DNA confirms remains belong to Jmaal Keyes

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:00am

(WMAZ) -- Human remains found at a Hawkinsville site last week have been confirmed by DNA tests as Jmaal Keyes, the Middle Georgia State College student that went missing April 25.

That's according to a GBI news release.

Keyes' biological parents provided a DNA sample to authorities who matched it to remains found near the home of 17-year-old Robert Kane Rolison.

Rolison has been charged in Keyes' murder and is in custody at the Pulaski County jail.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5:33pm

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is here, just in time for Championship Week.

Loganville, and Gainesville lead this week's list. Milton, Blessed Trinity, and Walton complete the Top 5.

East Coweta, Parkview, Starr's Mill, East Paulding and McEachern round out this week's Top 10.

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

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Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:33pm

Pike Nurseries thanks customers for playing in the dirt

ATLANTA -- Pike Nurseries are holding a customer appreciation event at all locations on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To honor their local customers, Pike is hosting the event for free, which includes food, activities and prizes. To win prizes, scratch-off cards will be given to the first customers at each location. Pike will also offer a 20 percent discount on some products in the nurseries.

From 11:00 - 1:00 that day, Pike will grill hot dogs for customers to enjoy, free of charge.

In addition to the scratch-off cards, there will be a chance to win a one-night stay at Barnsley Gardens, and a VIP Package to a Braves game.

For more information, including a list of Pike locations, visit Pike Nurseries online.

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Firefighters take on Ironman Challenge at Cumberland Mall

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:00pm

Firefighters take on Ironman Challenge at Cumberland Mall

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta Firefighters will compete in an Ironman Challenge for the second time as Cumberland Mall pairs up with the Metro Atlanta Fire Officers Association.

Using their skills to go head-to-head, firefighters will test their expertise and physical strength on Friday, May 17 at 5:45 p.m.

A spokeswoman for Cumberland Mall reported that kids will also be able to participate, as this year's challenge will include a mini-challenge for those ages 5-10. There will be a small obstacle course next to the firefighters' main course.

Mall retailers will give away prizes to winning teams. Also on hand will be a fire education bus, open for tours.

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5 Cobb students named Gates Millennium Scholars

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 12:00pm

5 Cobb students named Gates Millennium Scholars

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- Five high school seniors from Cobb County have received the 2013 Gates Millennium Scholarship.

The award, which covers four years' worth of tuition and fees for any college or university in the country, is awarded annually to some of the best and brightest minority students in the U.S. Money for the program comes from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Cobb County's Gates Millennium Scholars include:

Campbell HS
Queentela Benjamin

Kennesaw Mountain HS
Jayson Toweh

South Cobb HS
Brittany Davis
Halimo Hasaan
Nnennia Magazwu

(CCSD CobbCast)

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School is (almost!) out in Cobb County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:53am

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

For Cobb 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
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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78-year-old man found dead, grandson and girlfriend charged

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 6:46am

MABLETON, Ga. -- A young Cobb County couple was charged with the murder of a 78-year-old Lilburn man Tuesday evening.

According to Cobb County Police, 78-year-old Edward Smith was reported missing by family members on May 5. Authorities said neither Smith nor his truck had been seen by his family since May 2.

Authorities located Smith dead inside his truck in south Cobb County. Smith's 30-year-old grandson Casey Collins and Collins' 23-year-old girlfriend Sarah Cook have been charged with his death.

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Cobb County authorities will conduct an autopsy to determine how Smith died.

Collins and Cook are being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. They have been charged with one count each of felony murder.

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