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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Boil water advisory in Flowery Branch; emergency declared

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 4:59pm

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The severe weather that slammed southern Hall County Saturday night and Sunday morning caused considerable damage in Flowery Branch.

Roughly 7.5 inches of rain fell in the city within six hours, washing out roads and flooding buildings.

Hall County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dick Mecum issued a declaration of local emergency for the area Sunday afternoon. This means the area is experiencing circumstances that could affect the health, safety and welfare of residents.

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Falcons sign DEs Goodman, Maponga, 2 more picks

Submitted by The Associated Press on Friday, May 17th, 10:27 pm

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have signed four NFL draft picks, including defensive ends Malliciah Goodman and Stansly Maponga.

The Falcons also announced Friday they have signed safeties Kemal Ishmael and Zeke Motta. The terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Goodman, from Clemson, was the first of Atlanta's two fourth-round draft picks last month. He had 12 career sacks at Clemson. Maponga was a fifth-round selection who had 15.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles at Texas Christian.

Ishmael and Motta were seventh-round picks. Ishmael had six interceptions at Central Florida. Motta had two interceptions in 29 career starts at Notre Dame.

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5K to benefit Junior Falcons

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:14am

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Flowery Branch High School will host a 5K later this month to benefit its Junior Falcons football and cheerleading program.

The Run for the Junior Falcons 5K & Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 25 at 8 a.m.

Entry is $30 for the 5K and $20 for the fun run. There will be plenty of fun before and after the race, including an appearance from Freddie the Falcon, mascot of the Atlanta Falcons.

Learn more and register at hallco.org/fbhs.

Flowery Branch High School is located at 6603 Spout Springs Road.

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Hall County to test alert system Wednesday

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:01am

Hall County to test alert system Wednesday

HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- Hall County will test its severe weather sirens and E-911 system this Wednesday, May 15.

The weather sirens will go off at around 10 a.m. and will sound for about three minutes.

The county will also test its Citizens Alert System, wihich notifies residents of such issues as severe weather, fires and violent crimes. These messages are sent via email, text, fax, cell phone and more.

For more information about Wednesday's tests, visit hallcounty.org.

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School is (almost!) out in Hall County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 11:11am

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

For Hall County Schools, the last day is Thursday, May 23.

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
Coweta County
Fayette County
Floyd County
Forsyth County
Griffin-Spalding County
Marietta City
Newton County
Paulding County

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Mother's Day Surprise

Submitted by Jaye Watson, 11Alive Reporter

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 11:31am

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Lauren Howell, mom to five year old Liam, and K.K. Cayce, mom to 14 year old Collier, unfortunately have a lot in common.

Howell's son was born with infantile fibrosarcoma and began chemotherapy at just two weeks old. Years of grueling treatment has resulted in Liam being cancer free.

K.K.'s son Collier, was diagnosed in the fall with Ewings Sarcoma, stage four. A tumor that was attached to Collier's tibia, spread to his lungs.

11 Alive surprised Howell and Cayce with some special gifts for this Mother's Day.

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