16-year-old becomes youngest to receive Ph.D. in the US, university claims

Mike Wimmer was also running three companies while getting his Ph.D. “I’ve learned over time to have a really good balance of that work and school, as well as personal time.”

Austell mom, 3 daughters graduating on same day from Georgia State

Clayton County teacher Quila Lee and her three daughters are all getting their degrees on the same day from Georgia State.

Metro Atlanta childhood cancer survivor gives back to other patients

Back in 2015, Mary Tipton Carter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Ten years later, she is continuing a tradition of making special gift baskets for other young patients.

Surprise! Army veteran receives new service dog after tragic loss

Just months after a disabled Iraq War veteran’s service dog died in a car crash, on Monday she met not only the new dog that is being trained to help her, but the people who stepped up to make it possible.

Lost stuffed otter at Atlanta airport sparks nationwide search for owner

Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are hoping someone knows the owner of this plush otter found over the weekend.

Watch: Golden retrievers appear under seats during best flight ever

A couple recently found two golden retrievers resting under their seats on a flight from Fort Myers, Florida to Detroit, Michigan.

Roswell firefighter makes a snappy save on Crabapple Road

Roswell firefighter rescues snapping turtle from busy Crabapple Road, responding to a lighthearted “Code T.U.R.T.L.E.” situation.

Library Dads help Atlanta fathers and kids bond over reading

Atlanta's Library Dads gives fathers the chance to connect with their young kids and foster a love of reading.

Atlanta veteran's new home decorated, furnished by nonprofit Comfort Arms

A local Army veteran known as "Papa Joe" has a newly decorated and furnished home, thanks to the efforts of Comfort Arms, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need.

Savannah Bananas, Party Animals visit patients at Children's Healthcare

Before taking the field at Truist Park for a pair of sold-out games, the Savannah Bananas and their rival team, the Party Animals, spent part of their weekend bringing joy to young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.