Sports & Recreation

Subway celebrates 500th Metro Atlanta store

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, August 29th, 2011, 8:28am

Subway celebrates 500th Metro Atlanta store

ATLANTA -- With the arrival of several new stores this month, Subway celebrates the opening of more than 500 stores in Metro Atlanta since its first location in 1977.

This milestone is a testament to the Subway brand and the franchisees who have made it so successful in the Atlanta area -- not to mention the world, as Subway is the planet's largest restaurant chain with over 34,000 locations.

"We continue to offer a dining experience that meets the changing tastes and needs of our loyal patrons, so it is no surprise to see this important achievement," said Christi Estis, director of operations for Subway Development of Atlanta. "We could not have reached this milestone without the dedication of our model franchisees and employees.

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Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011, 4:20pm

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves held their first #BravesBash social media event on Sunday evening after a matchup against the Chicago Cubs.

Although Dan Uggla broke his 33-game streak an hour before, he and all of his teammates put their smiles on and were perfectly poised to chat with fans from across the United States.

The Braves steamed a behind-the-scenes look at their first effort on their website. The event had multiple stations for fan interaction: they hosted a Conference Call, Skype with Fans, they moderated a Twitter conversation, streamed Peter Moylan’s talkshow which was named by his Twitter followers and hosted simultaneous online chats.

As a result of the effort, the team gained about 3,000 Twitter followers and acquired 16,500 Facebook likes.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 11:09am

Acworth Police to host National Night Out

ACWORTH, Ga. -- The Acworth Police Department will once again participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

National Night Out, which is co-sponsored by Target, exists to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, enhance police/community partnerships and put criminals on notice that their illegal activities are unwelcomed.

Neighborhoods around Acworth will conduct events like pool parties and cookouts designed to encourage neighbors to come out, meet each other and discuss crime awareness.

Acworth police officers and Target representatives will attend each event.

Anyone interested in participating is asked to call Ofc. Jeffrey Rose at 678-801-4073.

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Submitted by Chris Sweigart, Manager of Digital Content | 11Alive News

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 11:36am

ATLANTA -- Tens of thousands of people from across the region and the world marked Independence Day with an Atlanta tradition, the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

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Submitted by Debbie Fitzgerald

Monday, July 11th, 2011, 7:40am

America Is Your Park campaign urges families to get out, discover fun ways to get active in the park while helping their favorite park win big

ATLANTA, July 10, 2011 – If you’re reading this, you should get to your favorite park – STAT! Coca-Cola is calling all families to go out and play this summer as part of the second annual America Is Your Park campaign.

Families are encouraged to go outdoors and play.

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Georgia Eye Care Experts Warn Parents of 1,800⁰ F of Holiday Danger & Say Avoid Sparklers on July 4

Submitted by Curran PR on Thursday, June 30th, 5:58 am

Georgia Eye Care Experts Warn Parents of 1,800⁰ F of Holiday Danger & Say Avoid Sparklers this Fourth of July Georgia Optometric Association Offers Tips to Celebrate the Holiday Safely

Sparklers are the leading cause of ER visits during the 4th of July

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Submitted by Judith Fouts

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 1:23pm

LearningRx Kennesaw sponsored Golden Soldiers 2nd Annual Big Day Out

Kennesaw, GA - June 28, 2011 – On Saturday, June 18th LearningRx Kennesaw was a platinum sponsor of The Golden Soldiers Big Day Out at the Acworth Sports Complex. Close to 600 people attended the second annual free event which provided fun and excitement for children with special needs and their families.

BIG DAY OUT was held at the Acworth Sports Complex adjacent to the Horizon special needs field. The parking lot was filled with carnival games, inflatables, music, jugglers, a vendor walk, and a surprise visit from Freddie the Falcon and the Atlanta Falcon’s Cheerleaders.

“We are delighted to once again support The Golden Soldiers BIG DAY OOUT”, said Kristen Thompson, owner and director of LearningRx Kennesaw.

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