ATLANTA, Ga. -- History was written at the Morehouse College commencement ceremony on Sunday morning.

The first African-American president, Barack Obama addressed graduates at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s alma mater.

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But it's what was in his message that has many people around the country talking and thinking. In his address, President Obama was direct and blunt to the, largely, African-American group men.

ATLANTA -- Community & Southern Bank is holding a conference in early June, where high school students in and around Atlanta can learn about finances.

The 21st Century Leaders Youth Leadership Conference is part of a weeklong Youth Leadership Institute taking place at Emory on June 2 - 7. 

Six team members from Community & Southern Bank will be there to talk about financial responsibility, banking and finance management. Those six are holding afternoon sessions on Monday, June 3.

"As banking professionals, we understand the need to cultivate fiscally sound members of society. We want to ensure their personal finances - and the economic security of our state and nation - are positively impacted by good choices," CSB's Chief Executive Officer said. "It is of utmost importance to CSB that we help guide the development of financial skills for the next generation of leaders."  

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.