Police investigate Marietta serious injury crash

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 9:04pm

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Marietta police officers are investigating a serious injury crash that happened Wednesday afternoon.

The accident happened around 4:00, in the southbound lanes of North Fairground Street, just north of Fort Street.

Chief Dan Flynn said while on scene, investigators found that 18-year-old Jose Zamora was driving a 1999 Honda Civic north on Fairground. His car crossed over lanes, into the path of a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche.

The Chevrolet was being driven by 31-year-old Acie Farrey. Upon impact with the SUV, the Honda spun into the path of a 2012 Ford E350 cutaway van - a Cobb County Schools maintenance vehicle that was being driven by 53-year-old Danny Roark. A passenger, 52-year-old Joe Carver was also in the van.

Flynn said the Ford hit the Honda before the car stopped.

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Chattahoochee Tech to offer free, low-cost CRP classes

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 12:11pm

Chattahoochee Tech to offer free, low-cost CRP classes

ACWORTH, Ga. -- CPR classes are being offered at Chattahoochee Technical College, free or of little cost to the public, as CPR Awareness month falls in June.

From June 1 - June 8, anyone interested in learning the life-saving procedure can visit the North Metro Campus of the school.

Shelby Martin, Training Center Coordinator for the American Heart Association (AHA) said, "When a bystander provides effective CPR to a cardiac arrest victim, they can double or triple that person's chance of survival."

Family and Friends CPR class, offered at no charge, lasts for two hours and teaches how to perform Hands Only CPR, how to use an AED, and how to stop someone from choking. There is no certification to be earned from this class.

For those wanting to get certified, they can register for the $20 class, Heartsaver CPR and AED on June 4, or June 6.

For more information, or to register, call (770) 528-3538 or (770) 529-2372.

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Potential Cobb Co. Government vendors invited to business seminar

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 3:50pm

Potential Cobb Co. Government vendors invited to business seminar

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- The Cobb County Government is holding a "How to Do Business with Cobb" seminar on May 21 in Powder Springs.

Anyone interested in becoming a vendor for the Cobb County Government should attend, as there will be information provided on opportunities, department representatives on hand, and networking with business owners.

The seminar is scheduled to begin at 5:00 that evening, and last until 7:00 p.m. It will be inside the West Cobb Senior Center on Dallas Highway. To register, contact Inger Eberhart at (770) 528-3317 or email inger.eberhart@cobbcounty.org.

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Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 6:15pm

ATLANTA -- Heavy rain throughout much of metro Atlanta resulted in flooding Sunday morning.

11Alive meteorologist Allison Chinchar said certain areas in northeastern Georgia got between 4 and 6 inches of rain, including Forsyth, Hall and north Fulton counties.

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The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the Atlanta Road area of Flowery Branch should be avoided, as more than 6 inches of rain shut down the street between Spout Springs and Wade Orr roads. The city of Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

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Camp Acworth registration open

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 10:51am

ACWORTH, Ga. -- Registration is open for Acworth's summertime day camp.

Camp Acworth features age-appropriate activities for children in elementary and middle school. Participants enjoy traditional camp fun, such as swimming, canoeing, hiking and archery. There are also field trips to such attractions as Zoo Atlanta and the World of Coca-Cola.

The weekly rate is $95 for Acworth residents and $110 for non-residents.

Learn more and sign up at acworth.org.

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Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:33pm

Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

ATLANTA -- Pike Nurseries are holding a customer appreciation event at all locations on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To honor their local customers, Pike is hosting the event for free, which includes food, activities and prizes. To win prizes, scratch-off cards will be given to the first customers at each location. Pike will also offer a 20 percent discount on some products in the nurseries.

From 11:00 - 1:00 that day, Pike will grill hot dogs for customers to enjoy, free of charge.

In addition to the scratch-off cards, there will be a chance to win a one-night stay at Barnsley Gardens, and a VIP Package to a Braves game.

For more information, including a list of Pike locations, visit Pike Nurseries online.

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Bank robbery, police chase suspect denied bond

Submitted by Julie Wolfe, 11Alive Reporter

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 1:33pm

Bank robbery, police chase suspect denied bond

ACWORTH, Ga. -- The woman accused of robbing a bank and leading police on a long chase had her first court appearance Tuesday morning.

Ancelly Green was denied bond. Her next hearing will be June 11.

Green was arrested Monday and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Police say Green walked into a SunTrust bank in Acworth and threatened to detonate a bomb if the teller did not hand over money.

Investigators believe she got away with cash, but when officers tried to pull her over for a traffic violation, she began a 22-mile chase that ended when she lost control of her SUV and flipped on Interstate 75 in Buckhead.

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