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Want to Be Atlanta's Biggest Loser?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, February 7th, 2011, 3:39pm

ATLANTA -- "Atlanta's Biggest Loser" is now accepting entries for contestants for the show's fifth edition.

Like its national cousin, this season of "Atlanta's Biggest Loser" is a couples' edition. Any kind of couple can apply -- siblings, parent/child, co-workers, friends and every pairing in between.

The deadline to apply is noon on Friday, Feb. 18 at www.atlbiggestloser.com.

"Atlanta's Biggest Loser" will officially begin on Monday, Mar. 7. Six teams of two will work with one of 11Alive's two fitness partners, D.R.E.A.M.

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Submitted by GA Lottery

Friday, February 4th, 2011, 1:53pm

http://www.mygroceryspy.com/ is a new online price-sleuthing service that enables families to save more money on groceries and other supermarket items. http://www.mygroceryspy.com/ has just launched to help Atlanta grocery shoppers instantly compare prices and make more informed decisions about where to find the Atlanta grocery savings each week.

Twice a week, http://www.mygroceryspy.com/ checks out the prices on 150 to 200 grocery products at four of the top chains in the metro area, including Publix, Kroger, WalMart and Ingles. http://www.mygrocerspy.com/ provides a price comparison chart and sorts the shopping list so the lowest prices are readily identified by store.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010, 10:17am

Cobb Teens Participate in WALK OFF for a Cause Fashion Show

ATLANTA -- The five Metro Atlanta Avenue shopping centers hosted a high school fashion show benefiting the United Way on Thursday, Dec.

Photos courtesy of Robb D. Cohen Photography & Design

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, December 20th, 2010, 5:49pm

'Shop with a [Cobb County High School Mascot]' Brings Good Cheer

COBB COUNTY, GA -- Several Cobb County high schools participated in shopping events for local children this holiday season.

Allatoona High School in Acworth held its annual "Shop with a Buccaneer" on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Acworth Target.

"Shop with a Hawk" (Hillgrove High School, Powder Springs)

"Shop with a Longhorn" (Kell High School, Marietta)

Principal Regina Montgomery, "Shop with an Indian" (McEachern High School, Powder Springs)

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010, 12:16pm

Take a "Pilgrimage" to Marietta's Historic Homes

MARIETTA, GA -- The 24th annual Marietta Pilgrimage Historic Home Tour will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5.

This holiday tradition offers a variety of treasures in the Northwest Marietta-Kennesaw Avenue Historic District.

The locations being spotlighted on the 2010 tour include:

Homes
* Archibald Howell Home (c. 1843)
* McClellan-Apple-Bullington House (c. 1904)
* Millwood-Luxemburger-Kinney House (c. 1904)
* Powell House (c. 1905)
* Mills House (c. 1907)
* Gordon-Padgett-Owens House (c. 1947)

Heritage Buildings
* Root House Museum (c. 1845)
* Brumby Hall & Gardens (c.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, November 29th, 2010, 12:53pm

MARIETTA, GA -- By all measures, crime in Marietta remains low. Nevertheless, any amount is unacceptable, and police and citizens need to work together to prevent all potential crime.

The holiday season -- a time when there is sometimes an uptick in crime against shoppers and the business community -- has begun.

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