U.S. 10K Classic

The 17th annual U.S. 10K Classic will be held on Labor Day morning, September 6, 2010. Approximately 11,000 runners, walkers, cyclists and inline skaters will compete one on of America's most challenging courses, raising awareness and funds for children's charities and the development of the World Children's Center.

PC's, Cameras Stolen, Rooms Trashed at Atlanta School

Stealing from kids. That's what this one is all about. Its heartless thieves, stripping the small broadcast room at Fickett Elementary School in Southwest Atlanta of its laptops and cameras.

Teacher: Today's Kids Verbal , But Not Conversational

Atlanta - Karen Bliss is in her 44th year of teaching little ones and she can't imagine doing anything else.

Atlanta Nonprofit Targets Mens Health

Men's Health & Wellness Center's Run4Dad

Open Arms of Blue Ridge-9/2

Enjoy a great night for a great cause at the 3rd Annual Casino Night & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 4th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at "Aska Farms on Aska Road."  It will be an evening of great food, fun, games and music, plus silent and live auction items.  Advance tickets are $25 each, or $30 at the door, and all proceeds benefit Open Arms of Blue Ridge Emergency Assessment Shelter for the Children of Fannin County.  The vision for Open Arms of Blue Ridge is short term placement for abused and neglected children. 

For more information, please visit: www.openarmsofblueridge.org/generalinfo.htm

Kennesaw State Students Want Fees Trimmed

Students at Kennesaw State University are trying to figure out why they're paying campus and activity fees for a 2-week spring or summer course that often matches what they pay for a full 4-month semester.

Prescription Drug Use on the Rise

Americans are using more prescription drugs than ever before. New data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of folks using five or more prescription drugs jumped 70 percent.