How to get tickets to fish fry to benefit families of Spalding County deputies
The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is holding a fish fry on Friday, July 14 to help the families of Lt. Nick and Rachel Bruce as well as Deputy Kyle Mason.
The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is holding a fish fry on Friday, July 14 to help the families of Lt. Nick and Rachel Bruce as well as Deputy Kyle Mason.
Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer will survive beyond 5 years, study finds
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Declining death rates could be due to "more sensitive screenings," experts say.
Metro Atlanta mom credits Children's Hospital with 11 year old's recovery after near-fatal crash
A young girl and her mother have made it their mission to give back after a near-fatal crash left her with injuries doctors at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta say only half of all people survive.
A young girl and her mother have made it their mission to give back after a near-fatal crash left her with injuries doctors at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta say only half of all people survive.
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.
NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal and the sheriff's office had two big events all aimed at helping families and strengthening relationships with youth.
Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Georgia woman turns to brain-training smartphone app to try to boost her memory
Brain training smartphone apps are gaining popularity, as Americans try to find ways to stay mentally sharp as they age. Anita Hilbun found BrainHQ, an app she uses every morning to try to boost her cognitive skills.
Brain training smartphone apps are gaining popularity, as Americans try to find ways to stay mentally sharp as they age. Anita Hilbun found BrainHQ, an app she uses every morning to try to boost her cognitive skills.
Can an app help you stay mentally sharp?
Brain-training smartphone apps are becoming more popular than ever but can they help you stay mentally sharp?
Brain-training smartphone apps are becoming more popular than ever but can they help you stay mentally sharp?
Atlanta named 4th-worst city for mosquitos, survey finds
When it comes to mosquitos, Atlanta is one of the worst for the blood-sucking pests.
When it comes to mosquitos, Atlanta is one of the worst for the blood-sucking pests.
Detention officers work fast to save Coweta County inmate's life
Coweta County detention officers are credited with giving lifesaving first aid to an inmate that was having an apparent heart attack behind bars.
Coweta County detention officers are credited with giving lifesaving first aid to an inmate that was having an apparent heart attack behind bars.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
Food allergies more common among Hispanic, Black and Asian individuals, study finds
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
Bikers turn out for Henry County Sheriff's Office's Ride 4 Unity
Nearly 1,000 bikers turned out on Saturday for the third annual Ride 4 Unity in Locust Grove.
Nearly 1,000 bikers turned out on Saturday for the third annual Ride 4 Unity in Locust Grove.
West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
Former North Carolina health official is picked to be new CDC director
Dr. Mandy Cohen, a former North Carolina official, will be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House announced Friday.
Dr. Mandy Cohen, a former North Carolina official, will be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House announced Friday.
Nerve freezing procedures helps relieve post-surgery pain and the need for opioids
Doctors are using a nerve-freezing procedure to relieve post-surgery incision pain in people undergoing knee replacements. Curt Bazemore of Forsyth County, Georgia, says the procedure numbed his knee pain for months.
Doctors are using a nerve-freezing procedure to relieve post-surgery incision pain in people undergoing knee replacements. Curt Bazemore of Forsyth County, Georgia, says the procedure numbed his knee pain for months.
How to freeze the pain away
If you've ever had to have surgery, you've probably worried about the pain afterwards. That fear of pain can be powerful, but there may be a way around it, for people facing knee replacements. There is a procedure to freeze the nerves and stop the pain before it starts.
If you've ever had to have surgery, you've probably worried about the pain afterwards. That fear of pain can be powerful, but there may be a way around it, for people facing knee replacements. There is a procedure to freeze the nerves and stop the pain before it starts.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Atlanta man sentenced 7 years for multiple fraud schemes involving COVID-19 relief money
An Atlanta resident, Oluwagbemiga Otufale, has been handed a seven-year prison sentence for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
An Atlanta resident, Oluwagbemiga Otufale, has been handed a seven-year prison sentence for his involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Billing code change could make popular breast reconstruction surgery harder for cancer survivors to find
Jamie Cooper of Scottdale, Georgia, has to get through breast cancer treatment before she can undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The 40-year-old mother of two has been researching her options for months. Now, because of a relatively little-known medical billing code change, Cooper worries her insurance provider may not cover the cost of the surgery once she is ready for it next year.
Jamie Cooper of Scottdale, Georgia, has to get through breast cancer treatment before she can undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The 40-year-old mother of two has been researching her options for months. Now, because of a relatively little-known medical billing code change, Cooper worries her insurance provider may not cover the cost of the surgery once she is ready for it next year.
Florida apartment complex fines resident $400 after visit from friend with service dog
Daytona Beach man is looking for answers after his friend was fined by her apartment complex following a visit from him and his service dog.
Daytona Beach man is looking for answers after his friend was fined by her apartment complex following a visit from him and his service dog.