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Chipotle offers BOGO special for teachers

Chipotle offers BOGO special for teachers

ATLANTA -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day by offering buy-one-get-one menu items for educators.

On Tuesday, May 7, a teacher who shows a valid school ID at any U.S. Chipotle restaurant will receive a free burrito, burrito bowl, salad or order of tacos when they buy another menu item.

The promotion is available from 4 p.m. to close.

"We are changing the way people think about and eat fast food. This means going beyond our commitment to better food from more sustainable ingredients and working hard to engrain our restaurants in the communities that they serve," Chipotle communications director Chris Arnold said in a statement. "Connecting with educators and other key community groups is part of who we are, and we're always happy when our work makes an impact upon the communities where we operate."

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All Georgia patrols to crack down on drunk driving, speeding

All Georgia patrols to crack down on drunk driving, speeding

(WXIA) -- Summer 2013, as reported by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, makes ten years in a row that police are bumping up the number of patrols throughout Georgia - to crack down on dangerous driving. 

Katie Fallon, spokeswoman for the GOHS said the boost in patrol is part of the 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. (Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic) campaign. It is a strategy in which all jurisdictions of highway safety enforcement work to reduce aggressive, high-speed travel and driving under the influence. During the summer months, accidents happen from these two bad driving habits. 

"Temperatures won't be the only thing making the heat rise this summer," Director Harris Blackwood said. "From drunk drivers to aggressive speeders, all unsafe motorists will be feeling the H.E.A.T."

Roswell teen scores role in Jackie Robinson biopic, "42"

ROSWELL, Ga. -- It is slated to be one of the biggest movie hits of the year.

42 is the story of Jackie Robinson and his remarkable life 66 years ago when he became the first African-American to break the so-called "color line" of Major League Baseball.

And 13-year-old Henry Friedman from Roswell has made a name for himself in the movie.

The Friedman family has lived in Atlanta for generations.

You might best know the last name from the world famous Friedman's shoe store downtown that has catered to athletes from all over the planet.

Grandfather Friedman sold the store in the 1950's but the name has remained.

Now in 2013,  there is another famous Friedman making his mark here.

"When I was little, my grandparents' house I would get my brother and cousin and we would put up magic shows," Henry said.

USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Lacrosse Poll

ATLANTA -- The new USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Lacrosse Poll is here, just in time for the state playoffs. There are changes throughout this week's countdown, with the biggest change coming at the top.

Lassiter is the new number one team, bouncing defending state champion Milton to the number 2 spot. Decatur, Centennial and Northview make up the top 5.

Westminster, Lambert, Chattahoochee, Lovett and Walton round out the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced by USA Today exclusively for 11Alive News and 11Alive.com.

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Fulton Co. to “Unleash the Power of Age” as Older Americans Month begins

Fulton Co. to “Unleash the Power of Age” as Older Americans Month begins

One senior volunteer to be honored for serving 2,500 hours of service

Fulton County kicked off Older Americans month Wednesday, May 1, 2013, along with the rest of the nation to celebrate the value of older Americans. Fulton County Commissioners issued a proclamation that recognized seniors for their value as continuing economic and social contributors to society.

Every year since 1963, May has been a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. The theme for Older Americans Month 2013, Unleash the Power of Age, has never been more fitting. Older Americans are productive, active, and influential members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom, and life experience with their families, friends, and neighbors.

Holy Innocents’ 8th-grader gets perfect score on national French test

Holy Innocents’ 8th-grader gets perfect score on national French test

Félicitations are in order, you might say, for Ryan Sherk, an eighth-grader at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School who earned a perfect score on Le Grand Concours national French test, an annual test administered to U.S. students in middle–12th grades. Ryan is now listed in the top ranking nationally, as well as in the state of Georgia, for students of French. He was also awarded a gold medal for his performance, one of only 69 gold medals presented in the country. 

Three of Ryan’s classmates also scored third on Le Grand Concours, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French: Kirby Rodriguez, Logan Schick and Isabelle Smith. Each won a bronze medal.

And placing in the top-10 national rankings were Cade Anderson, Grace Asbury, Hugh Chapman, Sam Edwards, Camille Floyd, Alfredo Granier, Russell Hudgins, Anna Mangum, Lizzie Nunnally, Amelia Rempe, Natalie Scales and Corinna Wade.

Aisles of smiles: Publix worker gathers $550K

Aisles of smiles: Publix worker gathers $550K

ATLANTA – A Cobb County woman is beaming since winning more than a half-million dollars from the Georgia Lottery.

Angelia Salas, 50, of Smyrna won a $550,000 top prize playing the instant game $550,000 Grand Money.

The Publix employee purchased her prize while on her lunch break.

“I scratched it in the store,” Salas recalled. “I said, ‘Oh my gosh! Am I seeing this right? Is this real?’”

Publix Super Market #1249, 5630 Roswell Road NE in Sandy Springs, sold the winning ticket.

Salas handed the ticket to her supervisor, who confirmed her winnings.

“I feel like the whole world has been lifted off of me,” she exclaimed.

With her winnings, Salas intends to pay off her car note as well as her father’s car note. She also plans to pay off her father’s home mortgage.