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The Ken Ford Foundation partners with Ray's Restaurants for "Strings on the River"

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:12pm
The Ken Ford Foundation partners with Ray's Restaurants for "Strings on the River"

Ray's on the River, known as one of Atlanta's premiere riverside dining destinations, is partnering with The Ken Ford Foundation (KFF), founded by internationally known musician, "King of Strings" entertainer, Ken Ford to host "Strings on the River" on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

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Atlanta Public Schools slash $47 million from budget

Submitted by Devin Fehely, 11Alive Reporter
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:46am
Atlanta Public Schools slash $47 million from budget

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Public School system voted to slash $47 million from next year's budget, eliminating nearly 500 jobs including teachers, custodians and school bus drivers.

The board's decision came after hours of public testimony -- much of it opposed to the deep cuts school officials insist are necessary to balance the budget.

The superintendent's budget plan calls for eliminating 230 teachers, 90 custodians and 14 bus drivers.

A spokesman for the school system says they plan to replace the janitorial staff with contractors. The move is expected to save the district an estimated $3 million annually.

Additional cost-cutting measures include no raises this year for school system employees and two furlough days.

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Mayor Reed pressured to endorse same sex marriage

Submitted by Paul Crawley, 11Alive Reporter
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 6:16pm

ATLANTA - Three years ago State Senator Kasim Reed and Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood practically stumbled over each other courting the city's sizeable gay and lesbian vote in the mayor's race.

Reed ended up winning a squeaker by just over 700 votes.

Most observers believe he and Norwood split the LGBT vote.

But now some in that vocal and politically active community are threatening to vote against Mayor Reed next year if he doesn't follow President Obama's recent example and personally endorse same sex marriage.

"His refusal to come out and endorse same sex marriage in line with President Obama's endorsement of same sex marriage equality overshadows a lot of the great things that the mayor has done," LGBT activist Charlie Stadtlander told 11 Alive News on Monday.

Stadtlander has started a Facebook page to put pressure on the mayor.

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When does the school year end?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:32pm
When does the school year end?

ATLANTA -- The last day of school is right around the corner for Atlanta students.

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Tuesday, May 22.

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
Barrow County

Wednesday, May 23
Carroll County
Gwinnett County
Newton County

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

Friday, May 25
Buford City Schools
Cherokee County
Coweta County
Douglas County
Fayette County
Floyd County
Forsyth County
Henry County
Marietta City Schools
Paulding County

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6-year-old lands rare unassisted triple play

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 7:11pm

ATLANTA (WXIA) - Atlanta's next great sports star is now in kindergarten. Six-year-old Ross Bernath made an unassisted triple play during a recent game at Atlanta's Chastain Park.

That's right, Ross Bernath made an unassisted triple play. As to how rare that is, in the history of Major League Baseball, only 15 unassisted triple plays have ever been recorded, dating back to 1909.

Ross caught a pop fly for the first out, stepped on third base to put out the runner there for the second one, and tagged out another runner who was trying to advance for the third out.

The video of the play made the top ten plays shown on ESPN Thursday morning, and has gone viral on YouTube.

11Alive's Jerry Carnes got to sit down with Ross at Chastain Park Thursday evening.

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Michael Parson waives extradition, heading back to Ga.

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 2:13pm

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (WXIA) -- A man accused of shooting his wife outside their Sandy Springs apartment on April 20 has waived extradition from Texas, where he fled.

Officials say Michael Parson will be transferred back to Fulton County.

Parson has been charged with shooting Atlanta attorney Adina Parson eight times outside their apartment in Sandy Springs. Michael Parson's charges include aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and giving false statements.

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