Q&A on the News
Q: I live on the Walton county side of Loganville and I am in need of a place to take my newspapers and magazines for recycling. Can you help me find a place?
—Jim Blaine, Loganville
A: There are several convenience centers in Walton County that accept recyclable materials, including newspapers and magazines.
They include:
- Youth Community, Youth Fire Station on Ga. 81, 770-466-2882;
- Bold Springs Community, Bold Springs Fire Station on Bold Springs Road, 770-267-1439;
- Gratis Community, Gratis Fire Station on Gratis-Mount Vernon Road, 770-267-1438;
- Good Hope Fire Station, Nunnally Shoals Road, 770-267-1482;
- Whatley Fire Station, Whitney Road, 770-464-2748;
- Dally Road, 770-464-4108.
Convenience centers are closed Wednesdays.
The Walton County Recycling Center (2051 Leroy Anderson Road, 770-267-1421) is open Monday through Saturday.
Q: I was watching a TV commercial for a product called SodaStream that they claimed it was so delicious you’ll drink 43 percent more water. Where did SodaStream come up with 43 percent?
—David Dickey, Dallas
A: The number was provided by Toluna, a research company that surveyed 3,680 adults from Nov. 2-8, 2014.
The online survey found that 43 percent of Americans “consume” more water and “water-based drinks than those without a SodaStream.”
SodaStreamusa.com states that an average adult in the United States drinks an average of 9.5 glasses of water a day with the product, compared to 6.7 glasses without it.
SodaStream uses a carbonator and flavor packs to turn regular water into sparkling water.
Andy Johnston with Fast Copy News Service wrote this column; Kelsey Green contributed. Do you have a question? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
