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Undercover Locksmith Investigation

12:25 AM, May 14, 2013

"I'm mad as hell," Jerry Goodwin exclaimed, standing on his back deck, "They said it'd cost about 100 bucks." 

Fulton County water customers warned of collection scam

6:52 PM, May 13, 2013

Some customers have reported being contacted by individuals pretending to be calling on behalf of Fulton County Water & Sewer billing. 

Passenger fights for refund on Delta Low Fare Guarantee

6:31 PM, May 13, 2013

As you comparison shop for the best airfares, if you come across a "Best Fare Guarantee," make sure you know all the rules and you get what you are entitled to get. 

Top 3 Memorial Day BBQ grill deals

7:08 AM, May 13, 2013

63% brings a favorite portable grill down to $19.99, alongside the top price drops of the season.

Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

6:32 AM, May 13, 2013

Some states are allowing insurers to charge patients a large share of the cost for expensive medications for cancer and other serious conditions.

Top 3 cookware and dinnerware deals

2:08 PM, May 9, 2013

Entertaining has never been this stylish (or cheap). $30 goes a long way today!

Consumer Reports: Tesla best car since 2007

10:27 AM, May 9, 2013

A day after Tesla Motors reported its first quarterly profit ever, the electric car maker is receiving another huge boost: Consumer Reports magazine says the Tesla Model S is the best car it has tested since 2007, achieving its highest score.

Slow cookers could pose potential health hazard

6:57 AM, May 9, 2013

11Alive's Center for Investigative Action wants to warn you about a potential hazard in your kitchen. It has taken some of our viewers by surprise and has even caused some injuries. 

Top Deals Today: K-Cups, Coffee, $35 Brewers

2:17 PM, May 8, 2013

It's the single best caffeinated deal drop of the season, back by viewer request.

Late-payment rate on mortgages tumbled in 1Q

1:53 AM, May 8, 2013

A resurgent housing market, rising home values and steady job gains are helping more U.S. homeowners stay on top of their mortgage payments.

Dow closes above 15,000 points for the first time

4:14 PM, May 7, 2013

Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 points for the first time.

Mapco: Customers may be at risk

9:37 AM, May 7, 2013

If you shopped at a Mapco convenience store recently, your financial information may be at risk.

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.

12:15 PM, 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

Fire at Corner Tavern in Little 5 Points

The Little Five Corner Tavern was damaged by a fire Thursday afternoon.

1:52 PM, May 23, 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.

11:52 AM, Oct 1, 2012

Woman shot in pottery store parking lot

A woman was shot by another woman in a parking lot in northern Hall County Thursday morning.

3:08 PM, May 23, 2013

Lassiter band director retires after creating world-renowned program

Renowned Lassiter High School band director Alfred Watkins retires this month. His shoes will be almost impossible to fill.

5:59 AM, May 23, 2013

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

Parts fall off China Airlines jet on approach to ATL

The FAA says a China Airlines 747 lost parts from a wing as it approached Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon.

10:24 AM, May 23, 2013

Non-U.S.-citizen served on Bartow County grand jury indicting U.S. citizens

As soon as the D.A. found out that a non-U.S. citizen was on the Grand Jury, she had to throw out all of its criminal indictments.

5:53 AM, May 23, 2013
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      Notable deaths in 2013

      7:54 AM, May 21, 2013

      Notable individuals who passed away during 2013.