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Cocktail-infused cupcakes will guarantee a sweet weekend

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 9:27am
Cocktail-infused cupcakes will guarantee a sweet weekend

NORCROSS, Ga. -- Spring is almost here! Why not celebrate with cocktails and cupcakes? Or, better yet, why not combine the two and feast on some cocktail-infused cupcakes?

Cupcake on the Rocks is offering a sweet deal for DealChicken members -- two dozen cupcakes for $24 instead of the usual $84. Some of the delicious boozy flavors include Margarita, Strawberry Daiquiri, Lemon Drop and White Russian, and all are infused with real alcohol.

Drinking a cupcake doesn't appeal to you? Cupcake on the Rocks also offers several "normal" flavors, including Red Velvet, Chocolate, Banana Pudding, Vanilla Bean and even PB & J.

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Mega Millions 'springs forward' to $171M

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery
Monday, March 12th, 2012, 9:07am
Mega Millions 'springs forward' to $171M

ATLANTA -- Mega Millions sprang forward with your clocks this weekend.

Tuesday's jackpot has jumped to an estimated $171 million, the Georgia Lottery announced Monday.

Mega Millions offers two jackpot payment options -- approximately $6.5 million a year for 26 years with the annuity choice, or a single payment worth approximately $124 million.

Tickets are only $1 per play. Players can multiply prizes with the Megaplier option for an additional $1 per play.

Who knows -- maybe you could be the next Marcia Adams, the College Park accountant who won $72 million in a January Mega Millions drawing.

As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Mega Millions benefit education in the state.

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DEALCHICKEN | Half-price skydiving

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Saturday, March 10th, 2012, 4:00pm
DEALCHICKEN | Half-price skydiving

CEDARTOWN, Ga. -- Too scared to skydive? Don't be chicken -- this weekend's DealChicken Atlanta deal will put you in the care of an experienced skydiving instructor, and the dive will cost you much less than usual.

Gadzuk is offering an exclusive only for DealChicken members -- a $269 dive for $129. That's 52 percent off the chance to experience a 14,000-foot drop at 120 mph -- the ultimate extreme sport.

Still nervous? Get all the information you need at Gadzuk's website.

The company is located at 493 Airport Road in Cedartown, near the Polk County Airport.

Learn more about DealChicken and sign up for its "eggcellent" daily dining, services and travel deals at www.dealchicken.com/atlanta-ga.

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Lottery serves up $108M Mega Millions jackpot

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery
Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 10:21am
Lottery serves up $108M Mega Millions jackpot

ATLANTA -- Mega Millions has swelled with the jackpot for tonight's drawing at an estimated $108 million to a single annuity winner.

It only takes $1 to play Mega Millions for a chance to win big. Players can multiply prizes with the Megaplier option for an additonal $1 per play.

RELATED | Ga. man wins lottery for second time

Mega Millions offers two jackpot payment options: a single payment cash option worth approximately $79 million, or $4.1 million a year for 26 years with the annuity option.

As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Mega Millions will benefit education in the state.

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Jump-start your summer with free tanning

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, 6:55am
Jump-start your summer with free tanning

ATLANTA -- Summer will be here before you know it, and Hollywood Tans wants to make sure you're ready for warmer weather and less clothing.

On Saturday, March 10, all five Hollywood Tans locations in metro Atlanta will offer free tanning to mark the beginning of the tanning season.

In addition, tanners can enter a sweepstakes to become Hollywood Tans' next "Bronze Girl" model. One lucky winner will get the opportunity to fly to Los Angeles and experience the celebrity treatment, courtesy of champion gymnast and Hollywood Tans spokesman Brandon Wynn.

Learn more about the Bronze Girl contest at www.seasonpremiereday.com.

Metro Atlanta's Hollywood Tans locations include:

Buckhead
Peachtree Battle Promenade, 2385 Peachtree Road NE

Midtown
Plaza Midtown, 950 West Peachtree Street NW

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What's on sale President's Day

Submitted by Valerie Hoff, 11Alive Reporter
Monday, February 20th, 2012, 5:30am
What's on sale President's Day

 

There are Presidents' Day sales as well as Valentine's Day clearance all over metro Atlanta this holiday weekend.

RELATED | Top 11 Presidents' Day Deals

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Lottery sales soar to highest ever

Submitted by Georgia Lottery, The GA Lottery
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 12:24pm
Lottery sales soar to highest ever

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Lottery just experienced its best sales week ever.

Georgia Lottery sales for the week ending February 11 soared to over $101.2 million, more than $5 million ahead of the previous record set in 2007.

RELATED | CNN producer reports second lottery win

Increased Georgia Lottery sales mean more dollars for the HOPE Scholarship and pre-K programs.

Sales were strong across the board, with Powerball and KENO! having their highest sales week in Georgia Lottery history. Cash 3, Cash 4 and instant games enjoyed their highest sales week of the fiscal year.

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