How a Cobb sergeant helped a baby arrive on his dad's birthday

Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.

Metro Atlanta woman turns 104 on Mother's Day: 'Give God the glory'

A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.

U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study

Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.

JD Vance talks Iran 'grand bargain' and housing at Georgia event

Vice President JD Vance joined Turning Point USA in Athens to discuss the administration's economic and foreign policy goals.

Atlanta unveils city's first Vietnam War memorial in Piedmont Park

More than 10 years after the project was first envisioned, the City of Atlanta officially opened a new Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Piedmont Park on Sunday to honor local soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.

$3M scratch-off winner among several big Georgia Lottery payouts this week

A $3 million Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket was sold at a Woodstock Walmart. Other big wins were reported in Lawrenceville and Locust Grove.

US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?

New CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidance: Georgia physicians respond

Georgia medical professionals said it is still important to consult with your doctor after the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change its COVID-19 vaccine guidance.

RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel changes COVID-19 shot guidelines

For the first time since the shots were developed, the group has declined to recommend their use — instead leaving the choice up to those who want them.

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk

A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.

South Fulton police officers praised for rescue

Two City of South Fulton police officers are receiving high praise for rescuing three people from an overturned vehicle following a car crash.