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ATLANTA -- While gas prices have been going down, they're still high enough to hurt. 11Alive's morning team wants to help.

Each weekday through May 25, Commuter Dude is giving away a $100 gas card as a Random Act of Kindess.

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Local canoers aim for Olympic gold, follow fathers' steps

ATLANTA -- Two local canoers have gotten close to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team, and they're continuing a family tradition in the process.

Nowadays, Eric Hurd of Woodstock and Jeff Larimer of Marietta are Olympic hopefuls, a paddling duo in the whitewater slalom canoe. 

But when they were younger, they learned to paddle along the Chattahoochee River, under the tutelage of two one-time teammates: their fathers.

"The coolest part of it for me is seeing everything come full circle," Mike Hurd said.

The international success of the two sons began with the camaraderie of the two fathers, Mike Hurd and Mike Larimer.

Technically, you could say it began with a movie.

"I got into whitewater after watching the movie Deliverance," Mike Hurd said.

That movie, of course, was filmed in North Georgia. It made Mike Hurd want to canoe; not long after, Hurd met future U.S. teammate Mike Larimer.

Sanders Financial Management Chairman Emily Sanders Leads Panel at Atlanta Women’s Leadership Forum

Sanders Financial Management Chairman Emily Sanders Leads Panel at Atlanta Women’s Leadership Forum

Emily Sanders, Chairman and CEO of Sanders Financial Management, moderated a panel at the 14th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum, held May 4, 2012, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. Sanders, consistently ranked one of the top women in wealth management nationwide, led a discussion on “Developing Relationships That Support Entrepreneurial Success.”

The Women’s Leadership Forum is presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle, in partnership with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.

The experts on the panel included:

Nominate a great teacher for free Pollo Tropical for a year

Nominate a great teacher for free Pollo Tropical for a year

ATLANTA -- Two metro Atlanta teachers will soon have the opportunity to receive free food from Pollo Tropical for a year.

The Pollo Tropical Teachers of the Year movement rewards great local teachers for making a daily difference in the lives of students.

"Pollo Tropical and its Teachers of the Year campaign honors and rewards teachers and active schools, parents and students," Kim Miller, vice president of marketing and communications for Pollo Tropical, said in a statement. "We hope all of our customers join us in celebrating our teachers and enjoying a well-deserved reward."

One teacher each from Cobb and Gwinnett counties will earn the honor this year. To win, a teacher must be nominated by students and parents.

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Six Flags White Water opens this weekend

Six Flags White Water opens this weekend

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Six Flags White Water will open its gates for the summer on Saturday, May 19.

One of the new features for the 2012 season is Dive-In Movies, which offers families a chance to relax and watch the latest flicks in the Atlanta Ocean wave pool. The films will be screened on Thursday evenings from June 7 to July 26.

The other popular White Water attractions will be open all summer long as well.

"We are excited to open our gates here at Six Flags White Water," park president Melinda Ashcraft said in a statement. "The summer season has arrived, and what better way to beat the heat than to bring the entire family to splash around at the park."

Six Flags White Water operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The park is open daily from May 26 to August 12.

For more information, visit sixflags.com/whitewater.

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2012 Free Summer Activities for Kids in Atlanta

ATLANTA -- Here is a list of free summer activities for kids and families throughout the Atlanta area. There are plenty of free activities to keep your little ones busy: VBS, movies in the park, educational events, crafts, splash parks and more.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Many churches around Atlanta offer VBS free of charge. Some even include a free meal each day. Sign up fast because spots go quickly. The children will enjoy fun, games, and crafts while learning about Jesus. If any of these churches are charging for VBS, please let us know.

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