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Georgia sends supplies, volunteers, prayers to Oklahoma

ALPHARETTA, Ga. --The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is among the organizations in metro Atlanta sending volunteers and supplies to tornado ravaged Oklahoma.

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A half dozen disaster specialists with the Southern Baptist's North American Mission Board are either in Oklahoma or on their way. Volunteers spent the day loading a truck with bottled water, tarps, and Bibles.

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11Alive is coming to Alpharetta

11Alive is coming to Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga. -- The 11Alive News Today morning show is bringing its "This is Home" tour to Alpharetta.

The morning crew will broadcast live from the city's beautiful historic downtown this Friday, May 24 from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Everyone is invited to come out, mingle with their neighbors and say good morning to Ted Hall, Melissa Long and Commuter Dude.

Fulton Co. Schools makes changes to Continuous Achievement framework

Fulton Co. Schools makes changes to Continuous Achievement framework

ATLANTA -- The Fulton County School System is altering the framework of the Continuous Achievement model, which plays a role in how math and reading material is delivered to students. 

By using Continuous Achievement, students can learn at a level that suits them, allowing for further academic acceleration and achievement. 

The model, according to a spokeswoman for FCS, is ranked for academic placement, and reported twice per semester, starting at 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 as levels move up. That level will also be included in report cards and progress checklists. 

"This is exciting for Fulton County Schools. By promoting innovation, Continuous Achievement is consistent with our vision as a charter system," Superintendent Robert Avossa said. "It really gets to what we're about - customizing students' learning experiences so they can learn to their full potential." 

Merrell, Life Time Fitness invite Georgians to free fitness classes

Merrell, Life Time Fitness invite Georgians to free fitness classes

(WXIA) -- Shoe and clothing brand Merrell, along with national fitness center Life Time Fitness are holding upcoming fitness classes around Atlanta, free of charge for anyone who attends. 

All classes, "Outisde Fitness Powered by Merrell," are held at various Life Time Fitness locations. As a spokesperson said, the classes are taught by certified personal trainers, and follow a boot camp format. 

Participating Life Time locations include Alpharetta, north Atlanta, Johns Creek, Peachtree Corners, Sugarloaf and Woodstock Mountain Brook. Classes are held three times per week, and run from June 1 - August 30. 

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3 Ga. Lottery players statewide win $10K prizes

3 Ga. Lottery players statewide win $10K prizes

ATLANTA – Georgia Lottery players statewide won big from Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.

Winning tickets worth $10,000 were sold in Dewy Rose, Alpharetta and Macon.

Winning numbers from Friday’s Mega Millions drawing were: 11-15-35-43-49 and the Mega Ball was 41.

Tuesday’s jackpot is at an estimated $12 million to a single annuity winner.

It only takes $1 to play Mega Millions for a chance to win big. Players can multiply prizes with the Megaplier option for an additional $1 per play.

As with all other Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from Mega Millions will benefit education in the state of Georgia.

Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

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.

Bulldogs Move Into NCAA Semifinals

 

URBANA, Ill. --- The Georgia men's tennis team moved into the semifinals of the NCAA Championships with Saturday's 4-2 win over 11th-seeded Pepperdine. It marks the Bulldogs' sixth trip to the "Final Four" in the last eight seasons.

 

Georgia  (26-4) responded from losing the doubles point as well as the first two completed first sets in singles to post wins at Nos. 2, 3, 5, and 6 to secure the victory. Junior Garrett Brasseaux provided the clinch for the second straight match and fifth time this season.