Manuel's Tavern to go smoke-free

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Monday, April 1st, 6:59 am

ATLANTA -- The owner of Manuel's Tavern in Virginia-Highland fought hard in 2005 when state officials were considering a ban on indoor smoking at restaurants.

Now, the watering hole established in 1956 is opting to go smoke-free.

Manuel's owner Brian Maloof and other business owners initially feared business would suffer if smoking was banned.

"We opposed it," Maloof told WABE. "I was down there myself speaking out against it -- an individual business rights to make a decision on their own. And the legislature came to that decision."

But there has been a shift in public opinion, Maloof said. Business is suffering because of Manuel's smoking policy, he added.

"I know definitely in January of 2014, we'll be 100 percent smoke-free," he said.

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Beverly Hall, 34 others indicted in APS cheating scandal

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Saturday, March 30th, 2013, 12:53am

ATLANTA -- Former Atlanta Public School Superintendent Beverly Hall and 34 others face charges that include racketeering, theft by taking, influencing witnesses and making false statements.

The educators were indicted by a grand jury. The 90 page indictment was released late Friday afternoon. Hall's name is at the top of the list of defendants.

INDICTMENT SUMMARY | Read the details of APS indictments

The cheating scandal is one of the largest in the nation.

FULL INDICTMENT | Read official grand jury indictment

Overall charges in the indictment include racketerring, theft by taking, false statements and writings, influencing witnesses and false swearing.

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Grant Park residents question "homeplate" parking plan

Submitted by Jeff Hullinger, 11Alive Reporter

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 11:37pm

ATLANTA, Ga. -- We received an email from a Grant Park homeowner stating that she is impacted by the new Summerhill initiative aimed at preventing Braves fans from parking in surrounding neighborhoods and forcing them to park in paid lots.

She shouldn't be impacted.

But here is where it gets interesting -- Karen Futch owns a home in Grant Park -- we'll let her explain.

"Across the street is Summerhill, where we stand now is Grant Park- -Grant Park does not have to pay any kind of parking permits but I do because I'm across the street from Summerhill

Jeff Hullinger replied,"You're in Grant Park- -you don't have to pay!

Karen added, "That's correct!."

While Karen Futch of Grant Park was at work two days ago,a sign goes up in front of her Connally Street home, a few blocks from Turner Field. It proclaims parking rules for the new Braves season, thus, impacting Karen and her neighbors

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Fulton County Health and Human Services answers call to action to reduce health disparities

Submitted by AprilMajors on Thursday, March 28th, 9:43 am

ATLANTA -- April is National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme, “Health Equity Can’t Wait: Act Now in Your CommUNITY!”, is a call to action and unity for the nation to get involved and invested in reducing health disparities. Since 2009, Fulton County Health and Human Services has been providing integrated services to residents in an effort to address health disparities and assist them with living healthier lifestyles.

“Fulton County continues to address health disparities that affect some of our communities more than others,” states Patrice A. Harris, MD, Director of Fulton County Health Services. “Everyone has a stake in community health; we have to work together to find solutions.”

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Metro jobless rate drops to 8.3 percent

Submitted by Associated Press

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 7:55am

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate declined to 8.3 percent in Februray.

That's down from 8.7 percent in January and well under the jobless rate of 9.3 percent from February a year ago.

Fulton County's unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in February.

The new numbers were released early Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor.

Officials say the rate declined because the number of jobs increased and there were fewer new layoffs.

The number of jobs in metro Atlanta increased by 6,400, climbing to 2.37 million from 2.36 million in January.

Most of the growth was in professional and business services, and education and health care. Some seasonal jobs were lost in trade, transportation and warehousing.

The metro Atlanta unemployment data is not seasonally adjusted.

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Fulton County Health Services recognizes National Public Health Week

Submitted by AprilMajors on Wednesday, March 27th, 3:11 pm

FULTON COUNTY -- April 1 – 7, 2013 is National Public Health Week (NPHW). The Fulton County Health Services teams remind residents that the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness is dedicated to promoting, protecting and assuring the health and wellness of the people of Fulton County. During NPHW, residents are encouraged to join the effort to keep Fulton County healthy.

Since 1995, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has served as lead organizer for National Public Health Week. During the first full week of April each year, communities across the United States have observed NPHW as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the public’s health.

During National Public Health Week, APHA and Fulton County Health Services encourages residents of all ages and make a difference by actively:

Ensuring a Safe, Healthy Home for Your Family

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Fulton County Cooperative Extension offers training for planting vegetable garden

Submitted by AprilMajors on Wednesday, March 27th, 3:07 pm

Get ready to play in the dirt again! Fulton County Cooperative Extension will teach a “Vegetable Garden Made Easy” class to assist residents with their spring gardening. The free class is offered to county residents wanting to plant their own vegetable gardens. The class will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairburn Branch Library located at 60 Valley View Drive in Fairburn, GA 30213.

Join us to learn the fundamentals of planting a vegetable garden that yields beautiful crops. You will be taught the newest techniques for planning a garden, preparing the soil and much more to produce delicious, fresh vegetables at harvest time.

Class size is limited so please call 770-306-3138 or 404-762-4077 to reserve your space.

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