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Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

ATLANTA -- Heavy rain throughout much of metro Atlanta resulted in flooding Sunday morning.

11Alive meteorologist Allison Chinchar said certain areas in northeastern Georgia got between 4 and 6 inches of rain, including Forsyth, Hall and north Fulton counties.

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The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the Atlanta Road area of Flowery Branch should be avoided, as more than 6 inches of rain shut down the street between Spout Springs and Wade Orr roads. The city of Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Boys Lacrosse Poll

ATLANTA-- With Championship Weekend upon us, the latest installment of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 High School Boys Lacrosse Poll arrives. Take a look at our final countdown before the new champions are crowned.

Lassiter Boys lead this week's list, with Centennial, Decatur, Milton, and Northview in the top 5.

Westminster, Lambert, Lovett, Chattahoochee, and Walton round out the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today High School Sports for 11Alive News and 11 Alive.Com   

USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll

ATLANTA -- As we head for Championship Weekend, take a look at the latest USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll. The birds from North Fulton still lead the way.

The Milton girls are still atop the Super 25 this week, with Walton, Lassiter, Centennial, and Mill Creek in the top 5.

Westminster, McIntosh, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee, and Kell round out the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today High School Sports for 11Alive News and 11Alive.Com

USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is here, just in time for Championship Week.

Loganville, and Gainesville lead this week's list. Milton, Blessed Trinity, and Walton complete the Top 5.

East Coweta, Parkview, Starr's Mill, East Paulding and McEachern round out this week's Top 10.

The Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today High School Sports for 11Alive and 11Alive.com

 

USAToday Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacosse Poll

ATLANTA -- The latest edition of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll is here. With the state playoffs underway,the name on the top remains the same.

The Milton girls are soaring above everyone else this week with Walton, Lassiter, Centennial, and Westminster in the Top 5.

Mill Creek, Alpharetta, West Forsyth, Kell, and Chattahoochee round out the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 polls are computer generated and produced exclusively by USA Today for 11Alive News

USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

ATLANTA -- The latest installment of the USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is ready for inspection. A familiar face is at the top of the countdown again this week.

Loganville leads the way this week, with Milton, Gainesville, Blessed Trinity and East Coweta in the top 5.

McEachern is next , with Walton, East Paulding, Marietta and Parkview completing the top 10.

The Metro Atlanta Super 25 Polls are computer generated and and produced by USA Today exclusively for 11Alive and 11Alive.com.

78-year-old man found dead, grandson and girlfriend charged

MABLETON, Ga. -- A young Cobb County couple was charged with the murder of a 78-year-old Lilburn man Tuesday evening. 

According to Cobb County Police, 78-year-old Edward Smith was reported missing by family members on May 5. Authorities said neither Smith nor his truck had been seen by his family since May 2. 

Authorities located Smith dead inside his truck in south Cobb County. Smith's 30-year-old grandson Casey Collins and Collins' 23-year-old girlfriend Sarah Cook have been charged with his death. 

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Cobb County authorities will conduct an autopsy to determine how Smith died. 

Collins and Cook are being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. They have been charged with one count each of felony murder.