58 Georgia educators earn "Master Teacher" certification

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 12:34pm

58 Georgia educators earn "Master Teacher" certification

ATLANTA -- Governor Nathan Deal announced on Tuesday that 58 educators of Georgia schools have earned the "Master Teacher" certification.

The certification is based on how each teacher demonstrated excellence in student achievement and growth across the 2013 academic year, reported a spokesperson from the Governor's office.

The "Master Teacher" program began in 2005 with the help of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. A Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) measured classroom performance and academic growth, along with the teachers' professional practice.

The "Master Teacher" certification lasts seven years, and as long as they qualify, teachers can renew their certificates.

Kelly Henson, Executive Secretary for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission said, "The 2013 Master Teachers join a group of Georgia's highly skilled and dedicated educators who share a passion for teaching and student learning."

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Atlanta chef Ford Fry hosts fifth annual JCT. Kitchen Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival

Submitted by Brooks McAlister, Social Media Manager

Saturday, June 15th, 2013, 12:21pm

ATLANTA (June 14, 2013) – Join Chef Ford Fry as he hosts the fifth annual JCT. Kitchen Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival on Sunday, July 21 from 1-5 p.m. This year, more than 40 of the South’s top chefs along with 15 skilled mixologists and over 30 farmers are teaming up to create the tastiest tomato concoctions and to help raise money for Georgia Organics.

“Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival is absolutely one of my favorite events,” says Ford Fry, owner/chef of JCT. Kitchen & Bar, No. 246 and The Optimist. “I love seeing the creativity of all the participants and I’m looking forward to seeing what this year’s crop of talent comes up with,” he adds.

Tickets are now on sale for $55 per person and $50 for Georgia Organics members and can be purchased online through Xorbia. Starting Monday, July 1, all ticket prices will increase to $70 per person. A total of 1,400 tickets are available for attendees. Last year’s festival brought in close to $26,000 for Georgia Organics.

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Local nonprofits gain grant to help domestic violence victims in Georgia

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 7:50pm

Local nonprofits gain grant to help domestic violence victims in Georgia

ATLANTA -- The Judicial Council of Georgia Domestic Violence Committee awarded a grant on Friday that will go towards the work of nine nonprofit organizations in and near Atlanta.

The grant of almost $1.7 billion will help bring legal services to around 4,500 people with low income around Georgia who have suffered from domestic violence and are working to bounce back. A spokeswoman for the Judicial Council reported that the funds are given each year to develop domestic violence training and legal services for victims.

According to the spokeswoman, not included are divorces, deportations and other matters which are not related with the victim's safety, along with economic security.

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Fulton County Workforce Investment Board changes time for June 27 quarterly meeting

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, June 14th, 4:04 pm

The Fulton County Workforce Preparation and Employment System – Workforce Investment Act Board (FCWPES-WIA) has moved its Thursday, June 27, 2013, meeting time from10:00 A.M. to 11:00 a.m. to accommodate a Board Special Development meeting to discuss changes to the By-laws required by the Governor’s Office and discuss potential new board members. The Board’s Special Development meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. in Room 242 of the Adamsville Regional Health Center at 3700 Martin Luther King Jr., Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting will address recommendations for Officers of the FCWPES Board of Directors for Program Year 2013 -14.

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.

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Learn to boost credit scores, purchase homes in Fulton County

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 3:25pm

Learn to boost credit scores, purchase homes in Fulton County

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Housing and Community Development will hold an information session for future and potential homeowners of Fulton County.

The information presented at the upcoming meeting, according to a Fulton County spokeswoman, will provide citizens with information on ways they can improve their credit scores, which will help them to become homeowners.

The workshop is set for Tuesday, June 25 at the East Point Library, and will run from 6:30 - 7:30 that evening.

For more information, contact (404) 613-7944.

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5K to encourage healthy lifestyles

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 11:38am

UNION CITY, Ga. -- The South Fulton Family Fun 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, June 22 in Union City.

This event encourages Fulton County families to incorporate healthy habits into their everyday routines, including walking and running.

The race will begin at 8 a.m. at Ronald Bridges Park. Registration is $20 in advance or $25 on race day. A portion of proceeds will go toward prostate cancer research.

Visit warforwellness.net for more information.

Ronald Bridges Park is located at 5285 Lakeside Drive.

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Fulton County presents home rehab for seniors only

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Tuesday, June 11th, 11:42 am

FAIRBURN, Ga. -- Fulton County seniors can learn more about Housing Rehabilitation issues during a Tuesday, June 11, 2013, Information Session at New Beginnings Senior Center.

The session begins at 12:45 p.m. and concludes at 1:45 p.m. New Beginnings is located at 66 Brooks Street in Fairburn.

The one hour program will provide information on Home Repairs. The information session is sponsored by the Fulton County Office of Housing and Community Developments, a division of the Department of Housing and Human Services.

Citizens in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability including communications in an alternative format should contact Deborah Porcher in the Department of Housing and Human Services at (404) 613-7944. For Georgia Relay Access, dial 711.

For more information about upcoming information sessions, call 404-613-7944.

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