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GEMA: Georgians should prepare as hurricane season hurries in

GEMA: Georgians should prepare as hurricane season hurries in

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Emergency Management Agency stresses the importance of safety just before Hurricane Preparedness Week hits. 

During the week, May 26 - June 1, education will be offered to all residents through Georgia who plan to camp outdoors, throw cookouts and spend time at the lakes or in the backyard. Severe weather can make its way here anytime, a Ready Georgia spokeswoman said, which puts Georgians at risk statewide.

Fulton County Information Session Cancelled

Fulton County Information Session Cancelled

The Fulton County information session to help seniors to avoid scams has been cancelled.  The session was scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Auburn Senior Center located at 300 Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta. 

For more information, call (404) 613-7944.

Fulton County students tackle global economy as Fulton’s ambassadors to Brazil

Fulton County students tackle global economy as Fulton’s ambassadors to Brazil

Twenty-two students in the Global Youth Leadership Program leave Monday, May 27, for Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world with the 9th largest economy

Fulton County Commission Chairman John H. Eaves, District 1, At-Large will lead 22 Fulton County students on an adventure that will teach them about the Global Economy and its current challenges on Monday, May 27, 2013.    Chairman Eaves and the members of the Global Youth Leadership Program will meet at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport at 4:00 p.m. in the International Terminal to begin a 10-day trip to Brazil that will include stays with host families, visits to Salvador, Recife and Itamaraca Island.

Parts fall off China Airlines jet on approach to ATL

ATLANTA -- Federal aviation officials are investigating what caused parts of a Chinese Airline cargo jetet to crash on top of a house in metro Atlanta.

The 747 was on its final approach, when a 20-foot section of the wing crashed to the ground, slamming through the roof of an Ellenwood home.

Out of nowhere, parts of the leading edge of the China Air 747 wing pierced the roof of the home.

There were no injuries and the pilot landed the plane safely at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

But for homeowners in the neighborhood it was frightening.

"We do get probably at least 100 planes a day coming over our house so for something to fall is devastating because we have kids who play in the area, play outside all the time," said Kimberly Johnson, a neighborhood homeowner.

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Fulton County Schools see graduation rates on steady rise

Fulton County Schools see graduation rates on steady rise

FULTON COUNTY -- In 2012-2013 school year, the Fulton County School System saw an increase in graduation rates, continued from a 2011 rise. 

In 2011, seniors had a 70.1 percent graduation rate, followed by 71.3 percent for 2013, a spokeswoman for Fulton County Schools reported. Throughout the schools, nine saw the rise in rates. Roswell High School was among the top with a 12-point jump. 

"It's great that 71 percent of our students are successfully finishing high school, but that also means more than a quarter of our students are being left behind," Superintendent Robert Avossa said. "One of our strategic focuses is to increase graduation rates to 90 percent by 2017."

Avossa pointed out that support from parents and the community are key helpers to achieve Fulton County's graduation goal. 

Suspicious fire at vacant Hapeville house

HAPEVILLE, Ga. -- Fire officials are investigating a suspicious fire at an empty home in Hapeville.

The blaze was first reported shortly after midnight Thursday at 3430 Harding Avenue.

Hapeville Fire spokesman Joey Overton said witnesses saw people running from the house shortly before the fire broke out, leading investigators to question whether it was arson. No suspects have been identified and the official cause has not yet been determined.

The house was not completely destroyed but still sustained heavy damage, mainly toward the back, Overton said.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Chick-fil-A opening second restaurant in Silicon Valley

Chick-fil-A opening second restaurant in Silicon Valley

ATLANTA -- Seven months after losing a bid to build a new restaurant in Mountain View, Calif., Chick-fil-A is taking its sandwiches four miles down the road ... to Sunnyvale.

It will be the Atlanta-based chain's second Silicon Valley location.

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Chick-fil-A media reps didn't return several calls seeking comment.

But the new franchise is a sure sign the company is still looking to establish a stronger foothold in that part of California.

The chain generated $4.6 billion in sales last year, up about 12 percent from $4.1 billion in 2011. It also opened 96 restaurants in 2012, bringing its count at the end of the year to 1,690 locations in 39 states and Washington, D.C.