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Potential Georgia LLS Man Of The Year 2012

Submitted by ConnTV on Thursday, April 5th, 2:30 pm

Watch as we speak with potential LLS Man Of The Year, James Beasley, about what it means to receive this honor and how we can help him with his cause.

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How To Save A Life

Submitted by ConnTV on Tuesday, April 3rd, 10:02 am

April is organ donation month. Learn how a man from Columbus, GA helped save a life though his donation. How can you get involved? Watch and find out!

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Help Fight Childhood Cancer

Submitted by ConnTV on Friday, March 16th, 5:54 am

Watch as we learn about childhood cancer and what we can do to help. Who is "Mighty Gus?" Watch and find out!

To donate please go to http://augustusthemighty.info/about-us/

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The Movie Business Plants Permanent Roots In ATL

Submitted by ConnTV on Thursday, March 15th, 5:17 am

Watch as we talk to Atlanta film producer Jason Sirotin about how he finally made it big in the movie business. What are Jason's favorite projects and why was Atlanta the ideal place for Sirotin to call home? Watch and find out!

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DEKALB | Rep. John Lewis to visit Fernbank Elem.

Submitted by Associated Press
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 8:32am
DEKALB | Rep. John Lewis to visit Fernbank Elem.

ATLANTA -- U.S. Rep John Lewis will visit a DeKalb County elementary school as part of its Black History Month activities.

The civil rights legend, who inspired 11Alive's Letters to Our Children special, is scheduled to attend a celebration Thursday at Fernbank Elementary in Atlanta.

The Democrat will be joined by DeKalb County schools superintendent Cheryl Atkinson as he speaks to third-, fourth- and fifth-grade classes about his experiences during the civil rights movement.

The event will begin at 11 a.m. in the school's gymnasium.

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Town hall meeting to address 2012 legislative session

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 3:24pm
Town hall meeting to address 2012 legislative session

CONYERS, Ga. -- The Rockdale County Legislative Delegation will hold a town hall meeting in early January to discuss the upcoming session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Attendees include:

* Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D-Lithonia)
* Rep. Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers)
* Sen. Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove)
* Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia)
* Sen. Ronald Ramsey (D-Decatur)
* Rep. Pam Stephenson (D-Decatur)

All Rockdale County residents are encouraged to attend this important meeting, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5.

It will be at the Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Drive in Conyers.

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US Rep. Wilson says she'll offer anti-hazing bill

Submitted by Associated Press
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011, 6:00pm
US Rep. Wilson says she'll offer anti-hazing bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson says she
plans to introduce a federal anti-hazing bill as soon as Congress
returns from its holiday break next month.

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The Miami Democrat says her proposal is designed to ensure no
one endures a beating like one leading to the death of Florida A&M
drum major Robert Champion last month. She announced her plans
Tuesday.

Police say Champion was punched and paddled in a hazing ritual
during the school's Marching 100 band trip to the annual Florida
Classic in Orlando.

Wilson says hazing is demeaning, dangerous and deadly and needs
to be stopped.

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