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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

ATLANTA -- This week's USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is here in time for State Championship Weekend. Some of the state's best are done, but the team at the top will get to play for the crown.

The Milton Eagles are in the class AAAAAA final against neighborhood rival Roswell. Blessed Trinity is next while Walton, Starr's Mill and Loganville round out the top 5.

Parkview, Gainesville come in at 6 and 7, with new state class 1A Private champion Eagle's Landing Christian at 8. Marist and East Coweta complete the top 10.

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

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Pit bill that killed 2 year old put down

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Fulton County Animal Services has put down the dog that killed a 2-year-old boy last month.

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The child was attacked in his south Fulton County home on Apr. 24.

Animal control officials confirmed Wednesday that the pit bull was euthanized on May 8.

Summer Playground Program to kick off Fulton Co. fun

Summer Playground Program to kick off Fulton Co. fun

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- The Fulton County Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Program will begin June 3, and run through the summer until August 2.

Fulton County Parks and Recreation reported that kids can enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips. Most activities are for kids ages 6 - 12.

Also provided will be break time with breakfast and lunch, as camps run Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parents can enroll their children in weekly sessions, or for the entire four-week program. All programs are held in Fulton Co. recreation centers including Burdett, Cliftondale, Sandtown and Welcome All. 

For more information, visit Parks and Recreation online

Fulton Co. Schools makes changes to Continuous Achievement framework

Fulton Co. Schools makes changes to Continuous Achievement framework

ATLANTA -- The Fulton County School System is altering the framework of the Continuous Achievement model, which plays a role in how math and reading material is delivered to students. 

By using Continuous Achievement, students can learn at a level that suits them, allowing for further academic acceleration and achievement. 

The model, according to a spokeswoman for FCS, is ranked for academic placement, and reported twice per semester, starting at 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 as levels move up. That level will also be included in report cards and progress checklists. 

"This is exciting for Fulton County Schools. By promoting innovation, Continuous Achievement is consistent with our vision as a charter system," Superintendent Robert Avossa said. "It really gets to what we're about - customizing students' learning experiences so they can learn to their full potential." 

Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

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.

Fulton County Commission approves F.R.E.S.H. grants

Fulton County Commission approves F.R.E.S.H. grants

Fulton County Commissioners approved $1,850,000 in 2013-2014 F.R.E.S.H. (Fulton Roundtable Expanded Services Headquarters) Grant funds for selected non-profit groups to carry out programs and direct services to children ages 0 to 21 from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.    The grant recipients were recommended by the F.R.E.S.H. Grant Community Advisory Boards. Commissioners approved the grant awards during the Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Recess Meeting.

The Community Advisory Boards reviewed applications, identified potential program sites and determined funding allocations. All applicants were required to address at least one of the following goals from the Board of Commissioners Health and Human Services Focus Areas, which included developing a network of integrated and effective health and human services that improve health outcomes and promote health equity; and enact policies that promote health equity and environmental justice.

Fulton County to host session to teach seniors how to guard against scams

Fulton County to host session to teach seniors how to guard against scams

Fulton County is hosting another information session to help seniors to avoid scams.  The session will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Auburn Senior Center located at 300 Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.  The Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Housing and Community Development sponsors the program.

Scams that often target seniors include but are not limited to telemarketing, reverse mortgages, healthcare/health insurance, home and auto repair.  This session will provide information to help seniors to identify, prevent and report fraudulent and deceptive schemes.

Citizens in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability including communications in an alternative format, please contact Deborah Porcher in the Department of Housing and Human Services at (404) 613-7944.  for Georgia Relay Access:  Dial 711.

For more information, call 404-613-7944.