Health has adopted a proposal to secure the future of the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP).

The initiative introduces a new consumer-directed wellness plan, improves plan administration, eliminates the SHBP's projected deficit for this year and substantially reduces future deficits.

"The board is pleased to endorse this thoughtful and responsible plan that is not afraid to tackle the big issues," said DCH board chairman Ross Mason. "This is a forward-looking plan that provides real bottom line-driven solutions."

SHBP is facing a projected deficit of slightly more than $800 million during the next two years.

"Our major concern is the continued delivery of quality health care services at an affordable cost," said DCH commissioner David Cook.

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Glory in the Park, Atlanta Falcons and IMAX

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Friday, August 12th, 2011, 2:06pm

WEEKEND EVENTS: Glory in the Park, Atlanta Falcons and IMAX

ATLANTA – 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.

Bands, Brew and Boobie-Q will be held at SweetWater Brewing Company on Saturday. This event is being held to benefit the Team Zero to Sixty, who are raising money for the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Race for the Cure. The event starts at 7:00 and SweetWater is located at 195 Ottley Drive in Atlanta.

As a part of the Jazz on the Lawn series, Gwen Hughes will be performing her pop, jazz and bluegrass hits at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. This Atlanta based singer has performed in a number of cities from Paris to Prague. Her album is due out in early 2011. The concert will be held at 980 Briarcliff Road in Atlanta.

Alison Krauss and Union Station will be performing at the FOX Theatre on Saturday night. The two acts perform bluegrass and country.

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Macedonia Elementary joins Rachel's Challenge

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, August 12th, 2011, 1:11pm

Macedonia Elementary joins Rachel's Challenge

CANTON, Ga. -- Macedonia Elementary School in Canton is just the latest school in Georgia to join Rachel's Challege, a movement of kindness and compassion named for the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre.

Principal Tammy Castleberry will introduce the program to the Macedonia community in the school gym at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug.

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Cherokee Co. educators arrested for sexual misconduct

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, August 12th, 2011, 8:05am

Cherokee Co. educators arrested for sexual misconduct

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Two faculty members at River Ridge High School in Woodstock have been arrested on charges relating to the sexual assault of a former student.

Robert Leslie Morrow, 28, of Canton turned himself in to Woodstock police Thursday morning. Morrow, a paraprofessional and wrestling coach at River Ridge, performed a sex act with a 16-year-old student in December 2010, according to investigators.

He confessed to the act during an interview with detectives, Woodstock police said.

Investigators also arrested a River Ridge teacher, 32-year-old Kristin May of Canton, at the school district's print shop in Holly Springs Thursday morning. The victim told May about the sexual assault in January, but May failed to report it to police, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.

Both suspects are in custody at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center.

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LOCAL PROFILE: LaTonya Story of LPS Consulting PR Firm

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, August 11th, 2011, 6:47pm

ATLANTA – She represents a couple of Atlanta Falcons, one of the most sought after celebrity photographers, a Top Model and the NFL Players Fathers Association; she’s a mother and a budding PR superstar, meet LaTonya Story.

Recently, the Where U Live team profiled the owner of LPS Consulting about how she got into the business, how she uses her influence to mentor students and about her upcoming projects.

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