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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:40pm

ATLANTA -- The new USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll is here. With state playoffs just around the corner, the name atop our list remains the same.

The Milton girls lead the way this week, with Lassiter, Centennial, Walton and Westminster making up the top 5.

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

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

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Fulton Co. to “Unleash the Power of Age” as Older Americans Month begins

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Thursday, May 2nd, 2:16 pm

One senior volunteer to be honored for serving 2,500 hours of service

Fulton County kicked off Older Americans month Wednesday, May 1, 2013, along with the rest of the nation to celebrate the value of older Americans. Fulton County Commissioners issued a proclamation that recognized seniors for their value as continuing economic and social contributors to society.

Every year since 1963, May has been a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. The theme for Older Americans Month 2013, Unleash the Power of Age, has never been more fitting. Older Americans are productive, active, and influential members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom, and life experience with their families, friends, and neighbors.

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Seniors to learn how to guard against scams

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Wednesday, May 1st, 2:08 pm

COLLEGE PARK, GA. -- Fulton County is hosting another information session that teaches seniors how to protect themselves against scams.

The one-hour program on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, will be held at Camp Truitt from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Camp Truitt is located at 4320 Hershel Road in College Park and is sponsored by the Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Housing and Community Development.

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. The best strategy to prevent scams is for citizens to be informed.

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MARTA to feature live jazz at 4 stations

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:01am

ATLANTA -- MARTA has partnered with the Atlanta Jazz Festival to bring free live music to four of its stations.

MARTA Jazz Mondays begin Apr. 29 and will be held every Monday through May 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Riders are invited to stop and listen to the music. They will also be able to spin the MARTA prize wheel for a chance to win a Breeze card.

The 2013 Atlanta Jazz Festival begins May 25 at Piedmont Park.

MARTA Jazz Mondays performances include:

* Apr. 29 -- Lindbergh Station
* May 6 -- North Springs Station
* May 13 -- College Park Station
* May 20 -- Midtown Station

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Family dog acting "normal" in days following attack of 2-year-old boy

Submitted by Paul Crawley, 11Alive Reporter

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 11:30pm

ATLANTA -- An 8-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix is being kept alive at the Fulton County animal shelter until it can be tested to help determine if the family dog mauled and killed a toddler at his home Wednesday afternoon.

Friday evening, 11Alive learned the dog has been acting "normal, like a family pet" in the days following the attack, according to Lara Hudson, executive director of Fulton Co. Animal Services.

MORE | Read portions of police report release by officials

Earlier Friday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed the 2-year-old's death was caused by the dog attack.

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