Former DeKalb superintendent sentenced to year in prison

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, December 9th, 2013, 7:05pm

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Former DeKalb County Schools superintendent Crawford Lewis will receive a year in prison due to his involvement in a school construction scandal that rocked the district.

Lewis pleaded guilty in October to a scheme where he helped funnel about $80 million in construction contracts to a company owned by the Tony Pope, the ex-husband of Pat Reid, the district's chief operating officer.

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Eat at Chili's to help Toys for Tots

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, December 9th, 2013, 7:53am

(WXIA) -- 'Tis the season to give, and Chili's Grill & Bar is allowing customers to do just that.

On Monday, Dec. 9, Chili's diners can make a donation to Marine Toys for Tots by eating at one of the restaurant chain's many locations.

Simply mention the Toys for Tots fundraiser to a Chili's server for 10 percent of the check to be given to the organization.

Learn more and find your nearest Chili's at chilis.com.

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Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 11:32am

(WXIA) -- Kohl's Department Stores announced Thursday that the for the first time, the chain's stores will stay open for more than 100 hours straight, from Friday, Dec. 20 through Christmas Eve.

"The holiday season is an eventful time for families, and Kohl's is making it easy for shoppers to wrap up their last- minute gift giving with 24-hour access to Kohl's stores right up to Christmas Eve," said Michelle Gass, Kohl's chief customer officer. "Not only does Kohl's have the hottest gifts at incredible prices, now shoppers will have the added benefit of being able to check off their lists, day or night, whenever it is most convenient for them."

The company's stores plan to open at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 and remain open non-stop through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Kohl's has 27 stores in metro Atlanta.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 7:49am

(WXIA) -- Registration for the 2014 General Educational Development tests is now open on the new MyGED website.

The site, located at ged.com, offers study plans, skills assessments and other resources to help adults receive the equivalent of a high school diploma.

The 2014 GED program launches on Jan. 2. It was overhauled to better prepare GED candidates for higher education and the working world, and ultimately allow them to find jobs with higher pay.

The website also features a list of GED testing centers across metro Atlanta.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, 9:17pm

ATLANTA -- The USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll is here in time for the semifinals of the state football playoffs. Only two weeks to go, and the name at the top stays the same.

Buford leads the way again this week, with North Gwinnett next after a big win over Hillgrove. Griffin rises from 7 to 3 this week. Norcross climbs from 6 to 4, and Carrollton completes the top 5.

Collins Hill is 6, Sandy Creek is 7, while Creekside is up from 11 to 8. Gainesville and Hillgrove round out the top 10.

Tucker moves from 15 to 12, Kell goes from 21 to 15, and Marist climbs from 22 to 19.

Callaway is new in our poll this week at 22. The Cavaliers are 12-1 and will face Buford this Friday night.

Marietta returns at 25 this week, while Greater Atlanta Christian and Woodward Academy fall out of the Super 25.

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Submitted by Don Buckindail, Manager of Digital Content

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, 4:32pm

BROOKHAVEN, Ga. -- Brookhaven Police seized more than 60 pounds of marijuana and a loaded gun during a traffic stop Tuesday night.

According to a police press releases, a Brookhaven officer was patrolling on Clairmont Road around 8 p.m. when he spotted a Mercedes Benz with windows in violation of the state's tint law. The officer conducted a traffic stop and noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

The officer searched the driver and the car, and found several large bags containing more than 60 pounds of marijuana. Police also seized a loaded handgun, more than $2,200 in cash and several designer handbags.

Thomas Estaba, 43, of Stone Mountain, was arrested on multiple drug and firearm charges. He was taken to the DeKalb County jail and additional charges are pending.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, 10:34am

Tutor to low-income kids charged with forgery

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- A tutor to low-income children has been charged with first-degree forgery and false statements by a Fulton County Grand Jury.

Domonique Scott was charged Nov. 26 with creating false assets and liabilities for her company, A Love of Learning Tutoring.

Court documents show Scott produced false balance sheets, statements of net income, a forged letter showing a non-existent cash line of credit and even a start date for her company.

The fake company was hired in January 2010 by the Georgia Department of Education's Supplemental Education Services program, which provides free tutoring and academic assistance to low-income families. A Love of Learning Tutoring helped children in Bibb, Clayton, DeKalb, Muscogee and Richmond counties, according to information presented in court.

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