Saturday, May 19, 2012
Producers of the hit show will be in the Atlanta area to cast for the next season and local families can ask for her help.
America's Supernanny is casting families for the next season of the show and is sending producers to the North Fulton area to find them. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) reports that the hit parenting series contacted them looking to cast local families. This upcoming season’s producers are searching for families with unique circumstances and challenges to cast on America's Supernanny. The challenges parents may be struggling with could include disrespectful behavior; “tween” and teen issues; mean girls or bullying boys; and blended families where both sides are seeking help. Producers say the show's star, Deborah Tillman, has an extraordinary ability to identify and tackle the toughest issues facing America’s families…
Eating out this weekend? Here's the dish on some local restaurants.
From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, here are the results of some recent North Fulton area restaurant inspections. Code violations are included for scores below B. Campus Cafe 9770 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 3009 Date: May 15, Score: 98, Grade: A Doubletree Hotel 2925 Jordan Court, Alpharetta 30004 Date: May 11, Score: 99, Grade: A Egg Harbor Cafe 10270 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097 Date: May 11, Score: 94, Grade: A Golf Club Of Georgia - Kitchen 1 Golf Club Drive, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 14, Score: 87, Grade: B Golf Club Of Georgia - Main Bar 1 Golf Club Drive, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 14, Score: 99, Grade: A Golf Club Of Georgia - Men's Locker 1 Golf Club Drive, Alpharetta 30005 Date: May 14, …
Funnyman Sasha Baron Cohen is at it again, this time as a flashy, offensive Middle Eastern dictator who comes to the U.S.
From the guy who brought us Ali G and Borat comes a new character named General Aladeen - a ruthless dictator from a fictional country in North Africa who is part buffoon, horn dog and ruthless bloodthirsty ruler in "The Dictator." Through a ridiculous set of circumstances, that I will spare you the details because they are so contrived, Aladeen ends up in New York while his even sillier double is in charge of his country. There are plenty of cameo appearances from big stars to keep things interesting. As for the element of political satire we get a pretty heavy-handed lecture that borders on being a bit corny. The Dictator, like so many other characters by Cohen, is offensive but somehow there is a certain likeability to him. "The …
Join the fun this summer when Zoo Atlanta's ZooMobile visits Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System local libraries.
Zoo Atlanta’s ZooMobile will make summer stops at each branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System branches this summer, including Roswell Library. The events are part of a partnership designed to support the educational needs of children and the community during the libraries’ 2012 Summer Reading Program, Dream Big Read! What better way to do that than learning about amazing animals and their habitats? ZooMobile will swing through Roswell during June and again in July. The 45-minute programs include a trained educator who gives an exciting presentation using small live animals, hands-on teaching tools and entertaining educational activities. This will provide a life-enriching opportunity for the family that is not only educational …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Here are some free and almost free places to enjoy locally with your family.
School is almost out and this means that summer is finally here. Get out and enjoy the season with these great activities we have found in our area. Become one with nature for free or splash and cool off for a few bucks and then go enjoy a free frozen drink. It's definitely time for some summer fun. Here are five deals to help you enjoy yourselves this weekend, and beyond. 1. McDonalds in Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell and Johns Creek Deal: Use this coupon for $1 off of their new Cherry Berry Chillers. Some of the restaurants are promoting this new item for $1 so it could end up being free. Good Through: The coupon expires June 15. 2. Riverside Farmers Market at Roswell City Hall Deal: Stop by the first farmers market of the season, …
The public meeting takes place, Tuesday, May 22 in Roswell.
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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), in coordination with regional and corridor stakeholders, is undertaking the Georgia 400 Corridor Transit Initiative – Alternatives Analysis to consider a variety of alignment and transit technology options to improve regional mobility and accessibility in one of the region’s most important and heavily congested corridors. The Alternatives Analysis will assess the need for high-capacity transit connections between the Perimeter Center area near the interchange of I-285 and GA 400 in the City of Sandy Springs and McGinnis Ferry Road in northern Fulton County. To engage the public in the project and garner feedback, MARTA is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, from 6:…
Media reports say Hiltner was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, but no police officers were hurt.
UPDATED: Friday, May 18 9:56 p.m. - Jesse Hiltner lead Roswell Police on not one, but two car chases during the early morning of Friday, May 18. The first chase began when police tried to pull Hiltner over for a traffic stop off Holcomb Bridge Road on Old Dogwood Road, near Ga. 400. Police were able to catch him with the use of a stun gun, after he lead them on a chase through a local hotel parking lot and abandoned his vehicle to try to get away on foot, said the Atlanta Journal Constitution. But Hiltner wasn't ready to go to jail quietly. Despite begin handcuffed, he managed to get into the front seat of a patrol car and drive away. Police chased him into Norcross, where he wrecked near Peachtree Industrial and Jimmy Carter boulevards in…
Which local fro-yo spot did you say was the best in Roswell? Here are the results!
It's been around for ages, but in recent years frozen yogurt has become a super trendy treat. In Roswell alone, there are several options for fro-yo lovers. So we wondered, which is the local favorite? Here were your four choices: And the winner is...Menchie's! Taking the lead right away, the popular frozen yogurt chain took home 54 percent (38 votes). They were followed by Orange Leaf with 18 percent (13 votes) and Cloud 9 Frozen Yogurt & Cupcakes with 17 percent (12 votes). TCBY came in fourth with 10 percent (seven votes).
The store will kick off its summer season from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, May 19.
Menchie’s is hosting a guest appreciation celebration to thank loyal guests and kick-off the summer season at its Centennial Village store on Holcomb Bridge Road this weekend. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. Highlights of the event include: “We’re extremely grateful to be a part of the Roswell community,” said Debbi Keneely, owner of Menchie’s Centennial Village. “Our fans have already embraced us, and this guest appreciation celebration is a way for us to thank them, as well as invite new guests into our store to spread even more smiles.” Menchie’s makes guests smile by serving an unlimited mix of yogurt and toppings at a unique self-serve station with more than 100 rotating yogurt flavors from cake batter and …
The girls soccer team will play First Presbyterian Day School, Saturday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
Fellowship Christian School Paladins girls soccer team advance to the state finals after defeating Pace Academy Wednesday night in overtime. When regulation time of the game ended in a score of 1-1, that game went to overtime and ended with no further score. A penalty kick shootout crowned the Paladins the victors, 3-1. "There were plenty of cards handed out on both sides but most noticeably was the red card given to the FCS goalie with four minutes left in regulation after a close play," said team photographer, Lisa Webb. "FCS went on to stop three of the Pace penalty kicks with our back up goalie, Emily Sonnett. It was a very intense game to say the least." The team advances to play First Presbyterian Day School from Macon at home in …
