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Children of Conservation Offers Dinner & A Cause Cards Starting June 1

Submitted by Mandy Betts, Social Media Manager
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 5:18pm
Children of Conservation Offers Dinner & A Cause Cards Starting June 1

Children of Conservation is once again giving Atlanta residents the opportunity to save at some of the city’s top restaurants while also supporting an important cause. The non-profit organization known for providing an otherwise unavailable education to children of wildlife sanctuary workers in Africa is teaming up with over 85 local restaurants in all areas of Atlanta for its second annual Dinner & A Cause Card fundraiser.

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Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Sunday, April 15th, 2012, 11:47am
Chick-fil-A to host mother-son 'Date Knight'

ATLANTA -- All of the Chick-fil-A restaurants in metro Atlanta will host a special mother-son Date Knight on Saturday, Apr. 28.

The Date Knight format will be similar to that of the franchise's massively popular Daddy-Daughter Date Nights. It will give mothers and sons a special chance to enjoy some quality time together.

The event will have a medieval theme, hence the "Knight" part of its title.

"One of Chick-fil-A's goals is to promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone we come in contact with," Robin Lomax, Chick-fil-A area marketing director, said in a statement. "We understand the importance of mother-son relationships and want to encourage local moms to come to Chick-fil-A, enjoy their sons' company over a meal and have fun."

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DeKalb Kicks off National County Government Month

Submitted by DekalbBOC on Monday, April 9th, 7:32 am

 

DECATUR – DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis announces DeKalb County will join the National Association of Counties (NACo), along with counties across America, in celebrating National County Government Month (NCGM) this April. The month-long celebration aims to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of county government. The county’s theme this year is “Healthy Counties, Healthy Families: ONE Healthy DeKalb”.

Since 1991, NACo has encouraged counties across the country to actively promote county government programs and services. To commemorate NCGM, events geared toward citizens and employees will take place at venues around the county. 

Other NCGM events are as follows:

Wednesday, April 11, noon-1 p.m.

Lunch & Learn: Mind, Body & Spirit

Decatur Library

215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030

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PHOTOS | Kroger raises $375K for MDA

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Saturday, April 7th, 2012, 8:14am
Sabrina Hughes | Muscular Dystrophy Association

TUCKER, Ga. -- Thanks to customers' generosity, metro Atlanta Kroger stores were able to raise more than $375,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association this year.

"Kroger remains one of the largest supporters of MDA's efforts to provide much needed services and potentially lifesaving research to local families living with muscular dystrophy," Sabrina Hughes, regional director of MDA's Southeast division, said in a statement. "Kroger...

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Children of Conservation Announces "Eats & Beats" Event at Buckhead Theatre on May 7

Submitted by Mandy Betts, Social Media Manager
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 6:00am
Children of Conservation Announces "Eats & Beats" Event at Buckhead Theatre on May 7

 

On Monday, May 7, Children of Conservation will host Eats & Beats, a fundraising event featuring 25 of Atlanta’s top restaurants and four fantastic chef bands, to kick off the season for Dinner & A Cause Cards. Dinner & A Case Cards give guests a 20 percent discount at participating Atlanta restaurants for an entire month. 

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Do you know a community hero? Nominations end Friday, March 30th

Submitted by DekalbBOC on Monday, March 26th, 10:29 am
Do you know a community hero? Nominations end Friday, March 30th

 

DECATUR – The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2012 CEO’s Community Hero Awards is set for Friday, March 30. The event, presented by DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis and The Champion Newspaper, honors individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact in DeKalb County through volunteerism. Recipients will receive charitable contributions to help further their efforts in the county. Nomination forms are available online at www.dekalbcountyga.gov.

Nominations are being accepted for the following award categories: 

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DeKalb TV begins production of "DeKalb Salutes You"

Submitted by dctv on Wednesday, February 29th, 8:07 am

 

DeKalb County's Cable Television Station, DCTV Channel 23, will begin production again for the show DeKalb Salutes You. This program gives the County an opportunity to highlight people who are making a positive difference in DeKalb.  If you know someone who has worked tirelessly for this community and deserves a DeKalb County tribute, please submit a nomination form by clicking below.

DeKalb Salutes You Nomination Form

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