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Piedmont Newnan family named March of Dimes Ambassadors

1:30 PM, May 15, 2013

Newnan residents Justin and Cati Rhodes were March of Dimes Ambassadors for the Coweta County March for Babies walk on Saturday, May 11 at Carl Miller Park.

Sisters to undergo double mastectomies

8:57 AM, May 15, 2013

Two Atlanta sisters tested positive for the same gene as Angelina Jolie and decided to have preventive double mastectomies.

Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy

11:10 PM, May 14, 2013

Angelina Jolie says she's had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that makes it extremely likely she'll get breast cancer.

Answers to Your Breast Cancer Genetics Testing Questions

6:21 PM, May 14, 2013

 If you're shaking your head with questions about genetics testing, the Help Desk has the information you need. The BRCA gene is the defining factor in the breast cancer gene screening.

NTSB: Lower the blood alcohol level for drunk driving to .05

12:16 PM, May 14, 2013

The National Transportation Safety Board voted to recommend to states that they lower the blood-alcohol content that constitutes drunk driving.

Monday is last day for morning-after pill appeal

6:33 AM, May 13, 2013

Lawyers are running out of time to file an appeal that could delay the sale of the morning-after pill to all women without a prescription.

Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

6:32 AM, May 13, 2013

Some states are allowing insurers to charge patients a large share of the cost for expensive medications for cancer and other serious conditions.

Study: Hospital charges vary for same procedures

10:24 PM, May 12, 2013

For the first time, a comprehensive survey is comparing what hospitals are charging for surgical and life saving procedures.

Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads

1:07 PM, May 10, 2013

Whole Foods Market Inc. says labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast.

Polk County residents advised to boil water until further notice

10:15 AM, May 10, 2013

All of Polk County has been placed under a boil water advisory due to "insufficient treatment and system failure" at a local water treatment plant. 

Coca-Cola pledges money for Ga. health programs

4:44 PM, May 8, 2013

The Coca-Cola Foundation is pledging $3.8 million to support statewide initiatives aimed at boosting fitness and health.

Coca-Cola to help fight obesity in Georgia

12:45 PM, May 8, 2013

The Coca-Cola Co. Wednesday morning pledged $3.8 million in grants to help fight the obesity epidemic in Georgia.

Christie undergoes lap-band surgery

3:18 PM, May 7, 2013

A few months after turning 50 years old, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent lap-band surgery in February for the sake of his wife and kids, a source close to the governor confirmed to CNN.

A Day in the Life of Tripp Halstead

We spent a full day for the Jefferson toddler critically injured last fall by a tree limb. Tripp's story has been embraced by hundreds of thousands around the country. 

10:33 AM, May 21, 2013

Police: Fla. teen accidentally shoots off his penis and testicle

A teenager is recovering after police say he shot himself in the penis and testicle while cleaning a gun he just bought.

12:15 PM, Sep 12, 2012

Evan Gattis' amazing life story

Last week 11Alive's Matt Pearl sat down for a revealing interview with the Braves catcher, as well as family and friends who played major roles in his journey. 

10:27 PM, May 22, 2013

Skull in stomach: Former beauty queen makes a remarkable recovery

Nick Hilton watched in horror as his wife Jamie stepped backward and tumbled 12 feet down into a culvert, hitting her head hard on a boulder at the bottom. Looking down at his motionless wife, Nick knew she'd suffered a severe injury.

11:52 AM, Oct 1, 2012

Woman who won lottery and remained on welfare dies

Amanda Clayton, the Michigan woman who caused a stir after continuing to take food stamps after winning the state lottery's $1-million "Make Me Rich!" game show, has died of a possible drug overdose, police said Saturday.

7:19 PM, Sep 30, 2012

Non-U.S.-citizen served on Bartow County grand jury indicting U.S. citizens

As soon as the D.A. found out that a non-U.S. citizen was on the Grand Jury, she had to throw out all of its criminal indictments.

6:53 AM, May 23, 2013

Clayton Co. officer charged with pointing gun at apartment resident

A Clayton County police officer is accused of threatening to shoot a man and his dog, after the pit bull mix got loose yesterday at an apartment complex in Lawrenceville.

8:47 AM, May 23, 2013

Lassiter band director retires after creating world-renowned program

Renowned Lassiter High School band director Alfred Watkins retires this month. His shoes will be almost impossible to fill.

5:59 AM, May 23, 2013

Wife of George Zimmerman arrested

The wife of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has been arrested.

3:36 PM, Jun 12, 2012

Woman mocked by Kroger manager for using food stamps

A Warner Robins woman wants an apology from a Kroger manager who she says disparaged her for using food stamps to pay for her groceries.

2:41 PM, Sep 25, 2012
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      Notable deaths in 2013

      7:54 AM, May 21, 2013

      Notable individuals who passed away during 2013.