ATLANTA -- Heavy rain throughout much of metro Atlanta resulted in flooding Sunday morning.

11Alive meteorologist Allison Chinchar said certain areas in northeastern Georgia got between 4 and 6 inches of rain, including Forsyth, Hall and north Fulton counties.

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The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the Atlanta Road area of Flowery Branch should be avoided, as more than 6 inches of rain shut down the street between Spout Springs and Wade Orr roads. The city of Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

Fulton County Commissioners approved $1,850,000 in 2013-2014 F.R.E.S.H. (Fulton Roundtable Expanded Services Headquarters) Grant funds for selected non-profit groups to carry out programs and direct services to children ages 0 to 21 from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.    The grant recipients were recommended by the F.R.E.S.H. Grant Community Advisory Boards. Commissioners approved the grant awards during the Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Recess Meeting.

The Community Advisory Boards reviewed applications, identified potential program sites and determined funding allocations. All applicants were required to address at least one of the following goals from the Board of Commissioners Health and Human Services Focus Areas, which included developing a network of integrated and effective health and human services that improve health outcomes and promote health equity; and enact policies that promote health equity and environmental justice.

The Riverside Farmers Market will open for its fourth season on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The popular market is operated by Fulton County Cooperative Extension.

The market will return to the same location, in the parking lot of Roswell City Hall located at 38 Hill Street. Hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through September.  The market is open rain or shine.

The 2013 season promises to be the strongest yet for the Riverside Farmers Market, with more than 15 vendors. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, vendors will provide knife sharpening, honey, baked goods, eco-friendly clothing, as well as live performances by local musicians.

Market visitors can also get free advice from UGA Fulton County Cooperative Extension Agents and Master Gardeners on topics ranging from planting a garden, to radon detection to canning.   

For more information, call (404) 613-7670 or (404) 332-2400.