Kohl's stores open round the clock from 12/20 to Christmas Eve

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 11:32am

(WXIA) -- Kohl's Department Stores announced Thursday that the for the first time, the chain's stores will stay open for more than 100 hours straight, from Friday, Dec. 20 through Christmas Eve.

"The holiday season is an eventful time for families, and Kohl's is making it easy for shoppers to wrap up their last- minute gift giving with 24-hour access to Kohl's stores right up to Christmas Eve," said Michelle Gass, Kohl's chief customer officer. "Not only does Kohl's have the hottest gifts at incredible prices, now shoppers will have the added benefit of being able to check off their lists, day or night, whenever it is most convenient for them."

The company's stores plan to open at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 and remain open non-stop through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Kohl's has 27 stores in metro Atlanta.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 10:36am

PELHAM, Ala. -- Investigators believe two men arrested in Alabama last month are responsible for multiple car break-ins in metro Atlanta.

Oscar Moses Badger, 37, and Bobby Hanna, 24, were arrested Nov. 14 in Pelham, Ala. Police said they were caught trying to break into a car in a daycare center parking lot. They led Alabama authorities on a brief chase, but were soon captured.

Cherokee County (Ga.) Sheriff's Lt. Jay Baker said investigators believe Badger and Hanna are behind at least six car break-ins at local parks and daycare centers in early November.

They may also be responsible for thefts in Gwinnett County and Peachtree City, Baker said.

Badger and Hanna are both from south Florida. At their time of their Alabama arrest, they were out of jail on bond for similar crimes in Pennsylvania and Texas. Because of this, they are being held on $2 million bond.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, December 5th, 2013, 7:49am

(WXIA) -- Registration for the 2014 General Educational Development tests is now open on the new MyGED website.

The site, located at ged.com, offers study plans, skills assessments and other resources to help adults receive the equivalent of a high school diploma.

The 2014 GED program launches on Jan. 2. It was overhauled to better prepare GED candidates for higher education and the working world, and ultimately allow them to find jobs with higher pay.

The website also features a list of GED testing centers across metro Atlanta.

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Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, 9:17pm

ATLANTA -- The USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll is here in time for the semifinals of the state football playoffs. Only two weeks to go, and the name at the top stays the same.

Buford leads the way again this week, with North Gwinnett next after a big win over Hillgrove. Griffin rises from 7 to 3 this week. Norcross climbs from 6 to 4, and Carrollton completes the top 5.

Collins Hill is 6, Sandy Creek is 7, while Creekside is up from 11 to 8. Gainesville and Hillgrove round out the top 10.

Tucker moves from 15 to 12, Kell goes from 21 to 15, and Marist climbs from 22 to 19.

Callaway is new in our poll this week at 22. The Cavaliers are 12-1 and will face Buford this Friday night.

Marietta returns at 25 this week, while Greater Atlanta Christian and Woodward Academy fall out of the Super 25.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, 12:30pm

LILBURN, Ga. -- Police have identified the teenager killed in a dirt bike accident in Gwinnett County last week.

The victim, 15-year-old Austin "AJ" Zwigart, was killed Nov. 27 while trying to cross a creek near Arcado Elementary School in Lilburn.

Lilburn police spokesperson Nikki Perry said Zwigart and a cousin were riding dirt bikes on private land when the victim drove into the small creek. The water was about 10 feet across and the creek's banks were roughly 3 feet high, Perry said.

Zwigart's bike hit one of the banks and flipped. The teen was thrown from the vehicle.

The victim's cousin called 911. Responding fire personnel pronounced Zwigart dead at the scene, Perry said.

No charges will be filed in Zwigart's death. Perry said the teen lived in Valencia, Pa., north of Pittsburgh.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Saturday, November 30th, 2013, 8:43am

Atlanta unemployment jumps to 7.7 percent

ATLANTA -- Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate climbed to 7.7 percent in October, up from 7.4 percent in September.

Gwinnett County's unemployment rate was 6.9 percent in October.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the reason for the increase is twofold: the number of layoffs increased, as did the number of unemployed residents.

Despite the unemployment numbers, metro Atlanta added roughly 2.4 million jobs in October, mostly in trade and transportation; education and health care; government; manufacturing; and financial services.

Metro Athens had Georgia's lowest unemployment rate in October, at 5.8 percent. The Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region had the highest at 10.9 percent.

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Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013, 8:44pm

USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Football Poll

ATLANTA -- The Thanksgiving edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Poll is ready for inspection. As the state playoffs head for the quarterfinal round the Wolves continue to be leaders of the pack.

Coming off a 40-7 victory over Woodward Academy, Buford will take a 12 and 0 record into this week's matchup with Carver, Columbus. The Wolves top the charts again with North Gwinnett , Collins Hill, Sandy Creek and Carrollton in the top 5 .

Norcross is 6 this week and Griffin jumps from 17 to 7 after a 42-7 win over Statesboro. This Friday night they will visit Sandy Creek. Gainesville, Lovett, and Hillgrove complete the top 10.

McEachern climbs from 20 to 13, Calhoun is up from 25 to 18.

Kell and Stockbridge return to the poll at 21 and 25.

Monroe Area and Stephenson fall out of the Super 25.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 poll is computer generated and is produced by USA Today High School Sports exclusively for 11Alive.

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