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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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Wiz Army

Warm Tonight | Atlanta Weather
May 16, 2012 at 1:41 PM

 
Here are the latest climate stats for Wednesday May 16th:
Low this AM: 62, High this PM: 82
Normal low: 60,  Normal high: 80
Record Low: 39 in 1973, Record high: 91 in 1962
Sunrise: 6:35, Sunset: 8:33
Rain for the month: 2.84" which is 0.85" above the normal for May,...more Rain for the year: 15.96" which is 3.07 below the normal. Lake Lanier is at 1065.05" which is up 6" since last week!
Short Term
Tonight we are looking at partly cloudy with one or two showers around the state, much less than we have seen the last few days. Temps will continue to hover in the lower 80's through around 7pm and then fall off into the mid 70's through the late evening hours. If you are heading to the braves game we will see a warm night with almost no chance for showers. High pressure will dominate our weather tonight and keep our winds from the north at around 3-6 mph. Tomorrow will start partly cloudy with temps in the lower 60's, temps by noon tomorrow will be back in
Wiz Army

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

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

Aimee's rare infection: Hope amid seemingly hopeless ordeal
May 16, 2012 at 11:38 AM

CARROLLTON, Ga. (Tuesday, May 15, 2012) -- A phenomenal response for Aimee Copeland on Tuesday at her college in Carrollton resulted more than 200 people offering to donate blood.

So many people lined up to donate the blood, dozens of others were turned away; they signed up to...more participate in a second blood drive on June 1.

Aimee Copeland, 24, is 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.

Doctors have amputated her left leg at the hip, and she may also lose her remaining foot and her fingers.

RELATED | Aimee Copeland laughing, smiling while battling flesh eating bacteria 

Aimee Copeland's family asked for the blood drive, asked for people at her college, the University of West Georgia, just to donate blood -- not only for Aimee and her fight in an Augusta hospital against the infection, but
Carrollton

Local canoers aim for Olympic gold, follow fathers' steps
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May 16, 2012 at 5:54 AM

ATLANTA -- Two local canoers have gotten close to qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team, and they're continuing a family tradition in the process.

Nowadays, Eric Hurd of Woodstock and Jeff Larimer of Marietta are Olympic hopefuls, a paddling duo in the whitewater slalom...more canoe. 

But when they were younger, they learned to paddle along the Chattahoochee River, under the tutelage of two one-time teammates: their fathers.

"The coolest part of it for me is seeing everything come full circle," Mike Hurd said.

The international success of the two sons began with the camaraderie of the two fathers, Mike Hurd and Mike Larimer.

Technically, you could say it began with a movie.

"I got into whitewater after watching the movie Deliverance," Mike Hurd said.

That movie, of course, was filmed in North Georgia. It made Mike Hurd want to canoe; not long after, Hurd met future U.S. teammate Mike Larimer.

"When Mike and I started
marietta, Woodstock

Jorelys Rivera's mother arrested for battery
May 16, 2012 at 3:46 AM

CANTON, Ga. -- The mother of Jorelys Rivera, the 7-year-old girl murdered at her Canton apartment complex late last year, was arrested Monday after a dispute with her partner.

Joselinne Rivera-Ruiz and her girlfriend Maria Americano were taken into custody after getting into a fight...more at their Walden Crossing Drive home.

According to the incident report, Americano's daughter told police Ruiz and Americano got into a physical fight. The daughter said she locked herself and Ruiz's 1- and 4-year-old daughters in a bedroom and called 911.

Americano's daughter told police the two women had a history of fighting and that her mother was usually the aggressor.

Ruiz and Americano were arrested and charged with battery and cruelty to children.
Canton

Jobs coming to new airport terminal
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May 16, 2012 at 5:06 AM

ATLANTA -- The new Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens to the public Wednesday.

PHOTOS | International terminal, October 2011

PHOTOS | International terminal, April 2012

PHOTOS | International...more terminal dedication

The new terminal will also bring several jobs to the Atlanta area. JET ATL, a local agency that helps people find airport jobs, has a list of available positions on its website.
Hapeville, College Park

Maynard Jackson International Terminal Q & A
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May 16, 2012 at 5:06 AM

ATLANTA -- After nearly four years and $1.4 billion, the new Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. International Terminal officially opens for business Wednesday.

The new terminal at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport will provide direct flights to 45 countries. Airport planners hope it will...more become a favorite among international travelers.

RELATED | Inside the new terminal

MORE | New terminal bringing new jobs

But what does the new terminal mean for Atlantans traveling domestically? How does the new terminal work? Is it easy to access? Here are a few things you need to know about the new international terminal:

Q: How do I drive there?

Driving southbound on the Downtown Connector, international passengers will take I-75 to exit 239 to access the new terminal. Domestic travelers will continue to use I-85. New highway signs will direct drivers. The international terminal has its own parking deck.

Q: Can I take
Hapeville, College Park

Hudson gets offensive support as Braves top Reds
May 16, 2012 at 8:50 AM

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Tim Hudson spun seven strong innings of two-run ball and the Braves defeated the Reds, 6-2, to close out a quick two-game series at Turner Field.

Hudson (2-1) scattered nine hits while walking two and striking out three. Martin Prado finished with three...more hits, an RBI and a run scored, Michael Bourn also smacked three hits and scored twice, and Brian McCann added a solo homer to help the Braves win their fourth game in five tries.

Johnny Cueto (4-1) lasted just four innings, yielding a season-high six runs -- five earned -- on eight hits and two walks to suffer his first loss of the year. Ryan Hanigan and Drew Stubbs each plated a run for the Reds, who had their two-game win streak halted.

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Teens produce autism film, ask 'Are You Aware'?
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May 16, 2012 at 3:34 AM

CUMMING, Ga. -- The number of kids with autism in Georgia's schools is rising so quickly, educators are trying to find ways to deal with it.

It's not just the students with autism they worry about, but the perceptions of the other students who go to school with them.

A new...more film is trying to change how teenagers, in particular, look at kids with autism. It debuted last October at the ReelAbilities ALT Disabilities Film Festival.

The film's message is powerful not only because teens with autism speak candidly on camera about their disorder, but because teenagers produced the documentary at a level they knew their peers would understand.

The film begins with a young man standing in the middle of the hallway as dozens of teens pass by him and don't acknowledge him.

"Every day you walk down the hall not really thinking about anything in particular," stated the film's narrator. " And, you don't realize the student walking next to you is
Cumming