Jennifer Leslie
11Alive Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, United States
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New coding boot camp in Atlanta is committed to diversifying tech
The Flatiron School at WeWork’s Colony Square location provides scholarships to women and minorities to help change the face of the tech world. → Read More
Mesothelioma patient celebrates milestones by facing fears
Mesothelioma is one of the three most prominent and deadly types of lung cancer. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month → Read More
Little League teams to be champions for players with special needs
"We aim to shift the mindset, deepen understanding and foster inclusiveness among our youth," said Laura Whitaker, Executive Director of Extra Special People → Read More
Transition is focus now that Georgia's governor race is over
Governor-elect Brian Kemp will announce the members of his transition committee during a news conference scheduled for Monday morning. → Read More
From Austria to Atlanta, timber is key to new office project at Atlantic Station
The wooden structure will store an estimated 3,646 metric tons of carbon dioxide. which is equal to taking about 1,000 cars off the road. → Read More
More ballots to be counted in Georgia Governor's race
Federal judge orders election officials to count absentee ballots with birthdate discrepancies but denies a request for the counting of provisional ballots cast in the wrong county. → Read More
Heroes for seniors to be honored at Wesley Woods gala
The evening will benefit more than 1,800 older adults who live throughout Wesley Woods’ residential communities across North Georgia, as well as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease research at Emory University. → Read More
Provisional ballots hold up results in Georgia Governor’s race
Federal judge orders Georgia’s Secretary of State to delay certification of election results until Friday. → Read More
Stacey Abrams files suit, Brian Kemp's lead drops in Georgia's governor race
Four things to know on Monday about the race for Georgia's governor. → Read More
Georgia students compete for Mountain Bike State Shampionship
The North Forsyth High School team won the state title in the Division I (high school teams) category and the Oconee County Composite Team won the state title in the Division II (composite teams) category. → Read More
Students to enjoy new outdoor learning lab in Acworth
Out Teach sponsored the "Big Dig" at Acworth Elementary School → Read More
Voters stand in long lines across Georgia to cast ballots
The enthusiasm continued even as the rain came down Election Day morning. → Read More
Scoliosis treatment makes twins taller, stronger
When twins Leyla and Maya Warren were diagnosed with scoliosis, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Schmitz recommended the MAGEC System for both girls. → Read More
Political talk at work is not protected speech
"The First Amendment protects people only from government interference with speech, not employer interference," said Matt Simpson, a partner at national labor and employment firm Fisher Phillips. → Read More
'We Got Your Back' campaign supports the homeless in Atlanta
The outreach event on Friday was sponsored by Bridge Investment Group, in partnership with the Danna Foundation. → Read More
Shop for a cause at Sandy Springs holiday market
The Elegant Elf Marketplace takes place Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Springs Civic & Cultural Center. → Read More
Costume contacts can damage your eyes
According to the Georgia Optometric Association, it is a felony offense to sell contact lenses without a license in Georgia. → Read More
Two Dunwoody High seniors develop election prediction website
A comprehensive forecast for every state senate and house seat in a general election has never been compiled before 50Fifty. → Read More
Crisis text line connects teens with help and it's untraceable
In the first nine months of Text 4 Help, students sent 466 text messages. Here are some examples: "No one understands me," "I'm afraid of failing, "My friend is suicidal," "I don't have any friends." → Read More
Metro Atlanta vigils to honor synagogue shooting victims
There are several vigils throughout the area on Monday and Tuesday. → Read More