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Dec. 3 run-off election results

Submitted by Don Buckindail, Manager of Digital Content

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, 11:03pm

ATLANTA -- Run-off elections for Atlanta School Board, State Senate and Georgia House highlighted Tuesday's elections across the metro.

Here's the list of races and results:
(For results on a mobile device click here, or paste this url into a browser: http://on.11alive.com/1cTf6MI)

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Submitted by Jennifer Leslie, 11Alive Reporter

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, 1:18pm

ATLANTA -- The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority has run out of money for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), despite increased funding from the federal government.

FACAA has posted this notice on its website: "Funds for LIHEAP have been exhausted. No further appointments for applications can be provided until further notice."

Seniors began applying for as much as $350 in help in November. Monday was supposed to be the first application day for other residents who fall below the income cap.

Rep. John Lewis (D-Atlanta) issued a statement late Monday after receiving complaints from constituents who were turned away.

"Even though there have been automatic cuts to some federal spending programs that have dramatically affected many of my constituents in the 5th District, this program is not one of them," Rep. Lewis said.

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Submitted by Julie Wolfe, 11Alive Reporter

Monday, December 2nd, 2013, 8:13pm

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.

Anchorman 2 takes over iconic Manuel's Tavern

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 in April 2013. "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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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, November 30th, 2013, 8:23am

Atlanta unemployment jumps to 7.7 percent

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate climbed to 7.7 percent in October, up from 7.4 percent in September.

Fulton County's unemployment rate was 8.4 percent in October.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the reason for the increase is twofold: the number of layoffs increased, as did the number of unemployed residents.

Despite the unemployment numbers, metro Atlanta added roughly 2.4 million jobs in October, mostly in trade and transportation; education and health care; government; manufacturing; and financial services.

Metro Athens had Georgia's lowest unemployment rate in October, at 5.8 percent. The Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 10.9 percent.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013, 8:05am

(WXIA) -- From the mountains through the metro and down to LaGrange, snow flurries fluttered across north Georgia Wednesday morning.

11Alive received a number of snow pictures from viewers. Send yours to photos@11Alive.com or upload them to our photo gallery.

If you plan on traveling for Thanksgiving, be sure to check airport wait times and look out for flight delays before you leave the house.

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Fulton County Workforce Investment Act Board to meet Dec. 12

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Wednesday, November 27th, 5:30 am

The Fulton County Workforce Preparation and Employment System – Workforce Investment Act Board (FCWPES-WIA) will meet Thursday, Dec. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in Room 242 at the Adamsville Regional Health Center, 3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta.

The FCWPES-WIA Board oversees activities related to providing an environment that supports a skilled and trained workforce and to creating innovative programs that serve the changing needs of employers and the business community.

WIA helps Georgia move toward a comprehensive, customer-focused workforce investment system where Job Seeker and Employer customers alike can access a wide range of workforce-related tools and information needed to manage their work activities. Services are provided through a network of One-Stop Centers statewide.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013, 7:43am

Thieves drive truck into Urban Outfitters

ATLANTA -- Smash-and-grab burglars drove a truck into an Atlanta clothing store Tuesday morning.

The incident happened at around 4:30 a.m. at Urban Outfitters on Ponce de Leon Avenue.

Atlanta police said the suspects backed a white Ford truck into the store, but did not gain entry. Police confiscated the truck, which was left at the scene.

Investigators did not immediately know if any merchandise was stolen.

Smash-and-grab burglars drove a truck into an Atlanta clothing store Tuesday morning.

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