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Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

ATLANTA -- Several Monkey Joe's locations in Georgia will host an event to raise money for Tripp Halstead's family.

Jump for Tripp will be held all day on Sunday, May 19. Ten percent of sales will benefit the family of the 2 year old, who was hit by a falling tree branch at his daycare center last October.

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The Monkey Joe's venues in Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Morrow, Newnan, Roswell, Tucker and Warner Robins will participate in Jump for Tripp.

Visit monkeyjoes.com to learn more.

Skee Ball - A real sport in Atlanta

Skee Ball - A real sport in Atlanta

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Some people have fantasy football, some have bowling leagues -- and some have skee ball.

Skeelanta is a tight-knit group of very competitive skee ball players. They meet and compete at 120 Tavern & Music Hall in Marietta to talk trash, win trophies and generally have a great time.

Skeelanta is trying to expand. Its summer league starts next week.

Learn more and sign up at the Skeelanta Facebook page.

Six Flags customer service exceeds expectations

Six Flags customer service exceeds expectations

AUSTELL, Ga. -- Six Flags Over Georgia received its most positive guest feedback ever in 2012, the theme park announced Monday.

The park gathered guest data, including compliments and complaints, through both paper and online surveys.

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"While we have always been known for our safe and thrilling environment, we were excited about guests' reaction to our heightened focus on providing a unique and fun-filled day at the park," Six Flags Over Georgia president Dale Kaetzel said in a statement. "We will continue taking our offerings up another notch in 2013 and expect guests will be pleasantly surprised."

Atlanta-area residents win Publix Ga. Marathon

Atlanta-area residents win Publix Ga. Marathon

ATLANTA -- Sunday's Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon was an enormous success, with more than 16,000 racers running up and down the streets of Atlanta.

A local resident won first place in the marathon. Malcolm Campbell of Marietta earned a time of 2:26:11. He improved upon his time of 2:31:26 in the Atlanta Marathon last October, where he finished second.

"It was a tremendously challenging course," Campbell said after Sunday's race. "The weather was a huge help for the runners today."

Jill Horst of Rome won her second consecutive Publix Georgia Marathon women's first place with a time of 2:54:24.

Atlanta resident Andrew Heath placed first in the half marathon with a time of 1:09:55. Justyna Mudy of Rome won the women's half marathon at 1:18:50.

Cobb Summer Camps approaching registration

Cobb Summer Camps approaching registration

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- Registration will soon be open for Summer Camps in Cobb County. 

An official for Cobb County said camps this summer will cover a variety of interests, including arts and performance, recreation, tennis, golf, and therapeutics for those with special needs. Registration start dates and times vary across programs. A list is provided below.

Art Camps:

The Art Station - Big Shanty - March 14 - 9:30 a.m.

The Mable House Arts Center - March 12 - 9:30 a.m.

The Art Place - Mountain View - March 13 9:30 a.m.

Hyde and Seek - ARTventure Camp - March 13 9:30 a.m.

Art Performance Camps:

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre - March 26 - 9:30 a.m.

Recreation Center Day Camps:

Ron Anderson Recreation Center - April 15 - 6:00 p.m.

Fullers Recreation Center - April 16 - 6:00 p.m.

Fair Oaks Recreation Center - April 17 - 6:00 p.m.

Ward Recreation Center - April 18 - 6:00 p.m.

Tennis:

Monkey Joe's holding birthday celebration

Monkey Joe's holding birthday celebration

ATLANTA -- Monday is the birthday of Monkey Joe, namesake of the popular indoor bounce house venues.

To celebrate, Monkey Joe's is offering plenty of family fun, including reduced admission prices, all day.

On Feb. 18, entry into every Monkey Joe's location is only $5. The first 100 children at each facility will be treated to a free pizza party, and the first 75 children will be given birthday party goodie bags.

"Monkey Joe's birthday party provides us an opportunity to thank our loyal customers for their continued support of Monkey Joe's locations across the country," Monkey Joe's brand manager Sonny Crumpton said in a statement. "As a way to honor the families that visit Monkey Joe's time and again, we wanted to show our appreciation with discounted admission and special treats and events, which we believe both children and their parents will enjoy."

PAL youth track registration begins Monday

PAL youth track registration begins Monday

MARIETTA, Ga. -- The Marietta Police Department's Police Athletic League is gearing up for this year's youth track season.

Registration for the PAL Youth Track Club will be held Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Marietta High School

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The track club is open to boys and girls in grades 1 through 8. Practice will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Marietta High School.

For more information, call 770-794-5306.