Chipotle may get rid of guacamole

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Wednesday, March 5th, 2:31 pm

DENVER -- Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is cautioning that factors beyond the company's control -- the weather in particular -- may prompt the removal of guacamole from its menu.

Denver-based Chipotle uses 97,000 pounds of avocados daily to make its guacamole to serve at its locations, including 22 in metro Atlanta.

The company noted higher prices of some ingredients could force the company to increase what it charges for its menu, or it could just do away with some portions of the menu.

"In the event of cost increases with respect to one or more of our raw ingredients, we may choose to temporarily suspend serving menu items, such as guacamole or one or more of our salsas, rather than paying the increased cost for the ingredients," the company says in its annual report.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, 8:23am

Ga. Connections Academy accepting students for 2014-15 school year

(WXIA) -- A few seats are still available at Georgia Connections Academy for the 2014-15 school year.

Georgia Connections Academy is a virtual K-12 public school that allows students to learn at their own pace. It is fully accredited and open to all school-age Georgia children.

"We are enrolling 1,000 additional students across all grade levels for the coming academic year," lead principal Heather Robinson said in a release. "We have a waiting list as we open enrollment, so we encourage parents to get their applications in now."

Georgia Connections Academy will hold a number of information sessions across the state for parents who want to know more. Additional enrollment information is available at connectionsacademy.com/georgia-virtual-school.

Upcoming information sessions in the Atlanta area include:

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 28th, 2014, 2:41pm

Weekend roadwork planned for I-85, Ga. 400, Connector

(WXIA) -- With a warm weekend on the horizon, the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to perform some much-needed roadwork throughout north Georgia.

Closures and delays can be expected on a number of major roads and highways.

"Plan ahead -- I can't say it enough," GDOT District Construction Engineer Shun Pringle said in a release. "If you plan ahead, you can avoid some potentially heavy delays."

Some notable roadwork includes:

Downtown Connector
Two right lanes of I-75/85 north near University Avenue will be closed for pavement work Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

I-285
Three lanes will be closed in both directions between West Paces Ferry and Roswell roads for sign replacements. All work will take place overnight -- from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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Submitted by Don Buckindail, Director of Digital Operations

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014, 11:49am

ATLANTA -- Zagat is serving up a list of 10 coffee shops in Atlanta where the guide says you'll get "a can't-miss cup."

While the list is called "Atlanta's 10 Hottest Coffee Shops," some businesses on the list are restaurants. Zagat says restaurants on the list deserve high marks for their coffee.

Zagat's top 10 list:
Hodgepodge Coffee
Octane Grant Park
Empire State South
Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar @ Ponce City Market
The General Muir
Café Intermezzo
Rev Coffee
Condesa Coffee
Sugar Shack

We asked 11Alive Viewers to nominate their favorites on the 11Alive Facebook page and we would add the most popular suggestions to our map.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014, 9:42am

7 DeKalb schools named AP Access and Support Schools

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Seven public high schools in DeKalb County were named 2014 AP Access and Support Schools by State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge.

An AP Access and Support School is a school where at least 30 percent of Advanced Placement exams are taken by students who identify as African-American and/or Hispanic. At least 30 percent of the exams taken at an AP Access and Support School earn passing scores of 3 or higher.

DeKalb County's schools on the list include:

* Chamblee Charter HS
* Cross Keys HS
* DeKalb Early College Academy
* DeKalb School of the Arts
* Druid Hills HS
* Southwest DeKalb HS
* Stone Mountain HS

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014, 9:24am

ATLANTA -- Celebrate the first day of March with a 5K and 1-mile race to benefit student-athletes at Druid Hills High School.

The Red Devil Dash will be held Saturday, Mar. 1 at Druid Hills Middle School. Race day registration opens at 7:45 a.m., while the runs will start at 9 a.m.

Pre-registration is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the 1-mile run. After Feb. 27, prices increase to $30 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-mile run. Proceeds from both races will benefit the Philip Hicks Memorial Sportsmanship Awards at Druid Hills High.

Learn more about the race at rungeorgia.com.

Druid Hills Middle School is located at 3100 Mount Olive Drive.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 21st, 2014, 8:09am

(WXIA) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has brought back its Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest for 2014.

This year's theme is Plug into Nature, emphasizing the importance of experiencing wildlife and plants firsthand.

All Georgia students in grades kindergarten through 5 are invited to enter the contest. The top 12 winners' posters will be displayed on the DNR's Flickr site and at the Go Fish Education Center in Perry during the first two weeks in May.

Contest entries are due Apr. 16. Three winners will be picked in four categories (kindergarten, grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grade 5).

Visit georgiawildlife.com for more information about the contest.

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