Families

Smashburger to donate proceeds to DreamWeavers of Georgia

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011, 3:03pm

Smashburger to donate proceeds to DreamWeavers of Georgia

ATLANTA -- A popular local hamburger chain plans to donate a portion of its proceeds on Wednesday, Dec. 7 to DreamWeavers of Georgia.

Smashburger, which has four Metro Atlanta locations, will give a certain amount of money to DreamWeavers for every item purchased between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Dec. 7.

DreamWeavers of Georgia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the benefit of foster children.

Smashburger locations include:

Alpharetta
* 5530 Windward Parkway

Atlanta
* 2625 Piedmont Road NE, Buckhead

Johns Creek
* 9775 Medlock Bridge Road

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Disney Stores to offer great Black Friday deals

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011, 8:06am

Disney Stores to offer great Black Friday deals

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta Disney Stores are celebrating Black Friday (or "Magical Friday," as it's called in the Most Magical Place on Earth) with incredible deals on the season's hottest products.

Stores will open at midnight on Friday, Nov. 25, which is when all items, even previously discounted ones, will be 20 percent off. Certain toys, gifts and stocking stuffers will fall under $10, $15 and $20 price points.

Some of the $10 steals include action figures from Cars 2 and Disney figurines. A mere $15 can score parents Disney sleep sets for their children, while $20 buys Cars 2 remote control cars and talking Toy Story action figures.

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'Elf on the Shelf' author to give readings this weekend

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, November 18th, 2011, 9:03am

ATLANTA -- Carol Aebersold, co-creator of holiday children's book "The Elf on the Shelf," will host readings and book signings at three Metro Atlanta locations this weekend.

Aebersold, a Georgia resident and University of West Georgia graduate, based her story on a family tradition dating back to the 1970s.

In the book, Santa Claus sends "scout elves" all over the world to watch children and help him determine whether they've been naughty or nice. "The Elf on the Shelf" follows a scout elf named Chippy as he helps a little boy, Taylor McTuttle, rediscover the Christmas spirit.

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DEALCHICKEN: $49 for $149 at ATA Martial Arts

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, November 11th, 2011, 2:12pm

DEALCHICKEN: $49 for $149 at ATA Martial Arts

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Get in shape and learn self-defense with this weekend's fantastic DealChicken Atlanta deal.

Through Sunday night, DealChicken members can take advantage of 10 classes at ATA Martial Arts. Choose from Krav Maga classes for adults or Karate for Kids; either way, pay only $49 for a package valued at $149.

The deal gets even sweeter with 50 percent off basic karate gear for DealChicken members.

This offer expires on May 13, 2012. ATA Martial Arts has 21 locations throughout Metro Atlanta:

Acworth
* 3450 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 190

Alpharetta
* 5354 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 212
* 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 530

Bogart
* 1011 Tower Place

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State tax credit program raises $50M for scholarships

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Friday, November 11th, 1:00 pm

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Revenue stamped its approval on $50 million in donations under the Georgia Scholarship Tax Credit Program.

The program lets people and businesses get tax credit for donations to scholarships for Georgia children to attend private schools.

Fifty million dollars is the most allowed under the program. In 2012, the statewide cap on donations will increase by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index until 2018.

Individuals can donate up to $1,000, while married couples have a donation cap of $2,500. Corporations can donate up to 75 percent of their state income tax liability.

The American Federation for Children estimated more than 6,000 students last year got scholarships to attend private schools through the program.

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Fulton County to Host Information Session on How to Prevent Foreclosure

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Thursday, November 10th, 4:35 pm

November 16 Workshop is the final information session for 2011

Fulton County residents can take advantage of the final information session for 2011 on how to save their homes from foreclosure. An information workshop will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the Southwest Branch of the Atlanta- Fulton County Public Library from 1:00 p.m.

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BEST SPOTS: Thanksgiving Alternatives

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011, 5:57pm

ATLANTA, Ga. – Thanksgiving is traditionally a holiday reserved for fellowship with family and friends. Most of us enjoy a huge meal, fight through the subsequent stomachache, hang with your favorite cousins and watch football, however, everyone doesnt enjoy turkey day in the same fashion. Some families have unique traditions that may not be consistent with, what we would call an average Thanksgiving. So, if you’re looking to change-up your routine, check out some of the ideas the “Where U Live” team put together.

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