GEMA: Georgians should prepare as hurricane season hurries in

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 8:10pm

GEMA: Georgians should prepare as hurricane season hurries in

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Emergency Management Agency stresses the importance of safety just before Hurricane Preparedness Week hits.

During the week, May 26 - June 1, education will be offered to all residents through Georgia who plan to camp outdoors, throw cookouts and spend time at the lakes or in the backyard. Severe weather can make its way here anytime, a Ready Georgia spokeswoman said, which puts Georgians at risk statewide.

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Four new command vehicles join DeKalb police fleet

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 2:16pm

Four new command vehicles join DeKalb police fleet

TUCKER, Ga. -- The DeKalb County Police Department unveiled four new custom-made command vehicles to its force on Friday.

The specialized vehicles, Sgt. William Wallace said, were given to the DCPD through a Metro-Atlanta Urban Area Security Initiative federally funded grant. The new vehicles will boost Special Operations response capabilities, including the SWAT Team, Bomb Squad and hostage negotiators.

Overall, the additions will be used to strengthen the DeKalb County Police Department.

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Fulton County Information Session Cancelled

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, May 24th, 12:59 pm

The Fulton County information session to help seniors to avoid scams has been cancelled. The session was scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Auburn Senior Center located at 300 Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.

For more information, call (404) 613-7944.

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Memorial Day weekend events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 12:05pm

Memorial Day weekend events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

#1 Memorial Day Weekend - Salute The Troops at Stone Mountain Park:

Stone Mountain Park honors our troops and their families at Atlanta’s largest three-day Memorial Weekend event featuring free concerts, the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®, special fireworks finale, and other patriotic activities.

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Fulton County students tackle global economy as Fulton’s ambassadors to Brazil

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, May 24th, 11:06 am

Twenty-two students in the Global Youth Leadership Program leave Monday, May 27, for Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world with the 9th largest economy

Fulton County Commission Chairman John H. Eaves, District 1, At-Large will lead 22 Fulton County students on an adventure that will teach them about the Global Economy and its current challenges on Monday, May 27, 2013. Chairman Eaves and the members of the Global Youth Leadership Program will meet at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at 4:00 p.m. in the International Terminal to begin a 10-day trip to Brazil that will include stays with host families, visits to Salvador, Recife and Itamaraca Island.

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College scholarships score $120,000 for DeKalb seniors

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 4:32pm

College scholarships score $120,000 for DeKalb seniors

DECATUR, Ga. -- The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb County School District presented $120,000 in college scholarships to 26 high school seniors at a recent awards ceremony.

The first-ever DeKalb County Education Scholarship Fund Awards Ceremony was led by CEO Burrell Ellis, who recognized the importance of awarding scholarships to students based on financial needs and merit. Over 135 students applied for the scholarship, from which the selection was chosen.

The winners include:

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 8:44pm

ATLANTA -- This week's USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is here in time for State Championship Weekend. Some of the state's best are done, but the team at the top will get to play for the crown.

The Milton Eagles are in the class AAAAAA final against neighborhood rival Roswell. Blessed Trinity is next while Walton, Starr's Mill and Loganville round out the top 5.

Parkview, Gainesville come in at 6 and 7, with new state class 1A Private champion Eagle's Landing Christian at 8. Marist and East Coweta complete the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced by USA Today High School Sports exclusively for 11 Alive News and 11 Alive.Com.

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