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McDonough woman wins Ga. Lottery's Decades of Dollars game

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 5:45pm

ATLANTA (WXIA) - A McDonough woman won the top prize in the Georgia Lottery's Decades of Dollars game, pocketing $250,000 a year for the next 30 years.

The ticket for last Thursday's drawing was purchased at Provisions BP in McDonough.

Decades of Dollars is a multi-state game played in Georgia, Virginia, Kentucky and Arkansas. It offers players the opportunity to win a top prize of $250,000 a year for 30 years, or a one-time cash option payout of $4 million. The second prize in the game is $10,000.

Drawings for Decades of Dollars are at 11 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Tickets cost $2 per play.

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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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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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My incredible flight aboard the Blue Angels

Submitted by Charles Atkeison, Science & Technology
Friday, April 27th, 2012, 1:21pm
My incredible flight aboard the Blue Angels

ROBINS, AFB, Ga. -- The thrust. The high G pulls. The spectacular views of our earth from inside an incredible high performance military aircraft.

The feeling of pure excitement as I soared over Georgia aboard a U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18B Hornet on Wednesday.

The images tell only half the story of my exclusive flight inside a majestic Blue Angels jet out of Robins, AFB near Macon.

This 11Alive.com science and technology reporter was the only journalist honored from the Peach State to soar with the Blue Angels this year.

The blue and yellow F/A-18 sat on the flight line under blue skies awaiting her crew -- myself and her pilot Lt. Mark Tedrow.

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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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Wind Advisory for metro Atlanta

Submitted by Eve Chen, Web Producer
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 11:01am

ATLANTA -- A wind advisory is in effect for metro Atlanta until 8 p.m.

Gusts could reach up to 35 miles per hour.

The northernmost portions of the state had been under a severe thunderstorm watch as well, but that expired at 1 p.m.

For the full forecast and live radar maps, visit 11Alive.com/weather.

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Henry unemployment equals metro rate in March

Submitted by Associated Press
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 8:39am
Henry unemployment equals metro rate in March

ATLANTA -- The preliminary unemployment rate in metro Atlanta dropped to 8.7 percent in March.

The new jobless rate, which was announced early Thursday morning, is down from a year ago, when it was 9.6 percent.

Henry County's unemployment rate was also 8.7 percent in March. Metro Athens had the lowest area rate at 6.7 percent, while metro Dalton had the highest at 11.6 percent.

Labor officials say the overall rate decreased because there were fewer layoffs in construction, manufacturing, trade, and administrative and support services.

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