Krispy Kreme welcomes spring with new donuts

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, March 19th, 2015, 6:33am

Krispy Kreme welcomes spring with new donuts

(WXIA) -- Spring is right around the corner, and local Krispy Kreme restaurants will roll out three new donuts to celebrate.

Between Mar. 23 and Apr. 5, Krispy Kreme customers can order:

Chick: A yeast Kreme-filled shell dipped in yellow icing, topped with granulated sugar, and hand-decorated like a baby chick

Egg: A yeast egg-shaped shell filled with chocolate Kreme and hand-decorated with colored icing

Chocolate-Iced with Spring Spinkles: A glazed ring dipped in chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles

Visit krispykreme.com to find your nearest location.

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Pike Nurseries Becomes an Employee-owned Company

Submitted by Atlanta News on Tuesday, March 17th, 7:39 pm

Pike Nurseries management is pleased to announce the company has combined with Armstrong Garden Centers, its sister corporation in California, to operate under an established Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The plan transfers ownership to Pike Nurseries and Armstrong Garden Centers employees through a defined contribution benefit program.

“The ESOP program allows us to reward our employees for their hard work and longevity with the company,” said Mike Kunce, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Pike Nurseries and Armstrong Garden Centers. “This structure not only enables management continuity, but also ensures the employees who have built and sustained Pike Nurseries and Armstrong Garden Centers play an integral part in the future success of the business.”

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, March 12th, 2015, 7:45am

Area unemployment rate climbs in January

(WXIA) -- Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate climbed to 6.2 percent in January.

That's up from December's 6.0 percent, but considerably lower than the 7.1 percent in January 2014.

DeKalb County's unemployment rate was 6.6 percent this January.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the rate increased because of the loss of about 35,100 jobs, mostly seasonal positions.

But the Atlanta area had the largest January-to-January job growth ever recorded, adding 104,400 jobs over the course of the year.

The metropolitan Atlanta area consists of 29 counties, including the recently added Morgan County.

Metro Gainesville had January's lowest jobless rate, at 5.2 percent. The Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest, at 8.3 percent.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, March 6th, 2015, 3:45pm

Several surface streets impacted by weekend roadwork

(WXIA) -- Interstate 20 will bear the brunt of this weekend's roadwork, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Drivers are asked to avoid nonessential travel on I-20, as road projects will require lane closures that will likely result in delays.

A number of surface streets will also be impacted by construction crews.

As always, all work is weather permitting. Get this weekend's forecast.

Cobb/Fulton counties: I-285
2 northbound lanes will be closed between Bolton and South Atlanta roads from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for concrete rehabilitation.

Coweta County: I-85
1 southbound lane will be closed at Sharpsburg-McCullum Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Monday for barrier wall installation.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, March 5th, 2015, 9:01am

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Sixteen of DeKalb County's 22 public high schools have been named to a statewide Advanced Placement honor roll.

The College Board's AP program gives high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses. At the end of the school year, the students are tested on their knowledge. AP exams earn scores of 1 through 5; receiving a 3, 4 or 5 could result in college credit.

"DeKalb students are succeeding in college-level learning," DeKalb County School District Superintendent Michael Thurmond said. "With more than 70 percent of our high schools on the AP honor roll, we are proud of the district's overall success. Our goal is to be 100 percent."

AP schools are honored in six categories:

AP Challenge Schools are schools with fewer than 900 students where AP exams are offered in four key areas -- English, math, science and social studies.
* DeKalb School of the Arts
* Elizabeth Andrews High School

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 27th, 2015, 3:45pm

Weekend roadwork: More sign and bridge work

(WXIA) -- Once again, drivers in the Atlanta area are asked to avoid non-essential travel on Interstate 285 this weekend.

Georgia Department of Transportation road crews will work on several stretches of roads and highways throughout the area Friday night through Monday morning. Many of the projects will require lane closures, which could result in delays.

As always, all work is weather permitting. See this weekend's forecast.

Scheduled projects include:

Coweta County
1 southbound lane of I-85 will be closed at Sharpsburg-McCullum Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Monday for barrier wall installation.

DeKalb County
2 northbound lanes of I-285 will be closed between Covington Highway and I-20 from 7:30 p.m. Saturday to 7:30 a.m. Sunday for sign structure work.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, February 25th, 2015, 2:53pm

Residents discuss improvements to Winters Chapel corridor

DUNWOODY, Ga. -- Nearly 200 people recently weighed in on proposed improvements to Winters Chapel Road.

The citizens and business owners attended a workshop at Winters Chapel United Methodist Church, where they studied maps and discussed ideas to make the cooridor safer.

Winters Chapel Road passes through Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners. Officials from both cities hope to see an increase in pedestrian safety and an enhanced appearance along the 2.5-mile stretch of road.

Engineering firm Pond & Company conducted a study that pinpointed the changes needed. The company will present its findings to the planning commissions of both cities when the study is complete.

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