2 arrested after Duluth bank robbery

Submitted by Eve Chen, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:37pm

DULUTH, Ga. -- Two suspects were taken into custody after a bank robbery in Duluth late Tuesday morning.

Gwinnett County Police Cpl. Jake Smith said officers responded to the robbery at the Wells Fargo on Old Norcross Road, between Interstate 85 and Breckinridge Boulevard at about 11:15 a.m.

Officers pursued the suspects' vehicle onto I-85 south and Pleasantdale Road, where the suspects then took off on foot.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Brian Lamkin said the two suspects, Anwand R. Jackson, 34, of Norcross and Herbert Hector, 36, of Atlanta were later arrested without incident.

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

Submitted by msleff on Tuesday, May 15th, 12:18 pm

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:

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Massage parlors face new restrictions

Submitted by The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 15th, 11:27 am

DULUTH, Ga. -- The city council in Duluth has approved an amendment aimed at tightening restrictions on massage parlors in the city.

The Gwinnett Daily Post reports the ordinance passed Monday limits the number of massage parlors allowed within the city and requires more stringent background checks for applicants and managers.

It also requires therapists at businesses to submit to fingerprinting at the request of city officials to verify their identity and state certification.

The new ordinance also increases the licensing fee for such businesses from $500 to $1,500.

City officials say they have concerns that some massage parlors have led to an increase in crime in Duluth.

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Nominate a great teacher for free Pollo Tropical for a year

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:25am

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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Local county recycles toilets, saves dollars

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:19am

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- "We beat them up with a hammer first," said Bill Hallman of Gwinnett County's Department of Water Resources. "And then we take and crush them down even further."

Just the thought will make anyone say "Woo!"

And that's just the beginning of the process when it comes to recycling toilets in Gwinnett County.

"Then we go in there and we pull out all the plastic in the seats," Hallman said.

The warehouse manager for the county's Department of Water Resources told 11Alive News the toilets are broken down into tons of of pieces of porcelain - then used for a little bit of everything from porcelain chips to brand new kitchen counter tops.

Hallman says everyone turns out a winner in the end.

"Recycling it, it's going to be used constructively, so everybody wins," said Hallman. "We're looking to save the county money. We're looking to make good usage of our water."

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:46am

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2012 Free Summer Activities for Kids in Atlanta

Submitted by Heather Clark, Act Together Ministries, Children's Charity Director

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:56am

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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