Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:33pm

Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

ATLANTA -- Pike Nurseries are holding a customer appreciation event at all locations on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To honor their local customers, Pike is hosting the event for free, which includes food, activities and prizes. To win prizes, scratch-off cards will be given to the first customers at each location. Pike will also offer a 20 percent discount on some products in the nurseries.

From 11:00 - 1:00 that day, Pike will grill hot dogs for customers to enjoy, free of charge.

In addition to the scratch-off cards, there will be a chance to win a one-night stay at Barnsley Gardens, and a VIP Package to a Braves game.

For more information, including a list of Pike locations, visit Pike Nurseries online.

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Piece of Berlin Wall to be auctioned

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:47am

SUWANEE, Ga. -- A section of the Berlin Wall currently stands in front of Suwanee City Hall. It will soon be sold to the highest bidder.

The city said the piece of wall is 13 feet tall and weighs 8,000 pounds. It features graffiti depicting people, a building and an American flag.

"We're thrilled to be able to exhibit this section of the Berlin Wall," Suwanee Economic and Community Development director Denise Brinson said in a statement. "It's a cool way to bring an important piece of art and history to area residents. This display fits in well with Suwanee's goal of making art accessible."

The piece of wall will be auctioned Saturday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. Visit suwanee.com for more information.

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Buying a home may take more than money

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 6:53pm

ATLANTA -- Homes sold before they hit the market. Bidding wars for houses. It's a sign the housing market is improving in metro Atlanta, and that winning the home of your dreams may take more than money.

"Things were going so fast that it was tough to catch up and find something we really wanted," said Lisa Taylor, relieved to have finally closed on home in Suwanee.

Lisa and her husband Adam say they knew they wanted the home the second they saw it. They called their real estate agent, Susan Eshback, asking to see it that night.

"And I was like, no. We need to see it in an hour," Eshback recalled.

Good thing they did. By the end of the day, the seller, Julie Osteig says she had three offers.

"We never put a for sale sign in the yard, never had the lock box yet, it was that quick," said Osteig.

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School is (almost!) out in Gwinnett County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:44am

School is (almost!) out in Gwinnett County

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The last day of school is fast approaching in metro Atlanta, with some districts dismissing as early as this week.

For Gwinnett County Schools, the last day is Wednesday, May 22.

Other last days of school in the Atlanta area include:

Thursday, May 16
Barrow County

Friday, May 17
Clarke County

Wednesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools (traditional)
Cherokee County

Thursday, May 23
Clayton County
Cobb County
Decatur City
DeKalb County
Fulton County
Rockdale County

Friday, May 24
Bartow County
Buford City
Carroll County
Coweta County
Fayette County
Floyd County
Forsyth County
Griffin-Spalding County
Marietta City
Newton County
Paulding County

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USAToday Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacosse Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 9:20pm

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll is here. With the state playoffs underway,the name on the top remains the same.

The Milton girls are soaring above everyone else this week with Walton, Lassiter, Centennial, and Westminster in the Top 5.

Mill Creek, Alpharetta, West Forsyth, Kell, and Chattahoochee round out the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today for 11Alive News.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:21am

ATLANTA -- The latest installment of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is ready for inspection. A familiar face is at the top of the countdown again this week.

Loganville leads the way this week, with Milton, Gainesville, Blessed Trinity and East Coweta in the top 5.

McEachern is next , with Walton, East Paulding, Marietta and Parkview completing the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 Polls are computer generated and and produced by USA Today exclusively for 11Alive and 11Alive.com.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Lacrosse Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:21am

ATLANTA -- The new USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Lacrosse Poll is here, just in time for state playoffs. The defending state champions are chasing the "Men Of Troy" in the latest countdown.

The Lassiter Trojans lead the boys list, with Milton second. Decatur, Centennial and Northview make up the top 5.

Westminster, Lambert, Chattahoochee, Walton and Lovett complete the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today for 11Alive and 11Alive.com.

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