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Study: Hospital charges vary for same procedures

10:24 PM, May 12, 2013

For the first time, a comprehensive survey is comparing what hospitals are charging for surgical and life saving procedures.

Help Desk: Mother's Day Specials

2:26 PM, May 10, 2013

Mother's Day is just days away and the 11Alive Help Desk has selected top spots around Atlanta offering special deals just for Mom.

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.

A Day in the Life of Tripp Halstead

We spent a full day for the Jefferson toddler critically injured last fall by a tree limb. Tripp's story has been embraced by hundreds of thousands around the country. 

9:33 AM, May 21, 2013

Police: Fla. teen accidentally shoots off his penis and testicle

A teenager is recovering after police say he shot himself in the penis and testicle while cleaning a gun he just bought.

11:15 AM, Sep 12, 2012

Evan Gattis' amazing life story

Last week 11Alive's Matt Pearl sat down for a revealing interview with the Braves catcher, as well as family and friends who played major roles in his journey. 

10:27 PM, May 22, 2013

Skull in stomach: Former beauty queen makes a remarkable recovery

Nick Hilton watched in horror as his wife Jamie stepped backward and tumbled 12 feet down into a culvert, hitting her head hard on a boulder at the bottom. Looking down at his motionless wife, Nick knew she'd suffered a severe injury.

12:52 PM, Oct 1, 2012

Woman who won lottery and remained on welfare dies

Amanda Clayton, the Michigan woman who caused a stir after continuing to take food stamps after winning the state lottery's $1-million "Make Me Rich!" game show, has died of a possible drug overdose, police said Saturday.

7:19 PM, Sep 30, 2012

Tripp Halstead's family to receive renovated home

A non-profit organization will perform a series of improvements to Tripp Halstead's home this summer.

1:55 PM, May 16, 2013

Wife of George Zimmerman arrested

The wife of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has been arrested.

3:36 PM, Jun 12, 2012

Henry County Schools names valedictorians, salutatorians

The names of top graduates across Henry County have been released as students in all schools get ready for graduation.

12:39 PM, May 20, 2013

Clayton Co. officer charged with pointing gun at apartment resident

A Clayton County police officer is accused of threatening to shoot a man and his dog, after the pit bull mix got loose yesterday at an apartment complex in Lawrenceville.

11:31 PM, May 22, 2013

Woman mocked by Kroger manager for using food stamps

A Warner Robins woman wants an apology from a Kroger manager who she says disparaged her for using food stamps to pay for her groceries.

2:41 PM, Sep 25, 2012


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      Notable deaths in 2013

      7:54 AM, May 21, 2013

      Notable individuals who passed away during 2013.