Heat, smog, thunderstorms for Metro Atlanta on Friday

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Saturday, June 4th, 2011, 1:08am

Heat, smog, thunderstorms for Metro Atlanta on Friday

ATLANTA -- Hot weather continues to bake Metro Atlanta and the Southeastern states as everyone hustles to find a way to stay cool.

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Continued hot and more humid weather spreading into Georgia from the Gulf Coast could bring pop-up thunderstorms to the area Friday afternoon into Friday evening. Any storms that come up will likely be slow-moving and drench the areas affected. Those storms would also likely have vivid lightning and small hail.

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WEEKEND EVENTS: Markets, Yard Sales and the Atlanta Dream

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 4:45pm

WEEKEND EVENTS: Markets, Yard Sales and the Atlanta Dream

CASCADE -- There are tons of fun events going on this weekend, in your area. We’ve listed a few of them for you to check out with your family and friends.

At the Smyrna Fresh Produce Market, shoppers can stock up on fresh fruits and veggies every Saturday. The produce market kicked off its third year on Saturday, May 7th at 8:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church parking lot adjacent to the Smyrna Market Village. The market is located at 1275 Church Street in Smyrna.

Carroll County will hold a “Senior Dance” on June 3 and June 4 at the V-Plex. The V-Plex is located at 1605 Highway 61 in Carrollton.

Greenway is having a Market Day on Saturday, June 4th from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Market Day is held for residents to sell their arts and crafts and anything they don’t want.

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SAVE A LIFE! Gather friends & family for a Private At-Home Group CPR Lesson - Only $285!

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Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 2:17am

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National Doughnut Day means FREE DOUGHNUTS

Submitted by The Coupon Diva, The Coupon Diva

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011, 11:20pm

National Doughnut Day means FREE DOUGHNUTS

So today is National Doughnut day so that means free doughnuts.

Krispy Kreme - The one the only the original Krispy Kreme. One free doughnut of selected kinds.

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LOCAL PROFILE: Peachtrees of Atlanta, debunked

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011, 5:15pm

ATLANTA – In Georgia, the name Peachtree is pretty common, considering the state’s nickname, “The Peach State”. And, perhaps the most confusing thing, for out-of-towners, to learn is how to distinguish between the different ones.

Seemingly, everywhere one looks there is a Peachtree something. From schools, to streets, to stores the Peachtree is one of the most visible hallmarks in the metro area.

Even Native Atlantans get lost or confused about which Peachtree is which because a new Peachtree pops up every couple of years. So to help debunk their differences the “Where U Live” team has compiled a list of a couple.

Perhaps the most popular Peachtree of them all, Peachtree Street, is one of the most notable street names in the southern portion of the United States. The street runs the entire span of Downtown Atlanta into the Buckhead neighborhood, where it turns into Peachtree Road.

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AUSTELL: Suspect in 2 deaths arrested

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011, 6:40am

AUSTELL, Ga. -- Cobb County police have arrested a suspect in the deaths of two people found late Tuesday in a home on Clay Road.

Charles Robbie Giddeons Jr., 26, was arrested without incident in Columbia County last night. He was with his wife and children when he was found.

Public information officer Michael Bowman said police found the two bodies after first being called to one location, where they received information about suspicious activity at the Clay Road address in Austell.

Inside the house, officers found two men dead of apparent gunshot wounds.

Giddeons has been processed through the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. He has been charged with two counts of murder.

Anyone who has information that can help police identify the two victims in this case is asked to call Cobb police at 770-499-3945.

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Midwife told friend mother gave her baby willingly

Submitted by Kevin Rowson, 11Alive Reporter

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, 1:07am

Midwife told friend mother gave her baby willingly

CARROLLTON, Ga. -- The search for a newborn baby ended in Carrollton on Sunday. The woman who delivered the baby girl and her male friend are charged with Kidnapping and Cruelty to Children.

Cobb County police were led to a home on Cedar Drive in Carrollton where neighbors reported seeing a newborn baby. That's where Rebecca Mclarty, 39, of Mableton, was taken into custody and the baby girl was found safe.

The male suspect was originally identified as Christian Turner, 39, of Mableton. Around 6:30 p.m. Monday, he was arrested by the Cobb County Fugitive Squad and Carroll County Sheriff's deputies as he walked out of the woods near the home.

Police say Christian Turner was a false name; they have identified him as Scott Allen McDaniel, 42.

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