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Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 6:15pm

ATLANTA -- Heavy rain throughout much of metro Atlanta resulted in flooding Sunday morning.

11Alive meteorologist Allison Chinchar said certain areas in northeastern Georgia got between 4 and 6 inches of rain, including Forsyth, Hall and north Fulton counties.

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The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the Atlanta Road area of Flowery Branch should be avoided, as more than 6 inches of rain shut down the street between Spout Springs and Wade Orr roads. The city of Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

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Aimee Copeland gets fitted for new bionic 'iLimbs'

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:44pm

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Aimee Copeland captured our hearts last Summer when she lost both her hands and legs to a flesh eating bacteria during zip line accident. But there is hope tonight here in Columbus, Ohio.

With a new set of prosthetic hands now in place, Aimee Copeland can wipe down tables, fold a towel, hang clothes, she can even flat iron her hair and do it all on her own.

The 24 year old is the first woman in the world with bilateral upper limb amputations to be fitted with the all new iLimb ultra revolution prosthetic hands. And we couldn't wait to check in on her.

The iLimb Ultra Revelation hands are the most advanced high tech hands on the market, by touch bionics, are supposed to work. We were there in Hilliard, just outside of Columbus, as Aimee learned, step-by-step, how to be even more independent with her iLimbs.

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Viral basketball video, featuring 100 ft leap, shot in Carroll County

Submitted by Doug Richards, 11Alive Reporter

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 6:54am

WHITESBURG, Ga. -- The video popped up on YouTube over the weekend showing a remarkable stunt: A young man attached to a bungee cord leaps from a 100 foot tower. As he free-falls, he hurls a basketball toward a goal set up on the ground.

The ball swishes through the net. A cheer erupts.

"Harder than it looks," said Ethan Dennis, who witnessed the feat. Dennis is a zip line and free-fall instructor at Historic Banning Mills, a resort in Carroll County which claims to have the world's largest array of zip lines.

The stunt was arranged and performed by The Legendary Shots, a crew of young men based in Hoover, Alabama. "They're just a bunch of 18 to 20 year olds, and they've been doing this
since middle school-- going around (to) places, making crazy basketball
shots," said Dennis.

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Mother's Day comes with lottery win for Carrollton mom

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 4:21pm

ATLANTA -- Melissa Wynn celebrated Mother's Day this year, and had a $377,000 lottery win to go with it.

Wynn is a mother of three who played the new instant game Silver 7's to win the top prize. With her win, the 53-year-old lucky mom said she plans to buy a home for her daughter and a Harley-Davidson for herself.

"I almost did a backflip," Wynn said. "This is unbelievable!"

The winning ticket was purchased in Austell at Joe's Bottle Shop.

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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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