ATLANTA -- Not only do houseplants bring in much needed color during the bare winter months, but they also play an important health role by improving air quality! Research has revealed that certain common houseplants can actually create a cleaner environment by releasing oxygen and removing contaminants – like formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia – from a room’s air efficiently.

To help customers create a cleaner, greener and healthier home, Pike Nurseries is hosting a FREE “Houseplants for a Healthy 2015” customer class at all garden center locations onSaturday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m.

During the informational seminar, guests will learn about houseplant health benefits, popular plant options and proper care guidelines. With expert tips from Pike Nurseries, guests can keep their homes healthy and “green” all year-round!

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- The Nike store at the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock was robbed overnight.

Police were dispatched to the outlet mall at around 1:15 a.m. Thursday. Responding officers found shattered glass from a window on the ground outside the store.

Surveillance cameras inside the store captured images of five people in hooded sweatshirts. They entered the store through the broken window and left with several items. There was no immediate word on how much money and merchandise was stolen.

Police believe the suspects arrived and left in two cars -- a dark-colored car and a light-colored mid-size car.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Woodstock police at 770-592-6021.

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. -- Increased enrollment, teacher retirements and shrinking class sizes all mean one thing -- the Cherokee County School District needs more teachers.

The district will hold a teacher recruitment fair on Saturday, Mar. 7, in advance of the 2015-16 school year.

Candidates who are preparing to complete their educator preparation programs are invited to attend, as are veteran teachers already certified in Georgia and other states.

Anyone who's interested in attending the fair is asked to apply online.

The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodstock High School, which is located at 2010 Towne Lake Hills South Drive.