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North Fulton Hospital nurse wins national honor

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, 12:33pm
North Fulton Hospital nurse wins national honor

ROSWELL, Ga. -- Elizabeth Lister, a registered nurse at North Fulton Hospital, received April's DAISY Award for Nursing.

The national honor is given monthly to nurses who go above and beyond in their jobs every single day.

Lister was nominated for the DAISY Award by one of her patients.

"Elizabeth made a wonderful lasting impression that I will always remember," the patient said. "Around the clock, she was very compassionate and reassuring, and she took the time to establish a caring relationship with me, attending to my every need. North Fulton Hospital has an extraordinary professional in the Surgical Care Unit!"

Lister has worked for the Roswell hospital since 2011. Alex Peterson, clinical manager of surgical nursing at the hospital, praised her caring and professionalism.

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Fulton County Health Services encourages residents to learn their status on National HIV Testing Day

Submitted by AprilMajors on Monday, June 24th, 9:24 am
Fulton County Health Services encourages residents to learn their status on National HIV Testing Day

ATLANTA -- The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness will recognize National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on Friday, June 27 by offering free HIV/STI testing and counseling at three locations.

The NHTD is an annual campaign to encourage all individuals to “Take the Test Take Control” in order to know their HIV status.  Knowing your status helps to keep you, your family and your community safe from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV.

Free and confidential HIV/STI testing is available at the following locations:

10:00am – 8:00pm
The Mall West End
850 Oak Street - Atlanta, GA 30310

11:30am – 6:30pm
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama – Atlanta, GA 30303

3:00pm – 9:00pm
Walgreens
2711 Metropolitan Parkway - Atlanta, 30315

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Supper Club fundraiser held at 5 Seasons Brewery

Submitted by acfbpr on Wednesday, June 5th, 9:28 am

5 Seasons Brewery invites the community to help them kick off the summer patio season while raising money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. They will host the Food Bank’s regular Supper Club fundraiser on June 11 at all three locations. This is a special edition of Supper Club with the theme “Patio Perfect Dining” highlighting great restaurant patios in Atlanta.

Eat dinner at one of the three 5 Seasons Brewery locations on Tuesday, June 11 and 20 percent of your tab will be donated to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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Calif. Pizza Kitchen raises money for Boston victims

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 7:41am
Calif. Pizza Kitchen raises money for Boston victims

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- California Pizza Kitchen is doing its part to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Through Thursday, June 6, customers are invited to bring a fundraising flyer to any California Pizza Kitchen restaurant. Those who do will have 20 percent of their checks donated to The One Fund.

The flyer can be found at cpk.com/fundraiser.

Georgia has California Pizza Kitchen locations at Atlantic Station, Lenox Square and Perimeter, as well as Alpharetta, East Cobb and Norcross.

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PHOTOS | 11Alive visits Alpharetta

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, May 24th, 2013, 11:36am
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11Alive is coming to Alpharetta

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:59am
11Alive is coming to Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The 11Alive News Today morning show is bringing its "This is Home" tour to Alpharetta.

The morning crew will broadcast live from the city's beautiful historic downtown this Friday, May 24 from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Everyone is invited to come out, mingle with their neighbors and say good morning to Ted Hall, Melissa Long and Commuter Dude.

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Riverside Farmers Market opens June 1

Submitted by AprilMajors on Friday, May 17th, 11:22 am
Riverside Farmers Market opens June 1

The Riverside Farmers Market will open for its fourth season on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The popular market is operated by Fulton County Cooperative Extension.

The market will return to the same location, in the parking lot of Roswell City Hall located at 38 Hill Street. Hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through September.  The market is open rain or shine.

The 2013 season promises to be the strongest yet for the Riverside Farmers Market, with more than 15 vendors. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, vendors will provide knife sharpening, honey, baked goods, eco-friendly clothing, as well as live performances by local musicians.

Market visitors can also get free advice from UGA Fulton County Cooperative Extension Agents and Master Gardeners on topics ranging from planting a garden, to radon detection to canning.   

For more information, call (404) 613-7670 or (404) 332-2400.

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