'Walk for Peace' monks nearing outskirts of Washington, D.C., on 104th day

A group of almost 20 Buddhist monks is entering the final leg of an arduous 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace," nearing the outskirts of Washington, D.C., after 104 days on the road.

Atlanta animal shelter holds 'slumber party' during winter storm

LifeLine staff stayed overnight at shelters during freezing storms to ensure every animal remained safe and comforted.

Atlanta family moves into new home after storm destroyed apartment

A local mother and her two teen daughters are settling into a new home after their last one was destroyed during a severe storm.

Burke the Brave headed to football championship thanks to Dream on 3

A Sandy Springs boy known as “Burke the Brave” got the surprise of a lifetime when a group of visitors showed up with big news: he’s going to Miami to see the College Football National Championship.

DeKalb firefighter Eboni Kennedy graduates from rehab after on-duty injury

DeKalb County firefighter Eboni Kennedy was released from the Shepherd Center this week, marking a major milestone in her recovery after an on-duty leg amputation.

Last dog rescued after BioLab fire adopted from PAWS Atlanta

Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.

Dog survives 6 days trapped in 20-foot dry well under house

Firefighters performed a high-stakes technical rescue to save a dog after she survived six days trapped in a 20-foot-deep dry well beneath a home.

25 feel-good, heartwarming moments of 2025

From small gestures to big heroes to unforgettable surprises – 2025 was full of moments that warmed hearts.

Peace walk monks stop at Snellville temple for special visit

A group of Buddhist monks walking thousands of miles across the country in a call for peace and unity arrived in Gwinnett County on Wednesday, drawing crowds of supporters along their route.

Monks in Decatur: Walk of Peace greeted with open arms

Nineteen Buddhist monks held a peace rally in Decatur during a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C.

Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace

If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.