School is (almost!) out in Coweta County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:58am

School is (almost!) out in Coweta County

NEWNAN, Ga. -- The last day of school is fast approaching in metro Atlanta, with some districts dismissing as early as this week.

For Coweta County Schools, the last day is Friday, May 24.

Other last days of school in the Atlanta area include:

Thursday, May 16
Barrow County

Friday, May 17
Clarke County

Wednesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools (traditional)
Cherokee County
Gwinnett County

Thursday, May 23
Clayton County
Cobb County
Decatur City
DeKalb County
Fulton County
Rockdale County

Friday, May 24
Bartow County
Buford City
Carroll County
Fayette County
Floyd County
Forsyth County
Griffin-Spalding County
Marietta City
Newton County
Paulding County

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:21am

ATLANTA -- The latest installment of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is ready for inspection. A familiar face is at the top of the countdown again this week.

Loganville leads the way this week, with Milton, Gainesville, Blessed Trinity and East Coweta in the top 5.

McEachern is next , with Walton, East Paulding, Marietta and Parkview completing the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 Polls are computer generated and and produced by USA Today exclusively for 11Alive and 11Alive.com.

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Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:53pm

Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

ATLANTA -- Several Monkey Joe's locations in Georgia will host an event to raise money for Tripp Halstead's family.

Jump for Tripp will be held all day on Sunday, May 19. Ten percent of sales will benefit the family of the 2 year old, who was hit by a falling tree branch at his daycare center last October.

COMPLETE COVERAGE | Tripp Halstead

The Monkey Joe's venues in Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Morrow, Newnan, Roswell, Tucker and Warner Robins will participate in Jump for Tripp.

Visit monkeyjoes.com to learn more.

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Newnan police: Endangered woman missing

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 5:19pm

NEWNAN, Ga. -- Newnan resident Martha Iren Hemmings was reported missing by the Newnan Police Department on Tuesday.

Police are considering her an endangered missing woman, as she has previously attempted suicide twice before by overdose.

On Tuesday morning, Hemmings left her home around 9:30. Police believe she drove away in a 2006 black Ford Fusion, Ga. tag #PD28M9.

The last time something similar to this happened, Hemmings was hound in a Quality Inn of Carrollton. She had left her cell phone, debit card and property, including her wedding rings, which were labeled to whom they should be given to.

58-year-old Hemmings is Caucasian, with gray hair and brown eyes. She stands 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Bugg at (770) 254-2355.

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O'Charley's offering free pie for Mother's Day

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 11:13am

O'Charley's offering free pie for Mother's Day

(WXIA) -- In honor of Mother's Day, all O'Charley's locations will offer free slices of pie to mothers who eat at the restaurants on Sunday, May 12.

Mothers can choose from among Ooey-Gooey Caramel Pie, Country Apple Pie, Double-Crust Peach Pie, French Silk Pie and Southern Pecan Pie.

"All of us at O'Charley's are thrilled to offer these exclusive pies to hardworking moms across the country," O'Charley's president Mickey Mills said in a statement. "We look at this as an opportunity to welcome moms to take the day off and enjoy a fresh piece of pie and a sincere 'thank you' from us."

Visit ocharleys.com to find your nearest restaurant.

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Try a new sport with Chick-fil-A in upcoming Power Camp 2013

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:08pm

Try a new sport with Chick-fil-A in upcoming Power Camp 2013

ATLANTA -- The Chick-fil-A Foundation is partnering with Fellowship of Christian Athletes to invite youth near Atlanta to Morehouse College for some new opportunities in sports.

Darrlynn Brister, spokeswoman for the Chick-fil-A foundation reported that a day camp, Power Camp 2013, is being held where kids can try some non-traditional sports, and get training from accomplished athletes from high school to the pros.

Three camps are being held: June 10-14, June 17-21 and June 24-28. All camps will take place at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

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HELP DESK | Newnan homeowners get free smoke detectors, batteries

Submitted by Bill Liss, 11Alive Reporter

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 12:48am

NEWNAN, Ga. -- Fifteen hundred smoke detectors with batteries were part of a giveaway campaign in Newnan this weekend, geared toward helping prevent tragedies like the one last week that claimed the lives of four children.

Firefighters say that if a fire breaks out in a home, a key to survival is a working smoke detector and a well-defined escape plan. Having home fire drills can also help residents know what to do to save their lives.

Saturday, the Newnan Fire Department, working with 11Alive's Help Desk, went door-to-door through neighborhoods in Newnan to make sure residents have the right tools to save their lives in the event of a fire.

"We want to try and make sure everybody is equipped with a good working smoke detector and here is a spare battery and just make sure when it starts chirping you can replace the old battery," said Newnan firefighter Cornell Rollins.

One homeowner said it was a wakeup call to check the batteries.

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