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Gyms offering free post-Thanksgiving workouts

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013, 11:18am
Gyms offering free post-Thanksgiving workouts

(WXIA) -- Feeling overstuffed this Thanksgiving?

Three Atlanta-area Gold's Gym locations are offering free workouts on Friday, Nov. 29.

All local residents are invited to attend "Trim the Fat Friday" and work off some of those holiday calories. Participants must live locally and be able to present identification to prove it. The free sessions will be offered all day.

Gold's Gyms in the Atlanta area include:

Eagles Landing
250 Business Center Drive, Stockbridge

Peachtree Corners
6315 Spalding Drive, Norcross

West Cobb
2840 East West Connector, Austell

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Run before you eat: Thanksgiving races

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, November 19th, 2013, 11:03am
Run before you eat: Thanksgiving races

(WXIA) -- Thanksgiving is a week away, and with the turkey and trimmings comes another Atlanta tradition: the ATC Atlanta Half Marathon.

The 13.1-mile race begins and ends at Turner Field. Its course covers much of the city, including Atlantic Station, Piedmont Park, historic Auburn Avenue and Oakland Cemetery.

There is still time to sign up; registration is $95 at Wednesday's race expo. Get all the details here. There are also Thanksgiving Day 5K, Mashed Potato Mile and Gravy Gallop options for those who aren't ready to tackle a half.

Can't make it to Atlanta on Thanksgiving morning? There are plenty of race options in the suburbs too! Here are a few of them:

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Look out for runners on Ga. 400

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, November 15th, 2013, 1:23pm
Look out for runners on Ga. 400

ATLANTA -- Don't be alarmed if you see a whole bunch of people running down Georgia 400 this weekend.

The Pay the Last Toll road race will be held Sunday, Nov. 17 at 8:30 a.m., and gives athletes one last opportunity to see the infamous toll booths before they are demolished.

Runners will begin at the Glenridge Connector in Sandy Springs and run south to Phipps Plaza. When they reach the toll booths, they will throw in their final 50 cents. All proceeds will go to charity.

Northbound lanes of Ga. 400 will be closed for the race from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.

Get more information about the race at georgiagames.org.

Georgia Department of Transportation crews will also spend part of the weekend tearing down a MARTA pedestrian bridge on southbound Ga. 400.

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USA TODAY lists Atlanta's top haunted houses

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, October 7th, 2013, 9:37am
USA TODAY lists Atlanta's top haunted houses

ATLANTA -- Are you in the mood for a scare this Halloween season?

11Alive partner USA TODAY features a list of Atlanta's best haunted attractions.

RELATED | 11Alive gets a sneak peek of Containment at Atlantic Station

The newspaper chose 10 of the top-ranked haunts to ensure local residents know where to go to become thoroughly spooked.

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Register for Hands of Hope's Goblin Gallop

Submitted by 11Alive on Monday, September 23rd, 11:41 am
Register for Hands of Hope's Goblin Gallop

Register here.

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Austin Road ES to perform at Hawks game

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 8:47am
Austin Road ES to perform at Hawks game

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. -- The dance team from Stockbridge's Austin Road Elementary School has been chosen to perform at a Hawks playoff game.

RELATED | Stockbridge shines on 11Alive

The Austin Road Rockets will perform before Friday's game at Philips Arena.

They gave 11Alive viewers a sneak peek of their performance on Thursday's morning show.

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Hampton ES teacher honored by Falcons

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012, 10:51am
Hampton ES teacher honored by Falcons

HAMPTON, Ga. -- A dedicated physical education teacher from Henry County has been recognized by the Atlanta Falcons for her hard work promoting a healthy lifestyle to her students.

Merry Watkins is the Falcons' 2011-12 First Down for Fitness Teacher of the Year. She teaches at Hampton Elementary School.

"Merry genuinely cares for her students, and it shows every day," Hampton Elementary principal Dr. Debra Collins said in a statement. "She is truly a one-of-a-kind educator with a heart for children and a passion for their well-being."

Watkins emphasizes physical fitness in her classes, but she also focuses on cooperation and community, fostering positive relationships among her students.

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