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Get skin cancer screenings for free with Kaiser Permanente

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 6:08pm
Get skin cancer screenings for free with Kaiser Permanente

ATLANTA -- Kaiser Permanente of Georgia is offering free skin cancer screenings at a couple of locations near Atlanta. 

A spokeswoman for Kaiser Permanente said the screenings are here for those spending more time outdoors this spring, and early detection is important to stay protected. All residents are invited.

Further, sun exposure continues to be the leading cause of skin cancer, making the spring and summer months more risky. Kaiser Permanente reminds everyone who plans to be in the sun to always wear sunscreen to protect their skin.

The screenings are being held Wednesday at the Kaiser Permanente Crescent Medical Center in Tucker and at the Kaiser Permanente Cumberland Medical Center on Cumberland Parkway. 

Screenings will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

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Fulton County water customers warned of collection scam

Submitted by Don Buckindail, Manager of Digital Content
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 6:52pm

FULTON COUNTY, GA. -- Fulton County's Water & Sewer billing office is warning customers of a potential scam.

Some customers have reported being contacted by individuals pretending to be calling on behalf of Fulton County Water & Sewer billing. 

The callers have requested customers' credit card numbers, claiming that they need immediate payment in order to avoid service disconnection. 

Fulton County's Water & Sewer billing does not accept any form of payment by telephone.  In addition, Fulton County does not contact customers in the evening. 

Any customer who has questions about their account may contact the billing office at 404-612-6830 or log on to waterbilling.fultoncountyga.gov.

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Midtown neighbors spout off over longstanding water leak

Submitted by John Gerard, Commuter Dude
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:31am

ATLANTA -- A group of Midtown neighbors is upset over a water leak in the sidewalk that they say has persisted for the past six months. It's located on the Northeast corner of Cypress Street and Sixth Street across from the Cypress Street Pint and Plate.

Neighbors estimate that gallons of are seeping from the leak every day. They've contacted City officials asking for repairs, but say they haven't heard anything back. And that's why they decided to contact 11Alive's Commuter Dude.

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School is (almost!) out in Atlanta

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:03am
School is (almost!) out in Atlanta

ATLANTA -- The last day of school is fast approaching in metro Atlanta, with some districts dismissing as early as this week.

For Atlanta Public Schools, the last day is Wednesday, May 22 for schools that follow traditional calendars, and Friday, May 31 for year-round schools.

Other last days of school in the Atlanta area include:

Thursday, May 16
Barrow County

Friday, May 17
Clarke County

Wednesday, May 22
Cherokee County
Gwinnett County

Thursday, May 23
Cobb County
Clayton County
Decatur City
DeKalb County
Fulton County
Rockdale County

Friday, May 24
Bartow County
Buford City
Carroll County
Coweta County
Fayette County
Floyd County
Forsyth County
Griffin-Spalding County
Marietta City
Newton County
Paulding County

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Junior Chamber Atlanta to host information session

Submitted by Marilyn Pearlman, Public Relations Specialist
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 8:15am
Junior Chamber Atlanta to host information session

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Junior Chamber (JCI Atlanta) will host its first member orientation and info session of the year! This event is open to any young professional between the ages of 21-40 that would like to learn more about the organization. 

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Georgia Offers Scholarship to 15 year old

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 4:14pm

GRIFFIN -- Broadarious Hamm stands 6-3, and weights 292 pounds, making him an easy target to spot.

The Spalding High School ninth grader has landed on the radar of the Georgia Bulldogs, who recently offered him a football scholarship. Spalding High School coach Nick Davis understands the attraction but insists it is still early in Hamm's high school career.

"Our job is to guide Broadarius, keep him humble and in his books. We have to educate he and his family on the recruiting process", says Davis.

When asked what he thought about receiving an offer from UGA in just the 9th grade, Hamm said, "I was excited, but I know that I have to keep working and improving more each year."

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Chipper Jones speaks at annual Emory University "Class Day"

Submitted by Jeff Hullinger, 11Alive Reporter
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 12:10am

EMORY VILLAGE, Ga. -- It is the season for guest speakers all across America. College graduation season draws near for many who have spent four arduous years working on their degrees.

On Thursday evening inside the Glenn Memorial Auditorium on the campus of Emory University -- students gathered for Emory's 10th Annual Class Day.

Class Day is a student organized event allows graduating seniors to hear from a well-known speaker of their choice. This year, their choice was recently retired Braves great, Chipper Jones.

Jones spoke about the virtues of "focus" and how it's okay to admit your mistake. 

"Admit to your mistakes keep moving forward, once you admit your mistakes that starts the healing process and you are able to move past it quickly," Jones told the students. 

At the end of his speech Chipper held a question and answer session. 

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