Liza Lucas
11Alive Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Cobb County high school students transform to firefighters-in-training
A new partnership with Cobb Fire and Osborne High School is giving students a detour from sitting at the desk every day to explore a potential career in firefighting → Read More
Apprenticeship program launches at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
The new career development initiative will first focus in the area of facilities maintenance. → Read More
VERIFY | Are texts about locked Amazon accounts a scam?
Many have said they've gotten the text alert multiple times in the same day. → Read More
Taking students to the skies | New program aims to increase diversity in aviation
A brand new effort is happening in metro Atlanta to increase diversity in the aviation industry, offering students a chance to test their skills in the skies. → Read More
Feel the love: DeKalb high school offers students hugs to start the day
On Wednesdays, there's something special waiting for students. Classmates and staff line the sidewalks ready to greet teens with a hug. → Read More
Metro Atlanta school districts pilot new crisis alert system
Georgia lawmakers could vote on a bill that would require school districts to have a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting to first responders. → Read More
'These are not your grandmother's quilts'
For more than 20 years, the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild has united in a special mission; to preserve the art, craft and history of African American quilting. → Read More
Henry County neighborhood shaken after gunfire breaks out at teen party
Police said there are no reports anyone was hurt in the gunfire. → Read More
Gwinnett health centers to offer Narcan for free
The health district has more than 5,000 free emergency Narcan kits available for anyone 18 and older. → Read More
Georgia Senate bill aims to include churches in 'safe haven' law
The law currently allows mothers to drop off a newborn infant at medical facilities, fire stations and police stations. → Read More
Lawmakers push to stop housing foster kids in hotels
Senators on the new children and families committee have been laser focused on this issue. → Read More
Parents push for easier childcare access in Georgia
While cost and access have long been barriers to quality childcare, advocates say the pandemic has further stressed the system, and parents are desperate for help. → Read More
With scams on the rise, efforts are underway to get SNAP families their money back
Under a new law, SNAP recipients who had benefits stolen since October 1 can be reimbursed for up two months of payments. → Read More
Hey! Hydrate! helps Atlanta 'water boys' turn into teen entrepreneurs
The teens now sell their own 'Hey! Hydrate! bottled water at a downtown kiosk → Read More
Atlanta doctors focus on bringing awareness to gun safety, preventing youth violence
Last year, 1,672 children and teenagers under 17 were killed by gun violence, according to the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive. → Read More
Georgia advocates push to eliminate sales tax on diapers
Helping Mamas provides families in need with such basics and other baby items. The nonprofit is working with the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students. → Read More
Schools are stocking up on Narcan | Which metro Atlanta districts have the medication
Narcan, or naloxone, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. 11Alive surveyed more than 15 school districts to find out which have the medication on hand → Read More
Yes, some families may see a drop in SNAP benefits after getting an increase in Social Security payments
SNAP is based on income, and the increased Social Security payment can push families into a higher income bracket, reducing the food benefits they qualify for. → Read More
Drop-in Center offering support to youth experiencing homelessness
There are an estimated 3,372 youth experiencing homelessness in the metro-Atlanta area, according to a survey from Georgia State University. → Read More
'I think we're pretty fortunate' | Austell neighbors say damage is bad, but could be worse
More than 20 homes were damaged. NWS will survey the area Saturday to determine if a tornado did go through the area. → Read More