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Help Desk: Tips for teens on the job search

6:12 PM, May 8, 2013

30.6% of Georgia teens are unemployed. And the 11Alive Help Desk has some tips for teens on the hunt for summer employment. 

Neighbors want Atlanta to pay for tree damage

6:43 PM, May 6, 2013

In metro Atlanta where massive trees dominate the landscape, torrential rain and flooding bring the risk of having a trees crashing down on your home, car -- or worse, you. 

HELP DESK | Newnan homeowners get free smoke detectors, batteries

12:48 AM, May 5, 2013

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.

Rain or Shine Weekend Events in Atlanta

8:31 PM, May 3, 2013

With rainy weather scheduled for the weekend, 11Alive Help Desk has tracked down some rain-or-shine events for you and your family.

Help Desk: Prevent Drunk Driving on Cinco de Mayo

4:35 PM, May 3, 2013

The rainy weekend weather probably won't discourage people back from celebrating Cinco de Mayo and the Help Desk wants to get the home safely. 

Help Desk presents disabled woman with new golf cart

3:16 AM, May 3, 2013

It was back in November that we profiled a young woman who refused to let a crippling disease hold her back in life.

HELP DESK: Protect your ATM identify

12:36 AM, May 1, 2013

--As a major ATM security breach continues to unfold in Coweta County, there are precautions you can personally take to help protect your identify from thieves who are netting over a billion dollars a year by stealing your identity. Check out the ATM itself and make sure it has mirrors on either side so you can see who may be behind you and how close they are.

HELP DESK: Free smoke alarms and batteries for Newnan community

10:34 AM, Apr 30, 2013

If fire breaks out in your home, the shrieking sound from the smoke detector could be the most important sound you ever heard. 

Newnan community rallies to support fire survivor & family

10:28 PM, Apr 29, 2013

The family has been overwhelmed they say with community support.  First a vigil Saturday night and now a constant stream of visitors. 

Air Controller furlougs ending, Hartsfield delays minimal

6:24 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Good news for travelers who've had to deal with extra delays because of the FAA furloughs. The U.S. House of Representatives has joined the Senate in passing legislation that would put air traffic controllers back to work.

Help Desk: Weekend Events Rain or Shine

5:46 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Although the weekend calls for cloudy skies and rain, do not let it put a damper in your fun! There are plenty of festive events this weekend that the Help Desk wants you to know about.

Resource Guide: Atlanta-Area Production Company Job Opportunitues

4:37 PM, Apr 26, 2013

Are you interested in getting a job at an Atlanta-area film studio?  

Aimee Copeland gets fitted for new bionic 'iLimbs'

Aimee Copeland is the first woman with bilateral upper limb amputations to be fitted with the all new iLimb prosthetic hands.

10:44 PM, May 17, 2013

29 treated after Metro-North trains collide in CT

Two Metro-North passenger trains heading in opposite directions collided during rush hour Friday evening in southwestern Connecticut, damaging both trains and leaving dozens injured, authorities said.

3:23 AM, May 18, 2013

North Georgia town sued over mandatory gun law

A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership.

10:56 PM, May 17, 2013

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

A stunt group made some 200 tries before finally getting the shot they wanted.

5:54 AM, May 16, 2013

Intruder dies after scuffle with mother and teen

A mother and her 16-year-old son fought off an intruder who died after a scuffle at a N.W. Atlanta home.

10:45 PM, May 17, 2013

Simpson's lawyer testifies in appeal case

The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers.

1:51 PM, May 17, 2013

2-year-old girl located in Arkansas

Two-year-old Sorelle Torres was located in Arkansas after being reported missing on Friday morning. 

3:00 AM, May 18, 2013

Get an AJC Peachtree Road Race entry number and help a participating charity at the same time!

   If you missed out on the AJC Peachtree Road Race lottery, there are still several ways for you to take part in the big race. 

3:04 AM, May 18, 2013

$6 summer clothes and beachware deals

Ways to Save Deal Drop Alert: T-shirts for $6, shorts and skirts for $7

6:42 AM, May 15, 2013


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