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Wounded Marine surprises mom on Mother's Day

GAINESVILLE, Ga -- A Georgia Marine who lost both legs to the war in Afghanistan rallied to provide his family with a Mother's Day surprise.

Lance Corporal Sean Adams left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, to be by his mother's side on her big day. Tina Adams had no idea any of her three sons would be with her on Sunday until she saw her 19-year-old roll through the doors of their church.

"Last year I was at basic training and I missed it," said Adams. "I told myself I wasn't going to miss it this year."

Tina Adams had prepared herself for a lonely Mother's Day.

"My oldest son went off to preach, and there I was with all three of my sons gone," said Adams. "Then here's Sean."

Sean Adams says his mother practically bowled him over when they saw one another.

"It was scary," he joked. "I started rolling backward thinking she's going to tackle me out of the chair."

When does the school year end?

When does the school year end?

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

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Thursday, May 17.

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

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

Friday, May 25
Buford City Schools
Cherokee County
Coweta County
Douglas County
Fayette County
Floyd County
Forsyth County
Henry County
Marietta City Schools
Paulding County

Downpour helps buoy Lake Lanier

Downpour helps buoy Lake Lanier

GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- The soggy Mother's Day weather may have been bad news to moms across the state, but it was good news for north Georgia's Lake Lanier.

The wet weather helped push the lake's level to almost 1,065 feet - just six feet below full pool level.

More rain and a possibly a thunderstorm or two are on the way. The wet front could bring heavy rain and shows that could linger into Wednesday night.

Children of Conservation Offers Dinner & A Cause Cards Starting June 1

Children of Conservation Offers Dinner & A Cause Cards Starting June 1

Children of Conservation is once again giving Atlanta residents the opportunity to save at some of the city’s top restaurants while also supporting an important cause. The non-profit organization known for providing an otherwise unavailable education to children of wildlife sanctuary workers in Africa is teaming up with over 85 local restaurants in all areas of Atlanta for its second annual Dinner & A Cause Card fundraiser.

Cumming Author's Book Wins IPPY Award

Cumming Author's Book Wins IPPY Award

CUMMING, Ga. -- The Lonely Parrot written by Cumming resident Lisa Kelley and illustrated by Charles Akins of Columbia, South Carolina has received a bronze medal from the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

Published by BQB Publishing, The Lonely Parrot was recognized in the Best Children's Illustrated eBook category. The book is a colorfully illustrated children's picture book inspired by the true-life events of JoJo a moustached parakeet. It is a touching story about the joys of owning and loving a parrot, as well as the responsibilities that go along with it.

The IPPY Awards, launched in 1996, are designed to bring increased recognition to deserving but often unsung titles from independent authors and publishers. Medalists were chosen from over 5,000 total entries.

Regents approve new college names for mergers

GAINESVILLE, Ga. -- The state Board of Regents has approved names for two institutions created by campus consolidations in central and north Georgia.

North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega and Gainesville State University will become the University of North Georgia. And Middle Georgia State College is the new name for the merger of Middle Georgia College in Cochran and Macon State College.

These are the first two names announced since the board voted in January to merge eight campuses into four to save money and create larger, stronger institutions in key areas of the state. The regents also approved mission statements for all four.

The new institutions must still be approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and then be voted on by the regents a final time.