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Anheuser-Busch delivers water to storm victims

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, April 29th, 2011, 9:57am
Anheuser-Busch delivers water to storm victims

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. -- One of the results of the deadly storms and tornadoes on Wednesday, Apr. 27 is a critical need for fresh drinking water in damaged areas.

Anheuser-Busch is providing 12,936 cases -- or more than 362,000 cans -- of drinking water for use by families affected by the severe weather and the relief workers who are coordinating support in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

On Thursday, Apr.

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Storms leave path of damage in Bartow County

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011, 6:50pm

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. – Earlier storms, downed at least four trees in the Bartow county area, this afternoon. 11Alive crews were on site during a cleanup effort involving a tree that collapsed into a local man’s house. Reportedly, the tree barely missed the man’s wife as she cooked breakfast in their kitchen.

11Alive spoke with Georgia Power crews from North Georgia that stated they had been informed they would be staying through the night to offer “some type of relief” to storm victims.

Following the storms that destroyed a portion of Birmingham, late Wednesday afternoon, storm sirens began sounding in Woodstock late Wednesday.  

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This weekend is worthy of an 11!

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, March 18th, 2011, 10:32am
This weekend is worthy of an 11!

ATLANTA -- The two-story WIZometer is on the 11Alive porch.

Our colossal WIZometer is saved for a select few Fridays -- the ones that mark the start of near-perfect weekends.

Friday and Saturday are both 11s on the WIZometer, with highs at or near 80 degrees. Sunday will be a 10, with a high of 72 and a low of 55.

Get outside this weekend, enjoy the beautiful weather and celebrate the beginning of spring!

All local Rita's locations will be giving away free Italian ice, and the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon will be off and running on Sunday, Mar.

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Hail in Acworth!

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, February 28th, 2011, 5:10pm
Hail in Acworth!

ACWORTH, GA -- 11Alive viewer Katie sent us a picture of sizable hail from the Cobb/Cherokee line on Highway 92.

Cherokee, Cobb, Forsyth and North Fulton Counties are under a tornado warning until 5:45 p.m.

See our live radar and stay safe during the storm!

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Mail Service Improves for North Georgia

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, January 17th, 2011, 11:24am
Mail Service Improves for North Georgia

ATLANTA -- The U.S. Postal Service reports that nearly 100% of North Georgia residents received their mail over the past several days.

This is in spite of some of the most challenging weather conditions to impact the region in over a decade.

"Thanks to the many hardworking and dedicated employees, and with some cooperation from the weather, we were able to make more than 99% of all deliveries in ZIP Codes 300, 301, 302, 303, 305 and 306 over the past several days," said Atlanta district manager Kate F. Wiley. "There are some isolated areas where ice has not melted sufficiently to make it safe for delivery employees, so we have not been able to reach everyone. However, those locations are very few, and that situation is improving each day."

Wiley says to help get delivery options back on track, Postal personnel are making deliveries throughout Metro Atlanta on Monday, Jan.

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