Wear pajamas, get free ice cream

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015, 10:57am

(WXIA) -- With warmer weather right around the corner, Bruster's is offering free ice cream to anyone brave enough to leave the house in pajamas.

The ice cream shop chain will hold its PJ Day promotion all day on Saturday, Mar. 7. Customers who wear their pajamas to any Bruster's in metro Atlanta will receive a free small waffle cone.

Visit brusters.com for more information.

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Free short stack at IHOP for National Pancake Day

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015, 8:54am

Free short stack at IHOP for National Pancake Day

(WXIA) -- Tuesday is National Pancake Day, and all Atlanta-area IHOP locations are celebrating by offering free short stacks to customers who support Children's Miracle Network.

Every year, IHOP restaurants raise money for children's hospitals nationwide, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, on National Pancake Day. Diners have the option of making a donation in exchange for free buttermilk pancakes.

Reigning Miss Georgia Maggie Bridges stopped by the IHOP in Chamblee Tuesday morning, where she served breakfast and spoke with Children's Miracle Network Champion Sutton Burnett. Other local Miracle Children visited the IHOP restaurants in Peachtree City, Smyrna and Woodstock.

Visit ihoppancakeday.com to find a participating IHOP location near you.

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Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Friday, February 27th, 2015, 7:28pm

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (WXIA) -- A DeKalb County apartment became the site of a SWAT team standoff early Friday after a suspected sex trafficker pointed a gun at police.

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The result? The arrest of three adults, and the rescue of two underage victims – ages 12 and 14. Their rescue occurred at the end of a 3½ hour standoff with DeKalb Police.

"They had to go into an apartment, really not knowing what was inside that apartment other than there were children who needed to be rescued," said DeKalb County Police Chief, Dr. Cedric Alexander.

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Friday, February 27th, 2015, 6:27pm

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (WXIA) -- Most of snow has melted down since the snowfall earlier this week but the fun doesn't have to end for all the snow lovers out there.

Due to popular demand, Stone Mountain Park has extended their snow season an extra weekend through Sunday, March 1.

Stone Mountain's Laser Lawn features more than 20 tubing runs and snow activities for everyone to enjoy.

If you're brave enough, round up family and friends at Avalanche Alley and take a ride down the 400-foot tubing hill. The smaller ones under three can also join in on the adventure at the Bunny Slope and tube down a smaller hill.

To wind down the day, visitors can warm up and cuddle next to a toasty fire and make s'mores.

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Weekend roadwork: More sign and bridge work

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 27th, 2015, 3:45pm

Weekend roadwork: More sign and bridge work

(WXIA) -- Once again, drivers in the Atlanta area are asked to avoid non-essential travel on Interstate 285 this weekend.

Georgia Department of Transportation road crews will work on several stretches of roads and highways throughout the area Friday night through Monday morning. Many of the projects will require lane closures, which could result in delays.

As always, all work is weather permitting. See this weekend's forecast.

Scheduled projects include:

Coweta County
1 southbound lane of I-85 will be closed at Sharpsburg-McCullum Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 12 p.m. Monday for barrier wall installation.

DeKalb County
2 northbound lanes of I-285 will be closed between Covington Highway and I-20 from 7:30 p.m. Saturday to 7:30 a.m. Sunday for sign structure work.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, February 25th, 2015, 7:08am

Health care worker charged with fraud, ID theft

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- A nurse practitioner has been indicted on accusations of stealing her patients' identities and billing insurance providers for services not provided.

Daphne Maria Patterson, 44, was arraigned before a U.S. Magistrate judge after being investigated by the FBI and the Georgia Department of Insurance.

Patterson owned Healthier U 4 Ever Complete Wellness Center in Stone Mountain. According to the indictment, she once worked for another health care clinic in Lawrenceville, where she stole patients' personal information to file false claims with United Insurance Company for allergy tests and other procedures.

Prosecutors said Patterson also stole personal information from her patients' family members to further bill United for nonexistent services. She reportedly continued the scheme after opening her own clinic, and took more than $1 million from insurance companies.

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Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery

Monday, February 23rd, 2015, 3:01pm

Georgia Lottery launches new Georgia-only lotto game

ATLANTA – The Georgia Lottery is introducing an exciting new game that will be available only in Georgia. Jumbo Bucks Lotto with Ca$h Match combines a classic lotto draw game with an instant-win component.

The game concept is the first of its kind in Georgia.

Jumbo Bucks Lotto with Ca$h Match offers jackpots starting at $1 million. The jackpot will continue to grow until there is a jackpot winner.

Additionally, players can select Ca$h Match for a chance to win up to $500 instantly.

Jumbo Bucks Lotto with Ca$h Match went on sale at Georgia Lottery retailers statewide Sunday.

Drawings will be held at 11 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. The first drawing will be conducted Feb. 23.

Tickets are $1 per play. The Ca$h Match option costs an additional $1 per play.

Players must pick six numbers from one to 47. Win the jackpot prize by matching the six numbers drawn. The game offers three additional lotto prizes from $5 to $500.

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