Doctors at Grady Memorial Hospital call a Conyers woman's recovery a miracle. They expect 50-year-old Sylvia Ennis to make a full recovery after a 4-foot long tree branch impaled her the day after a heavy rain in January.
Ennis, who is the clinical business manager at Emory School of Medicine, was driving on Clifton Road in Druid Hills last month when a 100-foot tall pine tree toppled over and crushed her Toyota Corolla. A huge branch impaled her abdomen and left her trapped inside the car.
Doctors say Ennis was extremely critical when she arrived at the hospital. They say every second counted when trying to save her, and she was in the emergency room in a matter of a few minutes. When she arrived at Grady, her body was literally shutting down. Doctors say she was very close to having a heart attack, but 8 to 10 doctors immediately started working on her.
Ennis' sister and best friend, Janet Mitchell, rushed to her bedside, fearing the worst. She says she was praying for her sister, and now those prayers have been answered. Ennis celebrated her 50th birthday on Sunday at Grady. She is off of her ventilator and out of intensive care. Though she can't walk yet, she's determined to recover.
Ennis' family has set up an account to help pay for her long recovery. If you'd like to donate, contact any Wells Fargo Bank.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:23 GMT
Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:35:16 GMT
Residents who live on the south side of Atlanta are upset that their community was ranked the ninth most dangerous neighborhood in the country.
Residents who live on the south side of Atlanta are upset that their community was ranked the ninth most dangerous neighborhood in the country. They're stepping up to defend their neighborhood and organizing residents to form civic associations.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:30:10 GMT
In the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, there are several stories of survival from storm victims who were wearing helmets that may have saved their lives.
In the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, there are several stories of survival from storm victims who were wearing helmets that may have saved their lives.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges. Brooks pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:46:32 GMT
Testimony continued Wednesday in a Fulton County courtroom in the case of a Sandy Springs man accused of gunning down his wife.
Testimony continued Wednesday in a Fulton County courtroom in the case of a Sandy Springs man accused of gunning down his wife. Prosecutors say Michael Parson shot his wife, Adina, eight times in April 2012 outside their apartment.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:20:38 GMT
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe.
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe. They say 1-year-old Annya Buchannon was in the back of a car that was stolen just after midnight from the Playskool Daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park.
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