Gwinnett County mentoring program expanding
The award-winning community-based mentoring program in Gwinnett County Public Schools is getting a reboot in continuing the mission to make sure students get the support they need to succeed. Director of Academic Support James Rayford and mentor KolinDa Scialabba sat down with Joanne Feldman to talk about the program.
The award-winning community-based mentoring program in Gwinnett County Public Schools is getting a reboot in continuing the mission to make sure students get the support they need to succeed. Director of Academic Support James Rayford and mentor KolinDa Scialabba sat down with Joanne Feldman to talk about the program.
Fairburn mini-golf course's back-to-school event
Miniature golf course Swing is hosting a "Get Your Putt Back to School Bash" this Saturday and you're invited.
Miniature golf course Swing is hosting a "Get Your Putt Back to School Bash" this Saturday and you're invited.
TWO urban licks serves up tacos and tequila
TWO urban licks has been making diners on the Atlanta BeltLine happy for years, and the restaurant is celebrating Taco and Tequila Thursdays every week in August. General manager and sommelier Matt Bradford and executive chef Matt Marcheselli visited the Good Day kitchen to show Sharon Lawson some delicious food and cocktails.
TWO urban licks has been making diners on the Atlanta BeltLine happy for years, and the restaurant is celebrating Taco and Tequila Thursdays every week in August. General manager and sommelier Matt Bradford and executive chef Matt Marcheselli visited the Good Day kitchen to show Sharon Lawson some delicious food and cocktails.
Curated Corner supports Habitat for Humanity
If you're looking to get your hands on some affordable but high-end new and gentle used furniture and d�cor, Habitat for Humanity has something for you. The nonprofit is partnering with Atlanta HGTV star and design pro Michel Smith Boyd to launch a Curated Corner in its ReStore.
If you're looking to get your hands on some affordable but high-end new and gentle used furniture and d�cor, Habitat for Humanity has something for you. The nonprofit is partnering with Atlanta HGTV star and design pro Michel Smith Boyd to launch a Curated Corner in its ReStore.
New apartments for Georgia Tech students
Georgia Tech will soon start the fall semester, and many students will live in new apartments that look nothing like traditional dorms. Good Day go a first look inside the Whistler Luxury Apartments in Midtown.
Georgia Tech will soon start the fall semester, and many students will live in new apartments that look nothing like traditional dorms. Good Day go a first look inside the Whistler Luxury Apartments in Midtown.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information for Aug. 9, 2023
Here's what you may have missed today on Good Day Atlanta.
Here's what you may have missed today on Good Day Atlanta.
Athletes 'chill out' inside Marietta’s massive ice complex
We're looking at another afternoon in the 90s, but there's one place in metro Atlanta where we can guarantee the temperature will be much, much cooler.
We're looking at another afternoon in the 90s, but there's one place in metro Atlanta where we can guarantee the temperature will be much, much cooler.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of NE Georgia
Sapphire is a lovable pup who has a passion for water, sleeping, and playing with toys. While she's selective with her doggy companions, a meet-and-greet would help to ensure compatibility.
Sapphire is a lovable pup who has a passion for water, sleeping, and playing with toys. While she's selective with her doggy companions, a meet-and-greet would help to ensure compatibility.
Tony Lanez sentenced for shooting
Rapper Tony Lanez has been sentenced to prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot three years ago. Radio personality Niecy Shaw joined Joanne Feldman with an update on the rapper's hearing.
Rapper Tony Lanez has been sentenced to prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot three years ago. Radio personality Niecy Shaw joined Joanne Feldman with an update on the rapper's hearing.
Athletes 'chill out' at local ice complex
We're looking at another afternoon in the 90s, but there's one place in metro Atlanta where we can guarantee the temperature will be much, much cooler.
We're looking at another afternoon in the 90s, but there's one place in metro Atlanta where we can guarantee the temperature will be much, much cooler.
