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Workers to Atlanta council: Raises are overdue

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 7:40pm

ATLANTA -- A hundred public safety employees, their families and other backers, started the day outside city hall-loudly making a point about their city salaries.

"He's bringing home less than ever," said Kelly Uhlis, the wife of an Atlanta police sergeant. She and other raise-backers say city workers gave back five percent of their salaries at the start of Mayor Reed's administration in the name of pension reform. Now they want it back-and more than Reed is offering.

"To suggest a one percent pay raise is absolutely infuriating," said Sgt. Carrie Mills, a retired Atlanta police officer who now works part time for the city. "What is a one percent pay raise? It's a happy meal! Every two weeks. A happy meal!"

By midafternoon, many of them were packing into the city council chamber. But it wasn't just public safety employees.

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 8:44pm

ATLANTA -- This week's USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Baseball Poll is here in time for State Championship Weekend. Some of the state's best are done, but the team at the top will get to play for the crown.

The Milton Eagles are in the class AAAAAA final against neighborhood rival Roswell. Blessed Trinity is next while Walton, Starr's Mill and Loganville round out the top 5.

Parkview, Gainesville come in at 6 and 7, with new state class 1A Private champion Eagle's Landing Christian at 8. Marist and East Coweta complete the top 10.

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

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USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 8:44pm

ATLANTA -- The latest USA Today Metro Atlanta Super 25 Girls Lacrosse Poll is here. The state finals are all done and a familiar face tops our charts.

The Milton girls successfully defended their class AAAAAA championship and led our list - Lassiter, Walton, Centennial and Westminster made up the top 5.

Mill Creek, McIntosh, Alpharetta, Chattahoochee and Kell rounded out the top 10.

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

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College Football Hall Construction On Schedule

Submitted by Randy Waters, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 7:35pm

ATLANTA, Ga. - - The College Football Hall of Fame should open as scheduled in August 2014. 11 Alive heard from hall President and CEO John Stephenson as well as Steve Hatchell of the National Football Foundation at an informational gathering Wednesday.

Admission will be $17.50 and there will be an emphasis on fans being able to personalize their visit. When they come through the door, they can indicate their college allegiance and then they can customize their trip through the facility to focus on their favorites.

Analysts project that a half million people will go through the building annually, which sounds like a large number. But when you consider the nearby Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca Cola each get over two million and one million respectively, one can see that the projections might not be a reach.

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Braves hammer Twins to complete series sweep

Submitted by 11Alive News Staff

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 6:18pm

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Evan Gattis hit a grand slam and B.J. Upton had a solo homer as part of a five-run fourth inning that helped the Atlanta Braves down the slumping Minnesota Twins, 8-3, to complete a three-game interleague sweep at Turner Field.

Ramiro Pena provided a solo shot, while Jason Heyward and Chris Johnson each had two hits and drove in a run for the Braves, who have won six straight.

Atlanta has swept back-to-back three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Twins.

Paul Maholm (6-4) tossed 7 1/3 innings and allowed one unearned run and seven hits with four strikeouts.

Justin Morneau drove in one run and Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Arcia each hit solo homers in the ninth for the Twins, losers of eight straight. Starter Vance Worley (1-5) allowed all eight runs on 10 hits over just 3 2/3 innings to absorb the loss.

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Fire burns at 50-year-old Atlanta business

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:47pm

ATLANTA -- A fire at United Transmission Service in downtown Atlanta produced heavy smoke that could be seen for miles.

PHOTOS | United Transmission Service fire

The two-alarm fire was first reported shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday at the building at 350 Marietta Street NW. Atlanta Fire spokeswoman Janet Ward said the fire was fully involved and the building is a total loss.

Construction worker Bill Askew spotted the fire on his way to a job and called 911.

"I called and told the fire department, send me a full alarm and maybe a second alarm, because this was rolling," he said.

A total of 70 firefighters responded with 15 trucks. They used ladders to fight the flames and billowing smoke.

The fire has since been put out. Fire officials are now investigating the cause.

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GSU's top rookie Merrigan, First-Team SS Prain highlight All-CAA selections

Submitted by Jenna Herb, Sports Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:44pm

ATLANTA -- Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year Josh Merrigan and first-team all-conference selection Chad Prain highlight Georgia State's six honorees on the All-CAA baseball teams announced Tuesday.

Merrigan, the freshman center fielder from Marietta, Ga., and Walton High School, was also tabbed to the All-CAA second team, along with designated hitter Chase Raffield and third baseman Caden Bailey.

Three Panthers were named to the CAA All-Rookie team in Merrigan, pitcher-infielder Matt Rose and catcher Joey Roach.

"All of these players are very deserving, and I am happy to see them recognized for their outstanding seasons," said GSU head coach Greg Frady, who now has coached 34 All-CAA and All-Rookie selections in his seven seasons.

"Their success on the field is the result of preseason preparation, in-season performance and continuing adjustments," he added. "They have all been a pleasure to work with."

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