Shaq spreads holiday cheer to students at DeKalb School of the Arts
Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.
Local foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students for holidays
The Brenda Smith Clay Foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students at Crawford Long Middle School. 90 needy students were identified and then adopted by the foundation. The students were allowed to write at least three gifts on their Christmas lists.
Gwinnett County officers save child in storm drain
Gwinnett County police rescued a missing 5-year-old boy with autism who crawled into a storm drain at Peachtree Ridge Park.
Blue Thanksgiving gala raises funds to help officers in crisis
Hundreds attended Blue Thanksgiving’s annual gala to raise funds for officers facing medical, financial, and family crises.
Mystery donor drops gold coin worth thousands in Salvation Army bucket
A Salvation Army location in Vermont recently received an unexpected and heartwarming surprise among its holiday donations.
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
Gwinnett man finishes 100-mile run to honor friend with rare genetic disorder
Gwinnett County runner Holden Cammarata is attempting a 100-mile run at Little Mulberry Park to honor his friend with Williams syndrome and raise awareness and support for the rare genetic disorder.
Calvary Children’s Home marks 20 years of Christmas tree sales to support kids
Annual tree sales fund key needs for children, including car repairs, tuition and yearly activities.
Newnan firefighters lift stranded deer after month long ordeal
Firefighters used a 70-foot ladder truck and rope gear to rescue a deer trapped for a month in a retention pond.
Season of giving: These charities are making a difference this Christmas
As the Christmas season approaches, a range of charities working tirelessly to support families and individuals in need.
More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food in 2025, GoFundMe report finds
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
California dog found in Lincoln Park after 4 years, returned to family
The dog - who was microchipped - was recently found tied to the fence of a small shelter in Lincoln Park four years and seven months later - and 2,289 miles away.
Hip-hop artist Flau’jae Johnson funds Sprayberry locker room transformation
Hip-hop artist and rising basketball star Flau’jae Johnson returned to Sprayberry High School with a significant gift for current student-athletes.
Dunkin' rewards students with SEC tickets after viral homecoming moment
Two Georgia high school students received a major surprise after a heartwarming moment from their homecoming game gained national attention earlier this fall.
'A miracle happened': Lifeguards rescue runaway dog swept out to sea in rip current
A beloved black lab mix named Sadie had luck, lifeguards and an AirTag on her side when she escaped from the San Diego home she was visiting and got swept out to sea by a rip current.
'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire
The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.
Annual Toys for Tots campaign underway in Atlanta
The U.S. Marine Corps’ annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway across metro Atlanta, with collection boxes set up at every Publix location now through Dec. 14.
Thousands of stuffed sloths headed to Scottish Rite in woman’s memory
Wild Republic, along with the family of Morgan Kaylor, will donate thousands of pink stuffed toy sloths to children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Scottish Rite Hospital.
Watch these kids have the best reaction to dad's Christmas lights
Video captured the special moment three kids in Pennsylvania had a touching reaction to their family’s outdoor Christmas lights.
Local nonprofit delivers Thanksgiving meals to officers in Cobb County
More than 400 meals were delivered to every police precinct in Cobb County as well as the sheriff's office and 911 center.