Former UGA player goes viral after buying stranger's groceries

A simple trip to the grocery store turned into a viral story of generosity when New Orleans Saints rookie Christen Miller stepped in to buy a stranger's groceries.

Clarkston woman delivers healthy baby girl amid severe storms

As severe weather ripped through the Clarkston area in DeKalb County overnight Wednesday, a woman managed to brave the storm and give birth to a healthy baby girl with the help of responding paramedics.

Georgia firm settles COVID-19 loan fraud allegations for $2.6M

A Peachtree City business has agreed to pay $2.6 million after federal investigators found the firm improperly secured a pandemic relief loan.

Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler

U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.

Free bicycle camps expand nationally after local program closures

Two high school triathletes are expanding a nonprofit organization, based in Alpharetta, coast-to-coast to ensure children from all financial backgrounds have access to free bicycle training, safety gear and equipment.

Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders

Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.

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.