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Silverbacks make commitment to community

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 7:59am
Silverbacks make commitment to community

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Silverbacks have developed a new community-centered organizational focus, the soccer club announced Monday.

This "Think Community" initiative involves the team's fans. The Silverbacks turned to Facebook and Twitter, asking how metro Atlanta residents want the club to be involved in local issues and causes.

"As an organization, we want to continue growing and developing, but we want to achieve that with the community at our side," Silverbacks owner Boris Jerkunica said. "By giving the people within our community a voice, we can better understand how to work together to fulfill each others' goals."

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Powerball jackpot rises to $250 million

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery
Monday, February 6th, 2012, 11:57am
Powerball jackpot rises to $250 million

ATLANTA – Powerball has soared to staggering heights. Wednesday’s jackpot has jumped to $250 million after no one matched all the winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing.

One Georgia Lottery player won $10,000 in Saturday’s drawing. The lucky ticket was purchased in Pooler.

The Powerball jackpot has been growing since Dec. 28 and has rolled 12 times.

 Powerball offers two payment options: the $250 million jackpot prize paid over 29 years in 30 graduated payments, or the cash option, which is approximately $156 million.

 Powerball tickets are $2 per play.

 As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Powerball will benefit education in the state of Georgia.

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Tune into DCTV for all things Dekalb

Submitted by dctv on Monday, January 23rd, 2:34 pm

What's on TV?  Be sure to catch the stories and reports about your community on the only station dedicated to bringing you news, services and events uniquely focused on DeKalb County.

DCTV Channel 23 is available to all Comcast Cable Subscribers in DeKalb County.  Be sure to check back for scheduling changes as we are currently adding new shows to our programming of DeKalb's news and events.  View the current schedule.

DeKalb County's Cable Television Station, DCTV Channel 23, will begin production again for the show DeKalb Salutes You.

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Nominate your favorite do-gooder for the 11Alive Community Service Awards

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Saturday, December 31st, 2011, 11:58am
Nominate your favorite do-gooder for the 11Alive Community Service Awards

ATLANTA -- Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for the hard work that he or she does to make metro Atlanta a better place?

Nominate your favorite philanthropist for the 2012 11Alive Community Service Awards.

For the last 37 years, the 11Alive Community Service Awards have honored some of the most caring, giving, selfless members of the community. A total of 11 people are recognized every year during a televised dinner and awards ceremony.

Each recipient receives $1,000 for the charity of his or her choice.

To nominate someone, visit the 11Alive Community Service Awards website to get all the information. Nominations are due no later than Monday, Jan. 9.

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Merry Christmas from Gov. Deal

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Saturday, December 24th, 2011, 11:11am
Merry Christmas from Gov. Deal

ATLANTA -- Governor Nathan Deal issued a special holiday greeting for Georgia residents on Friday.

As Christmas nears, I wanted to wish every Georgian a merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.

Christmas has a special way of reminding us what is really important: our faith in God, family and the well-being of our fellow man.

But Christmas is not limited to a single season or date on a calendar. These feelings of peace and love are always with us throughout our lives. For many, Christmas serves as a rejuvenation of these values and ideals.

After the gifts are all unwrapped and the candles begin to dim, our spirits will once again be enriched and fully restored.

As we reflect on all we have been able to accomplish this past year, we will cary this rejuvenated spirit to achieve all the goals that we have set for the coming years.

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Jubilant jackpots: Mega Millions $173M, Powerball $125M

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011, 1:09pm
Jubilant jackpots: Mega Millions $173M, Powerball $125M

 

ATLANTA – As the holidays near and sugar plum fairies jig, massive jackpots from Mega Millions and Powerball will add to this weekend’s magical moments.

Friday’s $173 million Mega Millions jackpot is especially green, while Saturday’s $125 million Powerball jackpot is merry and bright.

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced four $10,000 winners with tickets purchased in Midland, Columbus, Marietta and Warner Robins. One player, Eddie Hall of Leesburg, won $250,000 in Tuesday’s drawing with his ticket purchased at Lee Pub, 1561 U.S. Highway 195, Leesburg.

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown since Nov. 4, rolling 14 times. Powerball has rolled nine times since Nov. 23.

It only takes $1 to play Mega Millions and Powerball for a chance to unwrap an enchanted jubilee. Players can multiply prizes with the Megaplier and Power Play options for an additional $1 per play.

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Salvation Army donations dramatically down

Submitted by Marc Richardson, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, 12:32pm
Salvation Army donations dramatically down

ATLANTA --  This is the time of year we're used to seeing Salvation Army volunteers ringing their bells and accepting donations. This holiday season, however, their red kettles are turning up low.

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