School is (almost!) out in Carroll County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:23am

School is (almost!) out in Carroll County

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

For Carroll 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
Cobb County
Clayton County
Decatur City
DeKalb County
Fulton County
Rockdale County

Friday, May 24
Bartow County
Buford City
Coweta 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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Missing Ga. man last seen at Talladega Superspeedway

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 10:24am

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. -- A Georgia man was reported missing after last being seen camping at the Talladega Superspeedway during the Aaron's 499 race weekend.

According to the Talladega County Sheriff's Office, Nicholas Bower, 27, was last seen around 11 p.m. Saturday in the South Park area of the Superspeedway, camping with friends during the event.

Bower is from Villa Rica, Ga. He stands 6'4" tall and weighs 185 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a black Fastenal hoodie and a black Fastenal hat with a mesh back. He may or may not have had a gray North Face jacket at the time, as well.

Bower is an employee of Fastenal in Atlanta.

Anyone with information regarding Bower's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Talladega County Sheriff's Office at 256-362-6117.

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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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PHOTOS | Missing Georgians

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:36pm

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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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2 Carroll seniors sign sports scholarships

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 9:35am

2 Carroll seniors sign sports scholarships

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. -- Two talented seniors at two Carroll County high schools have signed scholarships to play college basketball.

Whitney McClure, who attends Bowdon High School, will play for West Georgia Technical College.

"Whitney is a dynamic player. She was able to be very successful in her career here at Bowdon in a position that requires toughness but, more than anything, unselfishness," Bowdon High assistant basketball coach Marci Brown said in a statement. "She was able to earn the players' and coaches' trust. Without that, your team is left vulnerable. She accepted that role and thus we had a Sweet Sixteen appearance this year. She is much grounded, and her ability to keep the game in perspective will be an asset at the next level."

Villa Rica High School student Rhianna Warren will play for Savannah State University in the fall.