Free E-Book for Kids

Submitted by Valerie Hoff, 11Alive Reporter

Friday, March 7th, 2014, 2:28pm

An Atlanta Mom has published a book aimed at encouraging small children to follow simple rules like sharing, taking turns and behaving at school.

It's called The Be Good Fairy by Missy Wallen-Nichols. The first 100 11Alive Viewers who download the E-Book version of The Be Good Fairy will receive it free along with a free door hanger that alerts the Be Good Fairy that the child has had a good day.

To download the book, go to Noisetrade.com/MissyWallenNichols.

The hardback version of the book is available for $19.99 at TheBeGood Fairy.com

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Ga. Connections Academy accepting students for 2014-15 school year

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, 8:23am

Ga. Connections Academy accepting students for 2014-15 school year

(WXIA) -- A few seats are still available at Georgia Connections Academy for the 2014-15 school year.

Georgia Connections Academy is a virtual K-12 public school that allows students to learn at their own pace. It is fully accredited and open to all school-age Georgia children.

"We are enrolling 1,000 additional students across all grade levels for the coming academic year," lead principal Heather Robinson said in a release. "We have a waiting list as we open enrollment, so we encourage parents to get their applications in now."

Georgia Connections Academy will hold a number of information sessions across the state for parents who want to know more. Additional enrollment information is available at connectionsacademy.com/georgia-virtual-school.

Upcoming information sessions in the Atlanta area include:

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, March 3rd, 2014, 11:35am

Information sessions for Gwinnett Dual Language Immersion program

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Three elementary schools in Gwinnett County will begin offering a Dual Language Immersion program during the 2014-15 school year.

Annistown and Bethesda elementary schools will host English-Spanish programs, while Trip Elementary will have an English-French program.

The program's goal is to better equip students to work in an increasingly global business world, according to the school district.

"Our partners in the business community tell us that Georgia is becoming a destination for international companies, and they need a globally competitive workforce that possesses the world language skills and cultural understanding to be successful in this changing environment," Gwinnett County foreign languages director Jon Valentine said in a release.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 28th, 2014, 2:41pm

Weekend roadwork planned for I-85, Ga. 400, Connector

(WXIA) -- With a warm weekend on the horizon, the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to perform some much-needed roadwork throughout north Georgia.

Closures and delays can be expected on a number of major roads and highways.

"Plan ahead -- I can't say it enough," GDOT District Construction Engineer Shun Pringle said in a release. "If you plan ahead, you can avoid some potentially heavy delays."

Some notable roadwork includes:

Downtown Connector
Two right lanes of I-75/85 north near University Avenue will be closed for pavement work Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

I-285
Three lanes will be closed in both directions between West Paces Ferry and Roswell roads for sign replacements. All work will take place overnight -- from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014, 6:54pm

ATLANTA -- As the GHSA state basketball tournament heads for the semifinal round, there is a new edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Basketball Poll. The GACS boys continue to lead the way.

The Greater Atlanta Christian Boys are marching toward Macon and holding down the top spot, followed by Wheeler, Allatoona, North Gwinnett and Miller Grove.

Berkmar is 6, with Walton, Columbia, Pebblebrook, Stephenson, and Alexander completing the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 Poll is computer generated and produced exclusively for 11Alive News and 11Alive.Com by USA Today High School Sports

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Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014, 6:54pm

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Poll is ready for inspection. The McEachern girls hang on to the top spot as the GHSA state tournament heads for semifinal weekend.

McEachern and Southwest DeKalb are 1 and 2 again this week with Redan, Parkview, and Archer in the top 5.

North Forsyth, Tucker, Hillgrove,Wesleyan and Norcross round out the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 poll is computer generated and produced exclusively for 11Alive News and 11Alive.Com by USA Today High School Sports

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Submitted by Duffie Dixon, 11Alive Reporter

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014, 1:42pm

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Gwinnett County parents are sounding off about the school district's plan to add 30 minutes to each student's school day.

It's part of the effort to make up for the time lost during the snow storm two weeks ago.

Since the governor declared a state of emergency, school districts have the option of using a waiver and keeping the rest of the school schedule the way it is.

Most school districts took the waiver, but Gwinnett wants to make the days up before the end of the school year.

"We are committed to all 180 days of education," said Gwinnett County Schools Spokesman Jorge Quintana.

In addition to changing the last day of school, an extra 30 minutes will be added to each school day from March 3 to May 14.

It is up to individual schools on how they choose to use the time, but it must be spent doing some sort of academics.

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