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Local nonprofits gain grant to help domestic violence victims in Georgia

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 7:50pm

Local nonprofits gain grant to help domestic violence victims in Georgia

ATLANTA -- The Judicial Council of Georgia Domestic Violence Committee awarded a grant on Friday that will go towards the work of nine nonprofit organizations in and near Atlanta.

The grant of almost $1.7 billion will help bring legal services to around 4,500 people with low income around Georgia who have suffered from domestic violence and are working to bounce back. A spokeswoman for the Judicial Council reported that the funds are given each year to develop domestic violence training and legal services for victims.

According to the spokeswoman, not included are divorces, deportations and other matters which are not related with the victim's safety, along with economic security.

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Ron Hart Named to Barron’s 2013 “Top 100 Financial Advisors”

Submitted by Judith Fouts

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 5:42pm

Ron Hart Named to Barron’s 2013 “Top 100 Financial Advisors”

ATLANTA – Morgan Stanley announced today that Ron Hart, a Managing Director, Wealth Advisor in the Firm’s Atlanta office, has been named to Barron’s annual list of America’s Top 100 Financial Advisors.

The “Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are assets under management, revenue produced for the Firm and quality of service provided to clients. Investment performance is not an explicit criterion.

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Bank of America to hold homeowners assistance event

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:46pm

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Bank of America will be holding a Homeowner Assistance Event in Duluth for their local customers on Thursday.

BOA customers will receive face-to-face assistance from specialists who can help evaluate their financial situation and provide them with personally tailored assistance.

The event will be held at the Gwinnett Center, which is located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth.

Those interested in attending the event can register online at Bank of America: Homeowner Event --- or they can call 1-855-201-7426.

The event is being held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Appointments are available between 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m .

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JC Penney ousts CEO Ron Johnson

Submitted by Associated Press

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 7:37am

NEW YORK -- J.C. Penney is naming Mike Ullman as its new CEO.

He takes over for Ron Johnson, who is leaving the company.

Ullman was head of the Plano, Texas-based department store chain prior to Johnson's appointment to the top spot in an effort to halt the chain's sliding earnings.

Johnson came under pressure after his turnaround strategy failed to win over shoppers. His drastic changes included slashing the number of sales in favor of everyday low prices, bringing in hipper designer brands such as Betsy Johnson and remaking outdated stores.

J.C. Penney shares dropped 42 cents, or 2.7 percent, to $15.45 in after-hours trading.

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Belk to leave Gwinnett Place Mall

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Wednesday, March 20th, 9:50 am

DULUTH, Ga. -- Belk will leave Gwinnett Place Mall in August, reports the Gwinnett Daily Post.

The paper adds that it was in March 2012 that retail property giant Simon dropped Gwinnett Place as a client.

The Duluth mall, which opened in 1984, has long struggled to compete with Simon properties Sugarloaf Mills and Mall of Georgia, the paper said.

Jessica Graham, Belk's vice president of communications and community relations, said the store made the decision to leave "after carefully evaluating our business plans, competitive position and the financial performance of the store."

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Coke partners with Firehouse Subs for national contest

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Tuesday, March 5th, 10:31 am

ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola and Firehouse Subs are partnering for a national sweepstakes centered on stock car racing.

Coca-Cola is sponsoring the Coca-Cola Photo Finish sweepstakes at Firehouse Subs locations through Apr. 21.

During the contest, life-size cutouts of participating Coca-Cola Racing Family members will be placed in FIrehouse Subs locations. Firehouse Subs guests can snap a photo with the cutout and submit it to win. Guests can submit photos via text to cocacolaphotofinish.com, or entries can be mailed.

Participating drivers include Joey Logano, representing the Georgia and Gulf region; Greg Biffle, representing the West and Central region; Danica Patrick, representing the Florida region; Denny Hamlin, representing the South region; and Tony Stewart, representing the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Olive Garden promises cheaper food, more options

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 7:15pm

Olive Garden promises cheaper food, more options

(NBC) -- Fret not, Olive Garden lovers: The "endless" breadsticks aren't going away.

But new management has big changes in store for the casual dining chain, which touts family-style Italian food and has struggled with declining sales.

The chain's president, Dave George told investors on Tuesday the changes include creating a new logo and toning down its the "Old World Style," the Tuscan-style stonework and wooden archways that have been a signature part of Olive Garden restaurants since 2000.

"You're not going to see stainless steel showing up tomorrow in a Tuscan Farmhouse," George said, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

George, who became Olive Garden's president in January, said the look would be "more relevant." Olive Garden is part of the Orlando, Fla.-based Darden Restaurants chain that includes Red Lobster and LongHorn Steakhouse.

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