FoxTale Book Shoppe to welcome author Erika Robuck

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger

Sunday, May 26th, 2013, 10:40pm

FoxTale Book Shoppe to welcome author Erika Robuck

Woodstock's FoxTale Book Shoppe will be turned into a smoky (yet smoke free!) speak easy with jazz music and “butlers” serving free drinks on silver trays as they welcome NY Times bestselling author Erika Robuck on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30pm.

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New boating safety laws on the lakes for Memorial Day

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:23pm

(WXIA) -- Vacationers will pack the lakes this holiday weekend, and boaters should keep some new rules in mind.

Patrolling on the lake this weekend will be high, as DNR rangers will look for proper lighting on boats after sunset, life vests and those who have had too much to drink.

Rangers want to see children and all passengers wearing life vests that fit properly.

Boater Randale Keisler said he won't let anyone on his boat without a vest.

"I don't want to dig any of my neighbors or my family out of this lake," he said.

Rangers of the Department of Natural Resources know before the Memorial Day weekend is over, they'll encounter young boaters who are not playing it safe.

DNR Ranger Zach Hardy noted that going by a vessel, seeing a baby not wearing a life vest is an example of unsafe practice.

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GEMA: Georgians should prepare as hurricane season hurries in

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 8:10pm

GEMA: Georgians should prepare as hurricane season hurries in

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Emergency Management Agency stresses the importance of safety just before Hurricane Preparedness Week hits.

During the week, May 26 - June 1, education will be offered to all residents through Georgia who plan to camp outdoors, throw cookouts and spend time at the lakes or in the backyard. Severe weather can make its way here anytime, a Ready Georgia spokeswoman said, which puts Georgians at risk statewide.

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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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