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Good People

"I'm No Hero" Says Atlanta Firefighter

An Atlanta firefighter is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a man and his son from a burning car Friday morning in Barrow County.

Ted's Hall of Fame

Hiker Rescued From Appalachian Trail

Hiker Rescued From Appalachian Trail

Jim Kick has blazed the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia literally dozens of times, but when he took a quick weekend trip to try out his new camera, he had no idea he'd have to be rescued 24 hours later.

Class Act

Teacher Inspires Teens Others Might Write-Off

Teacher Inspires Teens Others Might Write-Off

She teaches at what some might call an alternative school, but students say with teachers like Tanya Griggs, they're finally getting what all schools should offer kids and that is hope.

Make Things Happen

Homeowner Billed $11,000 For Unused Water

Homeowner Billed $11,000 For Unused Water

Richard Heimburger uses a 1,700 gallon rain-water storage system to do his irrigation. But to Atlanta Watershed Management that was a detail.

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Buddy Check 11

Cancer Victims Win October 24 As "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" Tops All Expectations

It was a win/win for everyone as WXIA-TV, 11Alive sponsored the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" for the American Cancer Society October 24 at Atlantic Station.

Earthwatch

Waterways Still Need Cleaning Up, But Volunteers Scarce

Waterways Still Need Cleaning Up, But Volunteers Scarce

Late summer and early fall are traditionally the times  for lake and river cleanups in Metro Atlanta. But the flooding rains in September and October not only created a greater need, but kept volunteers away.

Regional News

When Fate Introduced Gary To Ruby -- And Her 9 Puppies

When Fate Introduced Gary To Ruby -- And Her 9 Puppies

Gary DeNicola was on his way to a friend's house for brunch five weeks ago when, he decided at the last second to get off a few exits early to look at some commercial property. That side trip changed his life -- and saved ten others.

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