DeKalb spring sports registration opens

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015, 8:55am

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Registration for one adult and two youth sports in DeKalb County is now open.

Youth Soccer

Soccer is for children ages 4-14. The season includes eight games. Registration ranges in price from $45 to $85 per child and closes Monday, Feb. 16.

DeKalb County Interim CEO Lee May said the county's soccer program is designed to instill skill development, fitness and team training drills.

Adult Softball

DeKalb County offers both men's and co-ed softball leagues. The season begins in March and includes 10 regular games. Registration closes Monday, Feb. 23.

The cost is $420 per team. An additional $20 will be added for each non-DeKalb County resident.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, January 23rd, 2015, 3:30pm

Weekend roadwork: Sign structure and bridge repairs

(WXIA) -- Drivers in the Atlanta area are asked to avoid the southwest side of Interstate 285 this weekend, as construction crews will complete road projects in the area.

Weekend roadwork will take place on several other stretches of highway and interstate throughout metro Atlanta as well. The rainy weather may delay some projects.

Planned work includes:

Coweta County
* 1 northbound lane of I-85 will be closed between two miles north of Highway 34 and McCollum-Sharpsburg Road from 8 a.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for sweeping.

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Pike Nurseries to host free 'Houseplants for a Healthy 2015' class

Submitted by Atlanta News on Friday, January 23rd, 10:43 am

ATLANTA -- Not only do houseplants bring in much needed color during the bare winter months, but they also play an important health role by improving air quality! Research has revealed that certain common houseplants can actually create a cleaner environment by releasing oxygen and removing contaminants – like formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia – from a room’s air efficiently.

To help customers create a cleaner, greener and healthier home, Pike Nurseries is hosting a FREE “Houseplants for a Healthy 2015” customer class at all garden center locations onSaturday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m.

During the informational seminar, guests will learn about houseplant health benefits, popular plant options and proper care guidelines. With expert tips from Pike Nurseries, guests can keep their homes healthy and “green” all year-round!

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, January 22nd, 2015, 10:50am

Atlanta Police Department joins 'The First 48'

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department Homicide Unit will be featured on the new season of A&E documentary series "The First 48."

The television program follows detectives as they search for clues and interview witnesses in the first two days of a murder investigation. It has profiled police departments across the country, including DeKalb County.

"The First 48" crews filmed Atlanta's Homicide Unit members as they investigated and solved homicides throughout the city.

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Pike Nurseries shares 3 garden resolutions for healthy new year

Submitted by Atlanta News on Monday, January 19th, 7:48 am

ATLANTA -- The new year comes with many resolutions. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can actually be achieved from the ground up – in the garden!

To help gardeners of all levels welcome 2015 with more than just a bountiful harvest, Pike Nurseries offers the top three garden resolutions for a healthy, wholesome and nutritious New Year!

1. Improve Health with Houseplants

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, January 16th, 2015, 3:15pm

(WXIA) -- As 2015 rolls on, Georgia Department of Transportation crews will roll too -- to sites across metro Atlanta, where they will work on weekend road projects. (At least it will be sunny!)

This weekend, drivers are encouraged to avoid travel on the west side of Interstate 20 and the east side of I-285, if possible. Delays and lane closures are expected in both areas. All work is weather permitting.

Some of the scheduled projects include:

Cobb County
* 2 eastbound lanes of I-285 will be closed at I-75 Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for bridge joint repairs.

DeKalb/Fulton counties
* 3 northbound lanes of I-285 will be closed between I-20 and Ga. 400 from 7 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for sign structure work.

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Submitted by Julie Wolfe, 11Alive Reporter

Friday, January 16th, 2015, 6:46am

10 priciest Atlanta neighborhoods for rent

ATLANTA -- Apartments in Atlanta's Buckhead Village neighborhood are commanding the highest rents in the city for a two-bedroom apartment, according to apartment rental company ApartmentList.com.

The average rent price for a two-bedroom apartment in the Buckhead Village neighborhood in December was $1,890 a month, according to the San Francisco-based company.

The other areas of the city with the most expensive rents for a two-bedroom apartment, according to the company, are:

2. Inman Park - Average $1,830.

3. Midtown - Average 1,820.

4. Atlantic Station – Average $1,790.

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