Knife-wielding robbery suspect arrested

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 8:13am

ATLANTA -- A quick-thinking robbery victim's actions led to the arrest of her attacker in Virginia-Highland Thursday morning.

The victim told police she was robbed shortly after midnight while sitting in her car on Los Angeles Avenue.

Atlanta Police Officer Kim Jones said the suspect approached the victim and demanded money. As she tried to grab some change, he pulled out a knife and cut her face.

The victim was able to drive away and flag down an Atlanta Police officer on nearby North Highland Avenue. Jones said the victim spotted her attacker walking down the street and pointed him out to the officer, who arrested him.

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Elmer Serrano. He was taken to the Fulton County Jail on a robbery charge.

The victim was treated for her minor cut by Grady EMS.

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Summer Playground Program to kick off Fulton Co. fun

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:52pm

Summer Playground Program to kick off Fulton Co. fun

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The Fulton County Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Program will begin June 3, and run through the summer until August 2.

Fulton County Parks and Recreation reported that kids can enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips. Most activities are for kids ages 6 - 12.

Also provided will be break time with breakfast and lunch, as camps run Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parents can enroll their children in weekly sessions, or for the entire four-week program. All programs are held in Fulton Co. recreation centers including Burdett, Cliftondale, Sandtown and Welcome All.

For more information, visit Parks and Recreation online.

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36th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival hits Piedmont Park

Submitted by Tiffini Gatlin, Editorial Director

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 8:00am

36th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival hits Piedmont Park

ATLANTA -- Piedmont Park, located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, is the perfect setting for the festival over Memorial Day Weekend: May 25-27. The historic site includes meadows, tennis courts, a swimming pool, gardens and a picturesque lake. It is conveniently located near numerous hotels and inns, and is within walking distance of some of the city’s best restaurants. MARTA, Atlanta’s rapid transit system, is just blocks away.

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Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 6:15pm

ATLANTA -- Heavy rain throughout much of metro Atlanta resulted in flooding Sunday morning.

11Alive meteorologist Allison Chinchar said certain areas in northeastern Georgia got between 4 and 6 inches of rain, including Forsyth, Hall and north Fulton counties.

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The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the Atlanta Road area of Flowery Branch should be avoided, as more than 6 inches of rain shut down the street between Spout Springs and Wade Orr roads. The city of Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

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Fulton County Commission approves F.R.E.S.H. grants

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, May 17th, 1:10 pm

Fulton County Commissioners approved $1,850,000 in 2013-2014 F.R.E.S.H. (Fulton Roundtable Expanded Services Headquarters) Grant funds for selected non-profit groups to carry out programs and direct services to children ages 0 to 21 from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The grant recipients were recommended by the F.R.E.S.H. Grant Community Advisory Boards. Commissioners approved the grant awards during the Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Recess Meeting.

The Community Advisory Boards reviewed applications, identified potential program sites and determined funding allocations. All applicants were required to address at least one of the following goals from the Board of Commissioners Health and Human Services Focus Areas, which included developing a network of integrated and effective health and human services that improve health outcomes and promote health equity; and enact policies that promote health equity and environmental justice.

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Riverside Farmers Market opens June 1

Submitted by AprilMajors on Friday, May 17th, 12:22 pm

The Riverside Farmers Market will open for its fourth season on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The popular market is operated by Fulton County Cooperative Extension.

The market will return to the same location, in the parking lot of Roswell City Hall located at 38 Hill Street. Hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through September. The market is open rain or shine.

The 2013 season promises to be the strongest yet for the Riverside Farmers Market, with more than 15 vendors. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, vendors will provide knife sharpening, honey, baked goods, eco-friendly clothing, as well as live performances by local musicians.

Market visitors can also get free advice from UGA Fulton County Cooperative Extension Agents and Master Gardeners on topics ranging from planting a garden, to radon detection to canning.

For more information, call (404) 613-7670 or (404) 332-2400.

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Fulton Co. Board names new Director of Registration & Elections

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 6:03pm

Fulton Co. Board names new Director of Registration & Elections

ATLANTA -- The Fulton County Board of Commissioners named Richard Barron as the new Director of Registration & Elections at their meeting on Wednesday.

Barron, an official for Fulton County reported, comes from Williamson County, Texas, where is served as Elections Administrator. There, he supervised 30 election cycles. Since 1999, Barron has put in work in several areas of the public and private sector with services related to elections.

Barron attended the University of Oregon, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by a Master of Arts degree at Antioch University.

"I am confident that Mr. Barron will serve the citizens of Fulton County with integrity and professionalism," Mary Carole Cooney, Chair of the Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections said.

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