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Hall County celebrates victims' rights

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, 10:20am
Hall County celebrates victims' rights

HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- Hall County will recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week this Apr. 19-25. The annual event honors crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.

Throughout April, Hall County officials will celebrate local agencies that support crime victims, such as Children's Center for Hope and Healing, New Hope Counseling, Family Connection, and Hall-Dawson Court Appointed Special Advocates.

"Hall County is incredibly fortunate to have these outstanding agencies which serve as valuable resources for crime victims," county solicitor Stephanie Woodard said in a statement. "By engaging these agencies, we are able to better serve all victims of crime and provide the necessary support they need to heal."

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Free short stack at IHOP for National Pancake Day

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015, 9:54am
Free short stack at IHOP for National Pancake Day

(WXIA) -- Tuesday is National Pancake Day, and all Atlanta-area IHOP locations are celebrating by offering free short stacks to customers who support Children's Miracle Network.

Every year, IHOP restaurants raise money for children's hospitals nationwide, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, on National Pancake Day. Diners have the option of making a donation in exchange for free buttermilk pancakes.

Reigning Miss Georgia Maggie Bridges stopped by the IHOP in Chamblee Tuesday morning, where she served breakfast and spoke with Children's Miracle Network Champion Sutton Burnett. Other local Miracle Children visited the IHOP restaurants in Peachtree City, Smyrna and Woodstock.

Visit ihoppancakeday.com to find a participating IHOP location near you.

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'Share a Moment of Love this Holiday' with a senior

Submitted by Curran PR on Monday, December 29th, 7:18 am

ATLANTA -- Georgia's nursing home leaders are inviting the public to stop by a local senior community during the holidays this year and spend time visiting with residents living in one of the state's many skilled nursing care centers and assisted living communities.

The Georgia Health Care Association's annual “Share a Moment of Love this Holiday” campaign, which helps people learn how the gift of time can be a wonderful present, is being celebrated until Sunday, Jan. 3.   

“We’re all so busy during the holiday season that sometimes it is easy to forget just how much it means to spend a moment with a special person,” said Jon Howell, president & CEO of the Georgia Health Care Association. “Chance are that we all know someone who does not need another 'thing', but the gift that would mean the most to them is a visit, a moment of love.”

“Giving the gift of time, along with a hug and smile, can mean the world to so many people,” Howell added.

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Animal shelter to serve Thanksgiving dinner to pets

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014, 9:32am
Animal shelter to serve Thanksgiving dinner to pets

HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- People aren't the only ones who will enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this week.

The Hall County Animal Shelter will serve a special meal to its pets. The animals will eat chicken and rice on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

"(The pets) usually only get dry kibble, and we thought they'd really enjoy something special," shelter volunteer coordinator Susan Allen said.

Members of the community are invited to help too.

"If you can donate $5 or if you can cook up a pot of chicken and rice yourself and deliver it to the shelter, we can make this happen," shelter program coordinator Cindy Langman said.

The Hall County Animal Shelter is located at 1688 Barber Road in Gainesville.

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Kroger raises $232K for Children's Miracle Network

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014, 9:23am
Kroger raises $232K for Children's Miracle Network

(WXIA) -- Kroger customers in metro Atlanta recently showed that they are a charitable bunch.

During the final two weeks in May, shoppers raised $232,000 for the Children's Miracle Network through the Miracle Balloons promotion.

For only $1, a customer could purchase a paper balloon to hang in a local Kroger. All proceeds from the fundraiser went directly to Children's Miracle Network hospitals and health networks, such as Children's Hospital of Georgia in Augusta and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

"Kroger customers consistently show their care for our communities by constantly going above and beyond with their charitable donations," Glynn Jenkins, spokesperson for Kroger's Atlanta division, said in a release. "Through their support of the Miracle Balloons program, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of children."

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Canton tops list of 10 Best Places in Ga.

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014, 8:02am
Canton tops list of 10 Best Places in Ga.

CANTON, Ga. -- Life is good in Canton. The Cherokee County city tops Movoto's recent list of the Best Places in Georgia.

The real estate blog examined all of Georgia's cities with a population of at least 10,000 before narrowing it down to 11 (nine of which are in metro Atlanta; two cities tied for 10th place). It used such statistics as amenities, cost of living, median household income, crime, tax and unemployment rates, and commute times to determine the ranking.

The top 10 include:

1. Canton
Perks: great community events, low unemployment rate (7.7 percent), low crime rate, low sales tax (6 percent), good weather

2. Peachtree City
Perks: high median household income ($92,647), low crime rate, multi-use paths!

3. Athens
Perks: proximity to the University of Georgia, low unemployment rate (8 percent), low average commute time (21 minutes), low student-teacher ratio (13 to 1)

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Eat at Chili's to help Tenn. tornado victims

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, May 2nd, 2014, 11:10am
Eat at Chili's to help Tenn. tornado victims

(WXIA) -- Several Southern states were slammed by severe weather earlier this week, including Lincoln County, Tenn., which experienced a devastating tornado.

Those who want to contribute to the community's rebuilding fund can now do so, simply by eating at Chili's.

On Sunday, May 4, more than 60 Chili's restaurants in Georgia and Tennessee will contribute 10 percent of the day's earnings to the Lincoln County Disaster Relief Fund.

Chili's diners can also make monetary donations by adding extra money to their check totals.

Visit chilis.com to find your nearest Chili's.

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