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Dealing with loved ones can be difficult sometimes and that only gets harder when they have a problem with drugs and alcohol.  A big part of dealing with a loved one's addiction is getting them into treatment. But what if they are unwilling to go? Intervention is the next logical step, however what is an intervention and how you pull one off?  

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North Metro Academy of Performing Arts has a new playground named after the founder of the school. The Beauty P. Baldwin playground, which was donated by the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter and Psi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA), features two slides, six swings, and a climbing wall.       

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Picture this - you are drifting down the river in your kayak, casually paddling along. Nice, right? Know what would make it better? Adding in a fishing license for a great day of action-packed angling! Need extra incentive? All new license customers between June 1 and July 31 will be entered to win one of two amazing guided fishing trips that include gear and accommodations!

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Philadelphia Winn Group, left to right: Cindy Gaskins, Babs Richman, Registrar Valerie Craft, Lee Schermerhorn, Vanessa Wynn, Regent Ann Story,  Treasurer Ann Lockhart, Marcia Robertson, Beth Wolfe, Terri Tigh.  Present but not in photo:  Judy Dyer, Lynn Jacques, HODAR Frank Marchese.

Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of the group who came to honor fallen heroes yesterday in the auditorium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Building in Lawrenceville, GA.  The venue, usually held at the Fallen Heroes Memorial was moved inside due to inclement weather.

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Race begins 7 a.m. | 1 mile fun run begins 7:05 a.m.

ATLANTA, Ga. – For 40 years, the Possum Trot 10K has allowed runners to take part in a great race while helping save animals and all along the beautiful banks of the Chattahoochee River. This year, the race gets running June 16 at 7 a.m.

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