Construction workers to stand-down for safety on local highways

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 11:39am

Construction workers to stand-down for safety on local highways

(WXIA) -- A team of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, construction contractors, the Federal Highway Administration, the state of Georgia and local government organizations are holding a stand-down at various construction sites around Georgia.

As part of Highway Work Zone Awareness Week which runs April 15 - 19, construction workers will stop work along highways for one hour from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. During that hour, work zone safety training will be held for the stand-down.

The training, according to the U.S Dept. of Labor, will help prevent certain dangers like texting and driving, as well as worker injuries from traffic objects and vehicles.

As reported by an official, around 75 percent of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment like trucks and trains.

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Kennsaw State earns first ever lacrosse victory

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 11:28pm

KENNESAW, Ga. -- The Kennesaw State lacrosse team made history Friday night at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

Behind the offensive firepower of junior Emily Collins and freshman Senneca Ward, and the stellar goalkeeping of freshman goalie Beth Cochran, the Owls defeated Atlantic Sun Conference rival Howard, 14-13, to record the program's first-ever win. Collins tallied a program-record seven goals and Ward equaled a career-best with six scores, while Cochran established a career-high with 14 saves.

Kennesaw State (1-7, 1-1) recorded several firsts in the game, including its first-ever halftime lead, largest lead and first come-from-behind victory.

The Owls withstood a late rally by the Bison (1-13, 0-2), who scored four straight goals to tie the score at 13:13 with 1:35 remaining before Collins scored the game-winner with 1:05 to play.

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Second annual arts festival returns to Acworth

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 1:24pm

Second annual arts festival returns to Acworth

ACWORTH, Ga. -- For the second year, the Acworth Arts Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14 on Senator Russell Avenue.

Part of Main Street downtown, the location will hold 120 artists from around the country. Booths willline streets and present paintings, poetry, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry and yard art.

All residents and families are invited to attend, as there will be a special Kidz Zone with activities.

Food will be availble from local eateries.

The festival is set for 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.

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KSU student wins S. Truett Cathy Scholar Award

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 10:54am

KSU student wins S. Truett Cathy Scholar Award

ACWORTH, Ga. -- A Cobb County Chick-fil-A team member is one of only 25 people nationwide to win the 2013 S. Truett Cathy Scholar Award.

Kimberly Westwood received her prize Monday at the Acworth Chick-fil-A where she works. The $1,000 scholarship is given annually to a handful of the 1,600 Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarship winners.

Westwood is one of four Georgians to earn the award this year.

"Kimberly personifies the qualities the S. Truett Cathy Scholar Award was created to recognize. She leads by example in our restaurant and community," Acworth Chick-fil-A operator Andy Duncan said in a statement. "I am delighted that her hard work, positive attitude and leadership have been rewarded with this prestigious scholarship."

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Cobb residents encouraged to 'Keep Cobb Beautiful' on 4/20

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:22pm

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- Cobb County, in conjunction with, Keep Cobb Beautiful invite residents to celebrate Earth Day on April 20.

Keep Cobb Beautiful will be hosting a Community Recycling Center event to encourage residents to begin their spring cleaning.

The Recycling Center will be accepting all reusable and recyclable items. Activities planned, include:

Document shredding
Electronics recycling
Latex paint recycling
Styrofoam recycling
Textiles collection
and battery recycling

The event will be held at Jim Miller Park, which is located at 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta.

For more information, call 770-528-1135

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Cobb County hiring police officers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 1:27pm

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- The Cobb County Police Department is looking for new officers.

Everyone is welcome to apply; no law enforcement experience is necessary.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen and pass a series of tests, including a fitness assessment, drug test, interview and background check.

The starting salary for a police officer is $38,355. Officers also receive benefits packages with health, dental and life insurance, a retirement plan, and paid leave and holidays.

Learn more and apply for the job at hr.cobbcountyga.gov.

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CTC student may redesign chamber's landscaping

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 10:08am

CTC student may redesign chamber's landscaping

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. -- A horticulture student at Chattahoochee Technical College may soon get the opportunity to see one of his designs come to life in Bartow County.

Marietta resident Bob Rothman recently won a contest to spruce up the landscaping outside the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce.

His design includes an outdoor meeting and dining area, and a metal trellis to frame one side of the building. Rothman incorporated materials that reflect England, Germany and Japan, all of which have had a major influence on the chamber.

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