Summer school begins June 10

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 9:13am

CONYERS, Ga. -- The school year ends this Thursday in Rockdale County, but the district is already gearing up for its summer programs.

Summertime offerings include credit recovery, Georgia High School Graduation Test preparation and re-take, and End of Course Tests preparation and re-take.

Sessions include June 10-28 and July 16-17. All programs are held at Rockdale County High School.

Learn more and pre-register at rockdale.k12.ga.us.

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Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 6:15pm

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.

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Community Car Show hits Walmart stores for children's health

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 1:28pm

Community Car Show hits Walmart stores for children's health

(WXIA) -- In support of the Children's Miracle Network, all local residents are invited to make their cars a part of the Community Car Show, to be held at several area Walmart stores.

The Community Car Show is set for each Saturday in June, varying by location. Among cars that can be shown, a spokeswoman said the event is looking for luxury vehicles, classic cars, super fast hot rods and high performance cars.

To rent a space, the cost per vehicle is $5.00, which will go directly to Children's Miracle Network to help kids in children's hospitals across the country.

Those car owners who participate may win prizes including a trophy, Walmart gift cards and use of a rental car.

The schedule of Community Car Shows is as follows:

● 1436 DOGWOOD DR SE, CONYERS - 6/1/2013

● 1400 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY, LAWRENCEVILLE - 6/1/2013

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Honor Flight Conyers makes trip of a lifetime for local veterans

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 7:38pm

CONYERS, Ga. -- Local veterans of Honor Flight Conyers made a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Memorial on Tuesday.

Early that morning, around 25 veterans met at the Conyers American Legion Post. From there, they headed to Hartsfield-Jackson for the flight to D.C.

"I've been looking forward to this a long time," WWII veteran Grady Faulkner said. "I'm really grateful and appreciate the opportunity to go."

Billie Jo Stewart greeted the vets at the airport. She said it's an amazing opportunity to shake their hand.

"I see it in their eyes, and that's why it means so much to me, to be able to give them that appreciation today and show them how much we care and love them and respect them and we're so glad to see them here."

The veterans are due to return to Atlanta around 8:30 Tuesday evening.

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Parents of gifted students invited to information meeting

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:22am

Parents of gifted students invited to information meeting

CONYERS, Ga. -- Rockdale County Public Schools will host an information meeting for parents who are interested in learning more about the system's gifted program.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, May 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology.

Topics covered will include referrals to the program and ways parents can mentor gifted children. A tour of the magnet school will also be offered.

Visit rockdale.k12.ga.us for more information.

The magnet school is located at 930 Rowland Road in Conyers.

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School is (almost!) out in Rockdale County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 11:24am

School is (almost!) out in Rockdale County

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

For Rockdale County Schools, the last day is Thursday, May 23.

Other last days of school in the Atlanta area include:

Thursday, May 16
Barrow County

Friday, May 17
Clarke County

Wednesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools (traditional)
Cherokee County
Gwinnett County

Thursday, May 23
Clayton County
Cobb County
Decatur City
DeKalb County
Fulton 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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Mother accused in fatal crash of racing with her infant inside

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 12:00am

CONYERS, Ga. -- A 22-year old mother is accused of racing another vehicle down Interstate 20 with her seven month old son inside. Troopers say Kyrie Alassen Anderson lost control, hitting a guard rail and a pickup truck, killing her son.

The accident also killed 19-year-old Edi Rodriguez. Anderson's father, Chris, says the two had taken Hunter to visit some friends, leaving her three year old son Blake with a babysitter.

While on Interstate 20, the Georgia State Patrol says Anderson started to race another vehicle. She lost control near the Newton and Rockdale county lines, hitting the guard rail before veering back into traffic and slamming into a pick up truck.

"One mistake, a mechanical failure, a tire problem, a tire blow out, anything can happen," said Sergeant Jeff Puckett.

Anderson talked with 11Alive from her ICU room, insisting no one was racing.

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