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Test drive the PTC Dragon Boats this weekend

Test drive the PTC Dragon Boats this weekend

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- The annual Peachtree City Dragon Boat Races and International Festival will return in the fall, but residents have the opportunity to get ready (and get excited) this weekend.

The Peachtree City Rotary Club is offering an open session for people who want to try out the Dragon Boats.

It will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. The event will also give residents, business owners and neighborhood groups a chance to form teams for the race, which will be held in September.

Learn more about the Dragon Boat Races at www.ptcdragonboats.org.

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$1.00 Off McDonalds Cherry Berry Chiller equals FREE in some areas

 

Here is a awesome coupon $1.00/1 coupon this is a great snack while you are on the go.   Now in some areas there is still the $1.00 price, meaning a FREE ONE !!! This is McDonald's new flavor and it's pretty good, I must say. Not sure how long McDonalds is going ot have this to printout, so print it out TODAY. 

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When does the school year end?

When does the school year end?

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- The last day of school is right around the corner for Fayette County students.

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Friday, May 25.

The last days of school in other metro Atlanta districts are staggered throughout the second half of May. They include:

Wednesday, May 16
Clarke County

Thursday, May 17
Hall County

Friday, May 18
Bartow County
Clayton County
Fulton County

Tuesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools
Barrow County

Wednesday, May 23
Carroll County
Gwinnett County
Newton County

Thursday, May 24
Cobb County
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County
Rockdale County

Extras needed for hit show 'Drop Dead Diva'

ATLANTA -- If you want your 15 minutes of fame, look no further. "Drop Dead Diva" is casting for extras in the metro Atlanta area. 

The show, which tapes in Peachtree City, is looking for "real law enforcement types" -- which they describe as people who have been in law enforcement or know how to carry themselves in uniform, -- college kids and members of the jury. 

According to their announcement, the casting agency welcomes anyone over 18. If selected, extras are paid $58 for eight hours and $80 for 10 hours of work. 

Those interested should send two to three recent photos, contact information, availability, age and size to diva4atl@gmail.com

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Monster Sunspot Coming Into Earth's Views

Monster Sunspot Coming Into Earth's Views

I found this article on Space.com and thought you would enjoy it!

An enormous sunspot group has taken shape on the surface of the sun, hinting that our star may soon start spouting off some powerful storms.

Bret Michaels coming to The Fred

Bret Michaels coming to The Fred

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Poison frontman Bret Michaels will perform at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater later this month.

Michaels has sold 25 million records during his career with Poison and recorded 15 Top 40 singles, including "Something to Believe In," "Nothing But a Good Time" and "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."

As a solo artist, Michaels has released two albums -- Songs of Life (2003) and the Americana-flavored Freedom of Sound (2005). He has also appeared on a number of television shows, including "Rock of Love" and the third season of "Celebrity Apprentice," which he won.

Tickets for Michaels' May 26 show at The Fred range in price from $45 to $65. Visit www.ticketalternative.com or The Fred's website to learn more.

15 counties must clean their air

15 counties must clean their air

ATLANTA -- Air Quality Awareness Week recently came to a close, and 15 metro Atlanta counties didn't quite make the clean air cut.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently changed its standards of attainment for ozone standards from .08 parts per billion to .075 parts.

The change means that 15 formerly compliant counties were re-designated at nonattainment for ground-level ozone: Bartow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding and Rockdale.

To clean up the air, residents can try carpooling to work or taking MARTA if possible; fewer cars on the roads means more breathable air for everyone in metro Atlanta.

Learn more about how to reduce emissions and cut down on ozone at www.cleanaircampaign.org.