The decadent desserts of Cheesecaked
Described as 'heaven on earth,' Cheesecaked is the local bakery that's putting an amazing spin on the classic dessert. Owner Shawn Brown joined Joanne Feldman to share a few of the amazingly rich sweet treats the bakery has to offer.
Described as 'heaven on earth,' Cheesecaked is the local bakery that's putting an amazing spin on the classic dessert. Owner Shawn Brown joined Joanne Feldman to share a few of the amazingly rich sweet treats the bakery has to offer.
Tommy Davidson brings laughs to Atlanta
Legendary comedian and actor Tommy Davidson has continued to kill it on stages across the country, and now he's heading to Atlanta for a three-night stay a the Atlanta Comedy Theater. Davidson joked around with Sharon Lawson about his decades of making people laugh, the new baby in the family, and more.
Legendary comedian and actor Tommy Davidson has continued to kill it on stages across the country, and now he's heading to Atlanta for a three-night stay a the Atlanta Comedy Theater. Davidson joked around with Sharon Lawson about his decades of making people laugh, the new baby in the family, and more.
Cooking up tacos with Chef Dan Martinez
Chef Dan Martizez knows his way around the kitchen but he really knows his way around a grill. He has a new cookbook titled '10 Tacos y Mas,' and he visited the Good Day kitchen to make some pork belly tacos with Alyse Eady.
Chef Dan Martizez knows his way around the kitchen but he really knows his way around a grill. He has a new cookbook titled '10 Tacos y Mas,' and he visited the Good Day kitchen to make some pork belly tacos with Alyse Eady.
The secret problem with unlimited PTO
One thing employers use to sweeten the pot for new employees is the offer of unlimited paid time off, but the FOX 5 I-Team?s Dana Fowle says it may not be as good as it sounds.
One thing employers use to sweeten the pot for new employees is the offer of unlimited paid time off, but the FOX 5 I-Team?s Dana Fowle says it may not be as good as it sounds.
Baby endangered shark rays growing up at the Georgia Aquarium
Fewer than 25 of the special shark rays live in zoos and aquariums across the U.S., and their numbers are dwindling in the wild from illegal fishing. The Georgia Aquarium is hoping to help reverse that trend.
Fewer than 25 of the special shark rays live in zoos and aquariums across the U.S., and their numbers are dwindling in the wild from illegal fishing. The Georgia Aquarium is hoping to help reverse that trend.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: August 8, 2023
Good Day Atlanta viewer information for August 8, 2023
Good Day Atlanta viewer information for August 8, 2023
Pets of the Day from Furkids
Piccolo is great with other dogs and would love an active home to teach her all kinds of new tricks. Avo Cato is super sweet and enjoys chasing laser toys and running around with other kitty friends.
Piccolo is great with other dogs and would love an active home to teach her all kinds of new tricks. Avo Cato is super sweet and enjoys chasing laser toys and running around with other kitty friends.
Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting
Megan Thee Stallion's long wait for fellow rapper Tory Lanez to face justice may come to an end today. Entertainment journalist Ally Lynn shares the details about the sentencing hearing.
Megan Thee Stallion's long wait for fellow rapper Tory Lanez to face justice may come to an end today. Entertainment journalist Ally Lynn shares the details about the sentencing hearing.
YMCA unveils Peach Bowl sports courts
Atlanta is getting its first look this morning at the new multipurpose courts for tennis, pickleball, flag football, basketball and more. It's all part of a renovation made possible by The Peach Bowl.
Atlanta is getting its first look this morning at the new multipurpose courts for tennis, pickleball, flag football, basketball and more. It's all part of a renovation made possible by The Peach Bowl.
New restaurant brings African flavors to Morningside-Lenox Park
It's name refers to the green color of fresh and healthy plants, and the owners of Verdure Kitchen and Cocktails say you'll see that term reflected in the decor and on the plates.
It's name refers to the green color of fresh and healthy plants, and the owners of Verdure Kitchen and Cocktails say you'll see that term reflected in the decor and on the plates.