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Preparedness Key to Safety During Hurricane Season

Submitted by AprilMajors on Friday, May 31st, 2:04 pm

Imagine a hurricane making landfall on Georgia’s coastline, with winds 150 mph or greater causing terrible damage. The tropical cyclone spawns several tornadoes as it moves inland and heavy rains cause major flooding. High winds also persist resulting in uprooted trees and down power lines.

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Fernbank hosts Fish Face photo contest

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:37am

ATLANTA -- Fernbank Museum is holding a photo contest in honor of Under the Sea, the IMAX film that begins its run on May 25.

The Fish Face contest encourages children to make their best (or silliest!) "fish faces." Several great awards are at stake, including a prize pack from the museum store, tickets to Under the Sea and more.

Pictured should be sent to marketing@fernbankmuseum.org or posted to the museum's Facebook page. The contest closes on June 30.

Under the Sea explores the beauty and majesty of the world's oceans and the creatures that live in them. It journeys to several breathtaking locations, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Triangle island of Papua New Guinea. The movie will play through Sept. 5.

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Emory to host seminar on bipolar disorder

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 11:14am

Emory to host seminar on bipolar disorder

ATLANTA -- Emory University will host a seminar for people whose loved ones suffer from bipolar disorder.

The event will take place Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Emory's Briarcliff Campus. It is free and open to the public.

Panelists include Dr. Jeffrey Rakofsky, a psychiatrist with Emory's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Dr. Nadine Kaslow, an Emory psychologist and president-elect of the American Psychological Association; and Yvonne DeBellotte, mother of a child with bipolar disorder.

The discussion is sponsored by the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research and Emory's Mood and Anxieties Disorder Program.

The seminar will be held at 1256 Briarcliff Road, Building A, in the third floor auditorium.

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Improving your golf game could change a child's life

Submitted by Melissa Mack, 11Alive Producer

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 6:14am

Improving your golf game could change a child's life

ATLANTA -- You can help a child recover from abuse and neglect, just by playing a round of golf.

Camp Horizon, a non-profit organization, is holding a golf tournament to benefit children who are in foster care, recovering from abuse.

The Hope on the Horizon golf tournament takes place at the Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw Monday, Apr. 22 at 10 a.m. There is an entry fee of $125 per player, or $500 per foursome. Participants need to register by Apr. 8.

Organizers say the round of golf will make a big difference. Camp Horizon leaders say 40,000 children in Georgia are victims of abuse; every 13 minutes, a child is victimized. And children who are harmed are six times more likely to continue the cycle of abuse.

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City residents invited to Atlanta Fair 2013

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013, 3:55pm

City residents invited to Atlanta Fair 2013

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The City of Atlanta is inviting all residents to the Atlanta Fair 2013, beginning February, 28.

According to an event organizer, Vickie Crocitto, the fair serves as a carnival for all Atlanta communities.

Atlanta Fair 2013 will be held at Turner Field, at 688 Central Avenue, and will begin at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and at noon on weekends. Information on the Atlanta Fair website said new activities will be introduced in 2013, in addition to the giant Ferris wheels and past entertainment.

New rides will include the Flying Dutchman, Skywheel, while another new addition will be the Food Truck Bite at the Fair, where customers can vote for their favorite food truck on Wednesdays. There are talent shows lined up as well.

For general information on the fair, call (404) 913-3247, or visit the Atlanta Fair 2013 Facebook page.

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The Autism Gap: The fight for insurance

Submitted by Jaye Watson, 11Alive Reporter

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 2:39pm

ATLANTA -- Eight year old Ava Bullard is playing with her sisters, riding their bikes on their long country driveway. It is a simple act that defies those who said she would never talk, those who said she wouldn't function in the real world.

Ava was not a typical baby, or toddler.

Her mother Anna says, "You couldn't interact with her."

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Ava did not play with toys. Did not speak. Could not dress herself. Did not interact with her parents or sisters. Slept two hours a night. She was in her own world.

Anna says, "It's like she looked straight through me. She would just...it's like you weren't there, if you were in the room with her."

Anna Bullard took Ava from doctor to doctor for months. One doctor told the family Ava was 'just weird.'

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Gas South, community partners give gift of circus fun to 425 children

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 1:40pm

Gas South, community partners give gift of circus fun to 425 children

ATLANTA -- Gas South, along with some other community partners will take 425 kids with special needs and their families to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Circus.

As reported by a spokeswoman for Gas South, the company is teaming with the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association, the Georgia Municipal Association and Feld Entertainment to make the night of circus fun happen. The 425 children and families will get free admission to the circus, the DRAGONS and Magical Journey, as well as a private pre-show where the children can interact with the circus animals and performers on the arena floor.

The shows are set for February 15 at Philips Arena and February 22 at the Gwinnett Center. There will be special access for wheelchairs, along with other mobility devices as needed.

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