Fulton Youth Commissioners to paint Springdale Place roof white to save energy and taxpayer dollars

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Thursday, April 25th, 10:05 am

ATLANTA -- Fulton County Youth Commissioners will visit Springdale Place Comprehensive Service Center for Homeless Women with Children on Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Youth Commissioners will take the lead in a project that will improve the Springdale Place building’s energy efficiency and save taxpayer dollars. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Youth Commissioners will grab paintbrushes and other tools to paint the building’s roof white, which is in line with the “Cool Roof” concept.

According to the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), Cool roofs can “save energy, cool urban heat islands, and help slow global warming.” The Youth Commissioners’ “White Roof Project” will increase building cost efficiency by reducing the roof’s heat levels.

The DOE reports the following benefits of installing a Cool Roof”:*

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Anchorman 2 takes over iconic Manuel's Tavern

Submitted by Doug Richards, 11Alive Reporter

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 9:33am

Anchorman 2 takes over iconic Manuel's Tavern

ATLANTA -- Manuel's Tavern shut down to the public Wednesday, yielding to a movie crew shooting Anchorman 2.

The sequel to the 70s-based movie bused in a couple of dozen extras, clad in comically dated clothes and hairstyles. Actor Paul Rudd was spotted entering the tavern's back door early Wednesday afternoon, along with David Koechner. A publicist for the movie said the shoot would conclude Wednesday.

Brian Maloof, general manager of Manuel's, wrote on the tavern's Facebook page "it
does feel odd. The setting of the movie is New York so all our Atlanta
pennants are down and have been replaced with NY teams."

Manuel's was opened in 1956 by Manuel Maloof, who went on to become DeKalb County CEO. The tavern is thick with dark wood and vintage decorations.

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Jobless rate drops to 7.9 percent

Submitted by Associated Press

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 8:09am

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate dropped to 7.9 percent in March, down four-tenths of a percentage point from 8.3 percent in February.

In Fulton County, the jobless rate was 8.5 percent in March.

State labor officials said Thursday the rate declined because of an increase in the number of jobs and fewer new layoffs.

Metro Athens had the state's lowest jobless rate at 5.9 percent.

The Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 10.4 percent.

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NerdWallet: Atlanta best place to start a business

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 4:02pm

NerdWallet: Atlanta best place to start a business

(ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE) -- Atlanta is the best place to start a business, according to NerdWallett Inc., which runs a financial planning website.

NerdWallet said of our Big Peach: "Atlanta earned an A- on Thumbtack's Survey of Small Business Friendliness. The city's population is educated, as 46 percent have a Bachelor's degree, and the cost of living is low, making Hotlanta a top notch city in which to start a business Nearby Georgia Tech supplies plenty of technology talent to the city, and Atlanta is a growing tech hub. The Metro Atlanta Chamber is a great resource for entrepreneurs, offering CEO Roundtables, networking luncheons and monthly workshops. The Small Business Development Center Network at the University of Georgia provides low-cost training and free consulting."

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A Boston medal for an Atlanta friend

Submitted by Jeff Hullinger, 11Alive Reporter

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 6:27am

ATLANTA -- Atlanta has always had a very vibrant running community.

However, over the last 40 years one man has been the Pied Piper of his own local version of Hamelin.

In 1973, Jeff Galloway finished fifth in the Boston Marathon. And on Monday night, he gathered about 100 friends and customers from Phidippides Atlanta, his running store in Ansley Mall, to run for Boston.

It was a night of meaning for those who live for running and love the symbol of their sport -- the Boston Marathon.

"I'm changing when all of a sudden a huge explosion and it was like a war zone," Dennis Murray said.

The war zone for the Johns Creek resident was the finish line. He just cleared the area long enough to collect his seventh Boston Marathon medal

"Sirens came and everything else, and I tried to find my wife in 45 minutes and it was panic city," he said.

Mike Wien and his friend Bishop Leatherbury were there too. They traveled to run and they did.

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City Council President holds College Prep series

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 4:25pm

City Council President holds College Prep series

ATLANTA -- Atlanta City Council President Caesar Mitchell will hold his 14th semi-annual College Prep Series on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - noon.

Atlanta Technical College is hosting.

Plus, the spring 2013 College Prep Series scores back session is Thursday, May 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 in the evening. It is set for Atlanta City Hall on Trinity Avenue.

A spokeswoman for President Mitchell said students can gain exposure to college entrance exams in asimulated testing environment, free of charge. Mitchell will administer the tests along with The Princeton Review. The PRA will be offered - a test that helps them see which test would be better for them, between the ACT or SAT.

In the following scores back session, exam scores will be reviewed. Speakers are set to speak to students, to help empower them to reach goals.

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Atlanta police plan "increased presence" at weekend events

Submitted by Blayne Alexander, 11Alive Reporter

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 10:25am

Atlanta police plan "increased presence" at weekend events

ATLANTA -- Starting Friday, Atlanta is gearing up for a number of major events, including the Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park and the Sweetwater 420 Festival at Candler Park.

With the country still on edge after Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon, Atlanta police are planning to have more officers around town to provide security for the events.

"There will be an increased presence on-duty and off-duty with officers at these events," said Atlanta Police Sgt. Greg Lyon. "In addition, I know we're making our K9 units available throughout the weekend to do multiple sweeps."

In addition to officer presence, law enforcement says there are things going on behind the scenes to keep events safe.

FBI Special Agent Stephen Emmett, a spokesman for the agency, said they have to investigate any potential threat, no matter how small.

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