Shaq, Atlanta athletes give back to area youth

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal and the sheriff's office had two big events all aimed at helping families and strengthening relationships with youth.

Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'

Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

6 things homeowners insurance does not cover

Here are six items that most folks think might be covered, but in many cases, they are not.

Hosea Helps distribute supplies to mothers during Mommy and Me Giveaway

On Saturday, Hosea Helps held their annual "Mommy and Me Giveaway," with the mission of assisting mothers and babies. Mothers were able to obtain necessities such as formula, wipes, baby food, and even bassinets.

Walt Disney World to loosen theme park reservation requirements in 2024: What you need to know

While reservations will still be required for some tickets, Disney announced that it would loosen reservation requirements to visit Walt Disney World's Florida theme parks in 2024.

5K boxes of food given to those in need in DeKalb County

Members of the faith community in DeKalb County have begun early preparations for Mother's Day celebrations this year by distributing more than 5,000 boxes of food yesterday at multiple churches across the county.

WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency

The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.

History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic

According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.

Inflation drives Manuel's Tavern owner to ‘hit the nuclear button’ on menu

“We have been eating those cost for so long, and now it was clear that we couldn’t eat them any longer,” the Manuel's Tavern owner Brian Maloof told FOX 5.

US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.

How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free

Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.

It's Better than Ice Cream nonprofit offering kids a way to escape youth violence

With about one month left in the school year for students across metro Atlanta, many are concerned about keeping kids safe this summer. A local nonprofit is trying to get the city’s youth off the street and into entrepreneurship.

Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders

Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.

More than 1K student athletes compete in track and field event at Westlake High School

More than a thousand student athletes from across the state of Georgia and from 30 schools participated in what is considered one of the top track and field meets in the county on Saturday.