ALDI Brings New Jobs to the Atlanta Area

Thursday, March 6th, 2014, 6:49am

ATLANTA -- Known for offering wages significantly higher than the industry standard, ALDI, the nation's low-price grocery leader, will host a hiring event for its Atlanta-area stores on Thursday, March 6. Opportunities within ALDI include Store Associates and Shift Managers.

The hiring event is in support of the ongoing growth of ALDI in the area, expanding grocery retail options in the market with the ALDI brand promise of high-quality grocery items at unbeatable prices.

What: ALDI hiring event for College Park, Douglasville, Fayetteville, Hiram, Jonesboro, Lovejoy, McDonough, Norcross and Stockbridge, Ga., stores

Who: ALDI representatives
Local residents currently seeking employment opportunities

When: Thursday, March 6
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Hotel Indigo Atlanta Airport
1776 Harvard Ave.
College Park, GA 30337

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Chipotle may get rid of guacamole

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Wednesday, March 5th, 2:31 pm

DENVER -- Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is cautioning that factors beyond the company's control -- the weather in particular -- may prompt the removal of guacamole from its menu.

Denver-based Chipotle uses 97,000 pounds of avocados daily to make its guacamole to serve at its locations, including 22 in metro Atlanta.

The company noted higher prices of some ingredients could force the company to increase what it charges for its menu, or it could just do away with some portions of the menu.

"In the event of cost increases with respect to one or more of our raw ingredients, we may choose to temporarily suspend serving menu items, such as guacamole or one or more of our salsas, rather than paying the increased cost for the ingredients," the company says in its annual report.

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Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, 6:13pm

(USA TODAY) -- After reporting dismal fourth-quarter earnings, RadioShack said Tuesday that it would close about 1,100 poorly performing stores, roughly 20% of the electronic retailer's locations.

The store closings will leave about 4,000 locations in the U.S. The company has been struggling to revamp its stores for the past year.

Total net sales and operating revenues were $935.4 million in the fourth quarter, vs. $1,171.4 million last year, a 20% decline. Comparable store sales were down 19%, which the company blames on poor performance in its mobile phone business.

RadioShack stock was down more than 20% in premarket trading.

"Even in this environment, we're continuing to make progress on the five pillars of our turnaround plan: repositioning the brand, revamping the product assortment, reinvigorating the stores, operational efficiency and financial flexibility," CEO Joseph C. Magnacca said in a statement.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 4th, 2014, 8:23am

Ga. Connections Academy accepting students for 2014-15 school year

(WXIA) -- A few seats are still available at Georgia Connections Academy for the 2014-15 school year.

Georgia Connections Academy is a virtual K-12 public school that allows students to learn at their own pace. It is fully accredited and open to all school-age Georgia children.

"We are enrolling 1,000 additional students across all grade levels for the coming academic year," lead principal Heather Robinson said in a release. "We have a waiting list as we open enrollment, so we encourage parents to get their applications in now."

Georgia Connections Academy will hold a number of information sessions across the state for parents who want to know more. Additional enrollment information is available at connectionsacademy.com/georgia-virtual-school.

Upcoming information sessions in the Atlanta area include:

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, March 3rd, 2014, 11:35am

Information sessions for Gwinnett Dual Language Immersion program

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Three elementary schools in Gwinnett County will begin offering a Dual Language Immersion program during the 2014-15 school year.

Annistown and Bethesda elementary schools will host English-Spanish programs, while Trip Elementary will have an English-French program.

The program's goal is to better equip students to work in an increasingly global business world, according to the school district.

"Our partners in the business community tell us that Georgia is becoming a destination for international companies, and they need a globally competitive workforce that possesses the world language skills and cultural understanding to be successful in this changing environment," Gwinnett County foreign languages director Jon Valentine said in a release.

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Submitted by Kevin Rowson, 11Alive Reporter

Saturday, March 1st, 2014, 12:36am

NORCROSS, Ga -- Gwinnett County Police released surveillance video in hopes that it would help them catch a predator who committed an unspeakable crime.

A suspect described as 6-feet tall, weighing anywhere from 250 to 350 pounds, beat up and robbed a frail 74 year old man in a bathroom of a fast food restaurant.

Gwinnett County Police Corporal Jake Smith said the suspect preyed on his victim. "Our suspect was eating at a table very close to the bathroom door and we think he was just probably lying in wait for a target of opportunity," he said.

It happened at the McDonalds on Indian Trail Road in Norcross at the height of the lunch hour. When the 74 year old man walked into the bathroom, the suspect immediately followed him in.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, February 28th, 2014, 2:41pm

Weekend roadwork planned for I-85, Ga. 400, Connector

(WXIA) -- With a warm weekend on the horizon, the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to perform some much-needed roadwork throughout north Georgia.

Closures and delays can be expected on a number of major roads and highways.

"Plan ahead -- I can't say it enough," GDOT District Construction Engineer Shun Pringle said in a release. "If you plan ahead, you can avoid some potentially heavy delays."

Some notable roadwork includes:

Downtown Connector
Two right lanes of I-75/85 north near University Avenue will be closed for pavement work Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

I-285
Three lanes will be closed in both directions between West Paces Ferry and Roswell roads for sign replacements. All work will take place overnight -- from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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