Former Falcons fullback visits injured Archer HS football player

Former Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli recently visited 17-year-old OJ Appiah, an Archer High School football player, who is recovering at the Shepherd Center following a brain injury.

Georgia Gwinnett College student makes school history with 3 bachelor's degrees

KimLinh Ngo graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with three bachelor's degrees - and she did it all while working at two restaurants to pay for classes.

Atlanta Falcons brighten spirits at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Several Atlanta Falcons players spent their Tuesday spreading holiday cheer at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital.

Couple helps hard-hit North Carolina farmers one Christmas tree at a time

The storm devastated crops in western North Carolina, leaving farmers with limited options to bring their trees to market in time for the holiday season.

Make-A-Wish kids bring back call-in Holiday Wish Line

Back by popular demand, the Make-A-Wish foundation is bringing back their Holiday Wish Line for a second year of spreading cheer to callers until the new year.

Douglas County deputies take students shopping for gifts

Christmas will be a little brighter for some Douglas County students this year, thanks to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Buford man starts 'North Carolina Santa Project' to restore normalcy for young hurricane victims

After seeing Hurricane Helene in North Carolina firsthand, a local man started a drive to get gifts to kids who live in some of the hardest hit areas. He's calling it the Western North Carolina Santa Project.

FOX 5 Atlanta brings holiday cheer to Atlanta Marine Toys for Tots Great Toy Drop 2024

FOX 5 Atlanta had a holly, jolly good ol' time helping the Marine Corps Reserve during the annual Great Toy Drop. This year's event was held Saturday morning at the Publix on Sandy Plains Road in Marietta.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

Georgia state trooper helps deliver baby on side of road

Trooper Rutledge called for EMS but realized that they would not make it in time, so he prepared to help deliver the baby.

Curious Chihuahua finds himself in a stinky situation in Newnan

If curiosity killed the cat, then Brandon the Chihuahua must be lucky. His curiosity led him to being stuck underground for hours.

12-year-old Griffin girl honored for heroism after car crash

A 12-year-old from Griffin is being hailed as a hero for her quick action that helped her younger sister and other kids during a multi-vehicle crash in October.

GivingTuesday: FOX 5 Atlanta's guide to giving back this holiday season

'Tis the season for giving! This GivingTuesday, FOX 5 Atlanta has partnered with a number of organizations whose mission it is to help, educate and improve the lives of those in need.

Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers

88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.

Hosea Helps serves about 1,800 meals on Thanksgiving Day for those in need

Hosea Helps served up hundreds of hot meals on Thanksgiving and gave away food boxes to seniors, the homeless and people who could not afford a proper holiday meal.

Firefighters reunite with boy they saved from choking almost 10 years ago

Almost a decade later, Keegan, now 10-years-old, and his parents stopped by the fire station this Thanksgiving Day to share with the crew what they are thankful for.

DeKalb County police host winter clothing drive

The DeKalb County Police Department hosted its 5th annual winter clothing drive on Wednesday, providing a way for the community to give back as temperatures drop.

Warrick Dunn surprises 2 Clayton County mothers with new homes

Atlanta Falcons legend Warrick Dunn brought joy and stability to two single mothers in Clayton County on Tuesday, making them homeowners just in time for the holiday season.