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Aimee's fight for life: in darkest clouds, hope. Literally.
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May 16, 2012 at 11:33 AM

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- A phenomenal response for Aimee Copeland on Tuesday at her college in Carrollton resulted in more than 200 people offering to donate blood -- to save her life and the lives of others who need emergency blood transfusions in order to live.

Aimee Copeland, 24, is...more fighting a rare, flesh-eating bacteria, necrotizing fasciitis, which she contracted when she fell into the Little Tallapoosa River on May 1, during an outing with friends, and cut her leg.

Click on the video above -- Aimee's fight for life: in darkest clouds, hope.  Literally.
Carrollton

Police escort school buses after rifle pointed at bus
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May 16, 2012 at 9:16 AM

JONESBORO, Ga. -- Clayton County police are escorting school buses and guarding students at school bus stops after a man reportedly pointed a rifle at a school bus Monday morning.

Police said a man living south of Jonesboro reported seeing a man dressed in black, crouching behind a...more fence at 7 a.m. Monday.  He saw the man aim a rifle at a passing school bus, though he fired no shots.

The man's nephew, Codarrius Brewer, says he chased the man, who dropped the rifle.  Brewer says the man then pulled a handgun and fired shots a Brewer.  Brewer says he broke off his pursuit, and the rifleman disappeared.

Police said they recovered a rifle and a notebook from the scene.

Clayton County school spokesperson David Waller says police are shadowing buses from six schools.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Clayton County Police at 770-477-3648.
riverdale

Want free gas?
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May 16, 2012 at 8:57 AM

ATLANTA -- While gas prices have been going down, they're still high enough to hurt. 11Alive's morning team wants to help.

Each weekday through May 25, Commuter Dude is giving away a $100 gas card as a Random Act of Kindess.

RELATED | Random Acts of Kindness recipients keep...more giving

MORE | Finding metro Atlanta's lowest gas prices

He'll be at a different gas station every morning surprising drivers around metro Atlanta.

For your shot at free gas, watch 11Alive News Today starting a 6 a.m. and see where he turns up next!
Suwanee, Druid Hills, marietta, riverdale

Wednesday Evening Quickcast
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May 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM

 
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MIKE FRANCIS' NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
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Kirkwood Spring Fling
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May 16, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Fun for the whole family.

Must Haves New Moms
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May 16, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Check out these items all new moms need.

Good Measure Meals
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May 16, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Learn how mindful eating can be beneficial.

Soldier returns to U.S., stuns his two children
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May 16, 2012 at 7:37 AM

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. -- Last Saturday, Cherokee County held a half-marathon that looked just like any other... except for the enormous surprise that took place right before it. 

Sgt. 1st Class Scott McElroy used the event as a chance to surprise his two kids with his return from...more overseas.

"I've missed birthdays, missed ball games," Sgt. McElroy said. "[My kids] just keep you driving on."

Sgt. McElroy went straight from high school to the Navy and then the Georgia National Guard. He has served in Venezuela, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Iraq.

But with every trip, he has an increasingly difficult time being away from his two children, teenager Halee and 9-year-old Sam.

"It's never easy going away for that period of time," Sgt. McElroy said. "My two children, they're at very pivotal times in their lives right now, and they're at that time when they really need their dad at home."

But last year their dad had to go away again, this
Canton

Garden and Home Improvement Tips
May 16, 2012 at 12:27 PM

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Half off at Bargainata
May 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Everything that wasn't sold at Bargainata 2012 will be on sale for 50 percent off this weekend.

Affordable Skating, Golf and Reading for Kids
May 16, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Sparkles Family Fun Centers  have free skate nights for families starting in June.

In the Gwinnett County location Wednesdays are free from 6pm to 9 pm.  In Smyrna, Kennesaw and Hiram Thursday nights are free.

Skate rental is an additional $4.00 

Adults must be...more accompanied by a child and children must have an adult with them. To find  free skating locations nationwide go to KidsSkateFree.com.

Kids can join the First tee of Atlanta to get very affordable golf instruction this summer.  Classes are held at John White Golf course.  Registration is $27 but scholarships are also available. Online Registration begins June 8th and classes are expected to fill up.

Candler Park Golf Course is also affordable for kids; the youth rate is $7.25.

Local Libraries also have summer reading programs. Atlanta Fulton County Public Library's Dream Big program starts June 1st.

Kids earn books and other prizes for reading 10, 20 or 30
lawrenceville, Southwest Atlanta, Kennesaw, kirkwood, Inman Park, Smyrna/Vinings

600 jobs to fill at career fair
May 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM

NORCROSS, Ga. -- More than 50 hiring managers are expected at a career fair for veterans Thursday.

Organizers of the 3 in One Career Expo say more than 600 positions are available.

Thursday's event will be part military career fair, part health fair and part education fair....more

It will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Beaver Ruin Road Baptist Church at 1200 Beaver Ruin Road in Norcross.

While the event is targeting veterans, the public is also welcome.

Jobseekers are encouraged to preregister online at www.employmentseeker.net and show up in professional attire with plenty of resumes.
norcross

LAWYER-MUSICIANS SQUARE OFF AT LAWJAM 2012, THE THIRD ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE ATLANTA LAWYERS' BANDS
May 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM
The Atlanta Bar Foundation announces that LawJam 2012 is returning to the Variety Playhouse on Saturday, June 9

New mom battles flesh-eating bacteria
May 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Lana Kuykendall is a paramedic, so when a rapidly spreading red and black bruise appeared on the back of her leg after giving birth to twins, she knew something was wrong.

Keeping Us Honest
May 16, 2012 at 11:41 AM
11Alive is the News that Helps You.   Now we want you to help us.  If you see something go wrong in or have questions about our newscasts, 11Alive.com or even your favorite shows, talk back to us and let us know.