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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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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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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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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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Undercover Locksmith Investigation

Submitted by Ross Mclaughlin, 11Alive Reporter

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 12:25am

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

He was talking about a bill he got from a locksmith who replaced his lock.

"It was 424 dollars! They said, 'Oh yeah it'd cost a 100 bucks', a 30 dollar call out and 70 dollars, to replace the lock."

Jerry Goodwin is not alone. The Governor's Office of Consumer Protection has been getting complaints about locksmiths, accused of gouging customers.

That's why we sent up 6 hidden cameras to reveal what can happen when you're desperate and locked out of your house.

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USAToday Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacosse Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 9:20pm

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll is here. With the state playoffs underway,the name on the top remains the same.

The Milton girls are soaring above everyone else this week with Walton, Lassiter, Centennial, and Westminster in the Top 5.

Mill Creek, Alpharetta, West Forsyth, Kell, and Chattahoochee round out the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today for 11Alive News.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Lacrosse Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:21am

ATLANTA -- The new USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Lacrosse Poll is here, just in time for state playoffs. The defending state champions are chasing the "Men Of Troy" in the latest countdown.

The Lassiter Trojans lead the boys list, with Milton second. Decatur, Centennial and Northview make up the top 5.

Westminster, Lambert, Chattahoochee, Walton and Lovett complete the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today for 11Alive and 11Alive.com.

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