More than 100 sheep and goats are taking part in a beautification project at Candler Park in northeast Atlanta this weekend. The animals are an Earth-friendly solution to get rid of invasive plants such as kudzu, poison ivy and privet in the ravine near McClendon Avenue.
"It's a perfect green solution where they're eating the plants and getting rid of them and making space for the native plants that we can bring back in here," said Mark Clement of Friends of Candler Park.
The animals will remain at the park on an acre of land for the next five days. A border collie and a guard dog will help keep them safe.
Brian Williams of Trees Atlanta said the animals are a better solution than using herbicide.
Kids enjoyed seeing the animals on Friday.
"I think it's neat that they're over here," said 6-year-old Harper Barcik.
"I've been chasing them and trying to pet them," said 6-year-old Tybee Parish-Letteer.
Each sheep can eat up to 100 square feet of kudzu.
The animals will make at least two more return visits in the spring for more grazing.
The Sweetwater Brewery Company teamed up with Friends of Candler Park, Trees Atlanta, and Ewe-niversially Green for the project.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:24:30 GMT
Rising flood waters trapped horses inside a Sandy Springs stable on Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams were called to Summit Equestrian Solutions on River Run around 4 p.m.
Rising flood waters trapped horses inside a Sandy Springs stable on Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams were called to Summit Equestrian Solutions on River Run around 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:10:38 GMT
On a day filled with nasty storms and heavy rains, there is a bright spot. A Suwanee police officer is being credited with saving the life of a baby bunny that was swept away by flood waters.
On a day filled with nasty storms and heavy rains, there is a bright spot. A Suwanee police officer is being credited with saving the life of a baby bunny that was swept away by flood waters during Sunday's downpour.
Sunday, May 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:00:39 GMT
President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of soggy graduates and guests at Morehouse College's spring commencement ceremony on Sunday.
President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of soggy graduates and guests at Morehouse College's spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, telling graduates to take the power of their example-- as black men graduating from college-- and use it to improve people's lives.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:53 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:53:40 GMT
President Barack Obama addressed graduates at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony in Atlanta on Sunday.
President Barack Obama addressed graduates at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony in Atlanta on Sunday, marking the first time a sitting president has made a commencement address in Georgia since 1938. See photos from his visit to Atlanta here!
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
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