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Cobb Co. Police search for "lollipop" bandit

Submitted by Eden Godbee, Where U Live Producer

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:51pm

MABLETON, Ga. -- Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at a Wells Fargo bank on Friday afternoon.

According to investigators, a male walked into the bank, located on 5010 Floyd Road, and showed the teller a note that said he had a gun -- all while sucking on a lollipop.

After the robber received cash from the teller, he fled on foot.

The robber is being described as a black male, about 5'9 and around 180lbs. During the robbery, the man wore an "Atlanta Falcons" hat and a dark colored hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information about this robbery is being asked to call (770) 499-3945.

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Mableton Wells Fargo branch robbed Friday

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 12:59pm

MABLETON, Ga. (WXIA) - Cobb County police are looking for a bank robbery suspect from a robbery Friday morning at a Wells Fargo bank branch on Floyd Road.

It happened at about 10:30 a.m. Police said an armed black male, described as being 5-foot-10-inches tall and wearing a black hoodie and baseball cap had robbed the bank, getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police said the suspect was seen running toward a Zaxby's restaurant to the south of the bank.

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HIV crisis facing black women in metro Atlanta

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 12:26pm

ATLANTA -- 11Alive News is sounding the alarm.

Research shows African-American women, many living in Atlanta, are being infected with HIV -- so much so that the new cases are being compared to African countries.

Data collected in 2009 from the health departments in Clayton, Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Douglas and Gwinnett counties indicates infection rates of HIV and AIDS, respectively, as follows: (This is for women and men combined, all races.)

Fulton: 4,213 and 7,342

DeKalb: 3,257 and 3,983

Clayton: 847 and 943

Cobb and Douglas: 1,030 and 1,288

Gwinnett: 884 and 1,041

In another study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, black women make up 60 percent of all new HIV cases among women. That's 15 times higher than white women and four percent higher than Hispanic women.

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4th prescription drug take-back a big success

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, May 4th, 2012, 12:09pm

4th prescription drug take-back a big success

ATLANTA -- Last weekend's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was a big success in Georgia, with residents turning in an estimated 6,913 pounds of unwanted medication.

This number greatly exceeds the amount of drugs collected during the last take-back event in October, where Drug Enforcement Administration officials collected about 3,794 pounds.

Nationally, the event saw Americans turn in approximately 276 tons (552,161 pounds) of drugs.

"The Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign was a huge success," Harry S. Sommers, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division, said in a statement. "This event was critical in stemming the tide of prescription drug abuse in this country."

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Downed power lines blocking Cobb road

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 3:41pm

MABLETON, Ga. -- Downed power lines will close a Mableton road for about six to eight hours Wednesday afternoon.

The incident happened at around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Riverview Road.

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The Georgia Department of Transportation said a car hit a power pole, causing the lines to come down.

The driver was taken to an area hospital. The extent of the person's injuries is unknown.

All lanes of Veterans Memorial are affected as crews work to remove the power lines from the road. GDOT says it expects to clear the scene at around 8 p.m.

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Got old or expired drugs? Dispose of them on Saturday!

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Friday, April 27th, 2012, 6:12pm

ATLANTA -- A lot of us have prescription medications that we are either no longer taking or that have expired. This weekend, you've got a chance to get rid of it.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies have set up all sorts of disposal sites that are available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Last October, a similar collection effort rounded up about 188 tons of unwanted or expired medicines.

To find the location nearest you, click here. You only need to enter your zip code or county, city and state to find a location.

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Summitt receives Wooden Cup in Atlanta

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 12:49pm

ATLANTA -- One week after being forced to resign due to early onset dementia, Tennessee coaching legend Pat Summitt came to Atlanta to receive the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup.

Summitt, who led the Lady Vols to 8 national championships during her 38 seasons in Knoxville, was delighted to receive an award that is named for the man who coached the UCLA Bruins to 10 national crowns. Summitt is also proud of his son, Tyler, becoming an assistant coach with the Marquette women's program next season. When asked, would it be ok for Tyler to call for advice she smiled and said "Sure, as often as he likes."

Pat Summitt will stay busy with The Pat Summitt Foundation, that will support the fight against Alzheimer's Disease. She will also be at practice and at the games in her new role as head coach emeritus. Summitt feels she owes it to freshman class that will come to Knoxville in the fall saying, "not a whole lot is going to change."

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