GDOT: Scam artists preying on drivers, job seekers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 7:41pm

GDOT: Scam artists preying on drivers, job seekers

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Transportation says scam artists posing as GDOT workers are targeting Metro Atlantans.

In one case, GDOT said a driver with a flat tire pulled over on Interstate 75 near Moores Mill Road, where he was approached by a man wearing a gray safety vest in a white Dodge pickup truck. The man identified himself as a GDOT employee.

"They actually got the wheel from the tire, said if the motorist would give them 100 dollars they'd take the wheel, get a tire, put on it and bring it back," said GDOT spokesman Mark McKinnon.

"And of course, they were not one of our HERO units and they actually never returned."

GDOT said a second case involved a man who claimed to be a "federal job recruiter" approaching job seekers at various career fairs throughout Metro Atlanta.

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Gone with the Wind, RENT and Six Flags

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 2:31pm

WEEKEND EVENTS: Gone with the Wind, RENT and Six Flags

MARIETTA, 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.

The Marietta Gone with the Wind museum is hosting their 75th Anniversary on Saturday morning. The museum has planned a huge celebration and two actors and an actress will be a part of the festivities. The actors will be signing autographs from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. And a swap meet will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The event costs $35; however, the celebrities may charge a fee for their signatures. The museum is located at 18 Whitlock Avenue in Marietta.

- Previously, we listed the 75th Anniversary Gone with the Wind event at the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum as free; however, admission to the event was $35 per person. We apologize for whatever confustion this may have caused.

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Good Morning! Watch today's Chesley McNeil Show for today's weather and more

Submitted by Marc Richardson, Where U Live Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 8:15am

Every morning of the work week Chesley McNeil brings our Facebook friends and our Where U Live readers the day's weather in a fun, interesting way.

Make sure to go to our FaceBook page and see ALL of the hilarious and crazy videos of your favorite 11Alive Anchors!!!

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DINNERS ON A DIME: Local Pizzerias

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 5:06pm

ATLANTA -- This week, Dinners on a Dime features the best in local pizzerias. Every Tuesday Where U Live chooses four favorite eats in your area for you to take your family and friends for a fabulous meal for a price that’s economically feasible in today’s economy.

Home of the Carnivore Challenge, Kennesaw pizzeria, Big Pie in the Sky has been serving up some of the best baked goodness money can buy since 2007. The pizzeria is pretty popular among locals and university students in the area. The shop serves calzones and Stromboli but the pizza is the main event. They offer a number of pizzas from the 16” medium up to the 30” XL. The restaurant was popularized by the Food Network for their signature “Carnivore Challenge” pizzs eating competition. The Carnivore Challenge is unique to this pizzeria. During the competition two people eat about 11lbs of Carnivore Pizza in one hour to win $250.

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LOCAL PROFILE: Walter Banks, an unconventional historian

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 4:46pm

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.

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

Submitted by Kate Keib, 11Alive Promotions Manager

Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 7:57am

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?

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Another Code Orange Smog Alert

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 11:06am

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.

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.

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