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Teens produce autism film, ask 'Are You Aware'?

Submitted by Donna Lowry, 11Alive Reporter
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:34am

CUMMING, Ga. -- The number of kids with autism in Georgia's schools is rising so quickly, educators are trying to find ways to deal with it.

It's not just the students with autism they worry about, but the perceptions of the other students who go to school with them.

A new film is trying to change how teenagers, in particular, look at kids with autism. It debuted last October at the ReelAbilities ALT Disabilities Film Festival.

The film's message is powerful not only because teens with autism speak candidly on camera about their disorder, but because teenagers produced the documentary at a level they knew their peers would understand.

The film begins with a young man standing in the middle of the hallway as dozens of teens pass by him and don't acknowledge him.

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2012 Free Summer Activities for Kids in Atlanta

Submitted by Heather Clark, Act Together Ministries, Children's Charity Director
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 6:56am

ATLANTA -- Here is a list of free summer activities for kids and families throughout the Atlanta area. There are plenty of free activities to keep your little ones busy: VBS, movies in the park, educational events, crafts, splash parks and more.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Many churches around Atlanta offer VBS free of charge. Some even include a free meal each day. Sign up fast because spots go quickly. The children will enjoy fun, games, and crafts while learning about Jesus. If any of these churches are charging for VBS, please let us know.

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When does the school year end?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:28pm
When does the school year end?

CUMMING, Ga. -- The last day of school is right around the corner for Forsyth County students.

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Friday, May 25.

The last days of school in other metro Atlanta districts are staggered throughout the second half of May. They include:

Wednesday, May 16
Clarke County

Thursday, May 17
Hall County

Friday, May 18
Bartow County
Clayton County
Fulton County

Tuesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools
Barrow County

Wednesday, May 23
Carroll County
Gwinnett County
Newton County

Thursday, May 24
Cobb County
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County
Rockdale County

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GA 400 shoulder opens to commuters

Submitted by Paul Crawley, 11Alive Reporter
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:10pm

ATLANTA -- GA 400 commuters are getting a bit of a break, at least on a five-and-a-half-mile stretch. 

PHOTOS | Riding along GA 400 shoulder

As of 6:30 a.m. Monday, southbound drivers are able to use the right shoulder lane from Holcomb Bridge Road down to the North Springs MARTA Station exit as an extra travel lane. 

Georgia DOT workers were still putting up new signs on Tuesday, some taped over, to advertise the new lane and the fact that it will only be legal from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

The DOT has had plans for just such an extra lane for years, but Commissioner Keith Golden said they never became reality until Nathan Deal became governor.

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Remembering Many on Mother's Day

Submitted by Heather Clark, Act Together Ministries, Children's Charity Director
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 2:31pm
Remembering Many on Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. Thank you for the sacrifices you make. For staying up all night with a sick child, for helping with homework, running the family taxi to endless ball games, and for all the things you do to keep the household running smoothly. May your day be blessed with flowers, breakfast in bed, extra chores from the kids, handmade crafts, and time to yourself.

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Chiropractor helps wounded wallaby

Submitted by Paul Crawley, 11Alive Reporter
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 8:22pm

CUMMING, GA -- When we think of chiropractors, we usually think of human patients.

But a Forsyth County chiropractor is trying to help save the life of a more exotic creature from down under.

The patient's name is Oliver.

Five-years-old and sixty-eight pounds, he's a Marcropus Agilis...an Agile Wallaby.

This smaller cousin to the kangaroo belongs to Roger Nelson who raises various marsupials at his Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawson County.

He brought Oliver to the Stover Sports Injury and Chiropractic Wellness center in Cumming on Friday.

Dr. Craig Stover was surprised when he got the first phone call.

"My buddy, that's the vet, he called me and he said, 'I got a crazy one for you' and I said, 'What's that?' and he said, 'a kangaroo', and I started laughing and said, 'bring him on over'," Stover told 11 Alive News.

The chiropractor has worked on some cats and dogs, but never anything like this.

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