Good Day Atlanta viewer information: July 10, 2023
Atlanta - Here's what you may have missed on Good Day Atlanta on July 10, 2023:
New Heirloom Donuts shop
After a fire destroyed their previous location, Heirloom Donuts has a new shop in Peachtree City. Paul Milliken interviews the Executive Pastry Chef and marvels at the "decorate your donut" station.
Heirloom Donuts recovers from fire with new Peachtree City shop: Heirloom’s flagship location in Sharpsburg was gutted by a fire last September, which was devastating to business owners Justin and Laura Gibson and the surrounding community. Though the 100-year-old building was destroyed by the fire, the Gibsons now operate the market and donut shop out of The Avenue at Peachtree City in addition to a donut shop in Newnan and an upcoming location in LaGrange.
FDA approves drug for Alzheimer's patients
Leqembi is a drug suitable for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer discusses risks, eligibility, cost, and accessibility to the medication.
Dr. Winawer talks the latest in health care news: Last week the Food & Drug administration gave full approval of a drug that helps treat patients who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Medicare said it would cover 80-percent of the cost. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer is here with all the details on this.
Be The Match donor saves life
Briana Stephens shares her story of having aplastic anemia and the moment she learned a donor became available to her through the Be The Match foundation.
Be The Match: Briana Stephens is 29 years old and waited for years to find a viable matching donor so she could go to transplant. She’s a Black woman who was impacted by the disparity on the registry. She had aplastic anemia, a blood disorder that required she receive blood transfusions every 2 weeks. Be The Match® is a community of donors, volunteers, health care professionals and researchers who deliver cures by helping patients get the life-saving marrow transplant they need. For more information on how you can help, click here.
Tina Knowles home burglarized
Thieves stole jewels and $1 million from Tina Knowles's LA home while she was away. The crime is still under investigation.
Kierra M talks the latest in entertainment news: Tina Knowles and Damson Idris are the latest celebs to be hit by burglary while away from their home. Radio host Kierra M has the details on what happened.
Pet of the Day from Humane Society of Cobb County
Bunker loves people and is eager to show love. She is a gentle girl who is shy but also very curious and affectionate. She loves playing with her best friend Sawyer.
Pet of the Day