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Help Desk: Flowery Branch Issues Boil Water Emergency

5:33 PM, May 20, 2013

A "Boil Water Advisory" is continuing Monday (May 20) until at least 9 p.m., as the City works to reopen flooded roads and buildings. More than 7.5 inches of rain fell on the City in just 6 hours, leading to the issuance of a State of Emergency.
When it comes to drinking water, Flowery Branch isn't taking any chances.

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Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy

DEBATE: Breast Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing
11:10 PM, May 14, 2013

Angelina Jolie says she's had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that makes it extremely likely she'll get breast cancer.

Answers to Your Breast Cancer Genetics Testing Questions

6:21 PM, May 14, 2013

 If you're shaking your head with questions about genetics testing, the Help Desk has the information you need. The BRCA gene is the defining factor in the breast cancer gene screening.

NTSB: Lower the blood alcohol level for drunk driving to .05

(AP file)
12:16 PM, May 14, 2013

The National Transportation Safety Board voted to recommend to states that they lower the blood-alcohol content that constitutes drunk driving.

Monday is last day for morning-after pill appeal

6:33 AM, May 13, 2013

Lawyers are running out of time to file an appeal that could delay the sale of the morning-after pill to all women without a prescription.

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.

Study: Hospital charges vary for same procedures

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

Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads

Whole Foods Market says the labels on a curried chicken salad were switched with those on a vegan version of the salad at 15 stores throughout the Northeast. The grocer says the mislabeled salads came from a third-party vendor. No one has reported ge
1:07 PM, May 10, 2013

Whole Foods Market Inc. says labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast.

Polk County residents advised to boil water until further notice

(Getty Images file)
10:15 AM, May 10, 2013

All of Polk County has been placed under a boil water advisory due to "insufficient treatment and system failure" at a local water treatment plant. 

Coca-Cola pledges money for Ga. health programs

4:44 PM, May 8, 2013

The Coca-Cola Foundation is pledging $3.8 million to support statewide initiatives aimed at boosting fitness and health.

Coca-Cola to help fight obesity in Georgia

(AP file)
12:45 PM, May 8, 2013

The Coca-Cola Co. Wednesday morning pledged $3.8 million in grants to help fight the obesity epidemic in Georgia.

Christie undergoes lap-band surgery

NJ Gov. Chris Christie (Getty Images)
3:18 PM, May 7, 2013

A few months after turning 50 years old, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent lap-band surgery in February for the sake of his wife and kids, a source close to the governor confirmed to CNN.

More non-smoking, young women developing lung cancer

Samantha Mixon is 33 years old and a nonsmoker, so she was shocked when she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Shes one of a growing number of healthy young women developing the disease.
9:46 AM, May 7, 2013

"The first thing they ask is, 'Did you smoke?' It's annoying at this point," said Samantha Mixon, who was diagnosed in November.

Ga. tightens reins on distribution of pain drugs

6:12 PM, May 3, 2013

Georgia will no longer be a haven for pain clinics that authorities say are fronts for illegal distribution of prescription pain medication.

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

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. 

11:39 PM, May 20, 2013
State officials in Oklahoma have confirmed 51 deaths in the wake of a massive tornado. Associated Press said two hospitals reported receiving more than 120 patients, about 70 of them children.

Authorities confirm 51 fatalities in Oklahoma tornado, at least 20 children per ME

A massive mile-wide tornado roared through the southern Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday afternoon, devastating homes, schools and other buildings.

11:10 PM, May 20, 2013
Honey Boo Boos Mama June Shannon

Honey Boo Boo's mom loses 100 pounds

Honey Boo Boo's Mama June explains how she's lost the weight without taking diet pills, joining a gym or having weight loss surgery.

2:37 PM, Feb 6, 2013
The Atlanta City Council has voted to allow a 20-story Ferris wheel to be placed in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park.

Atlanta council approves 20-story Ferris wheel

The Atlanta City Council has voted to allow a 20-story Ferris wheel to be placed in downtown Atlanta.

7:03 PM, May 20, 2013
Parents of students at North Atlanta High School will be getting a disturbing letter from school officials Tuesday. A female student says she was raped by a male student inside the school.

Rape alleged at a Buckhead high school

Female student, 17, alleges she was raped by 15-year old boy in high school bathroom.

11:03 PM, May 20, 2013
Tripp Halstead (Courtesy Bill and Stacy Halstead) (Courtesy Bill and Stacy Halstead)

Tripp Halstead's brain infection is gone

"We have good news!!" Tripp Halstead's mother Stacy posted on Facebook Thursday. "The neurosurgeon just came by and said the infection in his brain is gone!!!"

5:53 PM, Feb 21, 2013

APD Officer injured in collision in Gwinnett Co.

An off-duty officer and another vehicle were involved in an accident in Gwinnett County on Monday evening. 

11:06 PM, May 20, 2013
Flowery Branch under state of emergency after Sundays flooding.

State of emergency, boil water advisory in Flowery Branch

A boil water advisory is in effect in south Hall County until 9 p.m. Monday. Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

6:47 AM, May 20, 2013
(Courtesy Tripp Halstead Updates)

Tripp Halstead family able to post updates on Facebook

According to Tripp Halstead's dad, Bill, access to the Tripp Halstead Facebook has been restored after being off track after it was reported as being "offensive."

6:13 PM, Mar 22, 2013
Its been one month since Tripp Halstead was brain-injured when a tree limb fell on him, and the outpouring of support and prayers for him is coming from people around the world.

2-year-old Tripp Halstead battling to live, one month later

One month after the young boy was brain injured by a falling tree limb during a storm, he is battling to recover. His father spoke with 11Alive News about Tripp's progress. 

12:49 AM, Nov 28, 2012
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