Food insecurity hits Atlanta's working families hard; How to support ahead of the holidays
Local food banks are seeing an unprecedented demand increase as even Atlanta's working families are struggling to afford their basic necessities. As a result, their target demographic is shifting.
Local food banks are seeing an unprecedented demand increase as even Atlanta's working families are struggling to afford their basic necessities. As a result, their target demographic is shifting.
Georgia Army veteran gifted car Veterans Day Weekend after series of tragedies
United States Army Veteran Durand McCall says this is one of the best Veterans Day weekends he has ever celebrated after a stranger's kind deed led to him being gifted a car.
United States Army Veteran Durand McCall says this is one of the best Veterans Day weekends he has ever celebrated after a stranger's kind deed led to him being gifted a car.
Colorful peace poles blossom across metro Atlanta communities
Some colorful poles are popping up in communities in metro Atlanta.
Some colorful poles are popping up in communities in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons, Rooms To Go team up for home makeover for dedicated fan
As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for their upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints, the team has taken a moment to give back to one of its most loyal fans.
As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for their upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints, the team has taken a moment to give back to one of its most loyal fans.
Beloved custodian gets school building named after her: 'She's one in a million'
Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.
Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.
Dreams come true for young Taylor Swift fan with cancer from Brookhaven
A dream came true on Friday night for 10-year-old Caroline Brewer, a Taylor Swift superfan from Brookhaven who has cancer.
A dream came true on Friday night for 10-year-old Caroline Brewer, a Taylor Swift superfan from Brookhaven who has cancer.
'Stranger Things' star cuddles with pups from Lifeline Animal Project
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo couldn't resist an invitation to snuggle with puppies at an event in metro Atlanta over the weekend. Especially not after hearing the tragic story of what happened to a pup named Zander.
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo couldn't resist an invitation to snuggle with puppies at an event in metro Atlanta over the weekend. Especially not after hearing the tragic story of what happened to a pup named Zander.
New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
Soldiers pause to help girl celebrate 9th birthday during hurricane relief efforts
“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.
“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.
Georgia Target reunites 5-year-old girl with beloved stuffed dog
Five-year-old Anna Groves and her stuffed dog Wavy are inseparable, but when a mishap caused her to lose the beloved toy at a metro Atlanta Target more than 800 miles away back home, the staff did everything to reunite the pup with its owner.
Five-year-old Anna Groves and her stuffed dog Wavy are inseparable, but when a mishap caused her to lose the beloved toy at a metro Atlanta Target more than 800 miles away back home, the staff did everything to reunite the pup with its owner.
Sandy Springs officer pedals against child trafficking in near cross-country charity ride
A Sandy Springs police officer is taking off his badge and putting on his cycling helmet for a good cause. He’s going to ride his bike nearly halfway across the country to raise money to help fight child trafficking.
A Sandy Springs police officer is taking off his badge and putting on his cycling helmet for a good cause. He’s going to ride his bike nearly halfway across the country to raise money to help fight child trafficking.
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
SCAD donates thousands of art supplies to metro Atlanta schools
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is donating thousands of art supplies to local schools as part of its "Buzz Bus" initiative.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is donating thousands of art supplies to local schools as part of its "Buzz Bus" initiative.
Brothers paint mailboxes, raise $3K for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Two Johns Creek brothers have raised $3,000 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by painting mailboxes in and around their community.
Two Johns Creek brothers have raised $3,000 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by painting mailboxes in and around their community.
Country singer Brantley Gilbert abruptly pauses concert as wife gives birth on tour bus
Shortly after the start of his Friday show in Mississippi, country singer Brantley Gilbert left fans hanging – albeit for good reason – when he rushed offstage due to an emergency: his wife had gone into labor.
Shortly after the start of his Friday show in Mississippi, country singer Brantley Gilbert left fans hanging – albeit for good reason – when he rushed offstage due to an emergency: his wife had gone into labor.
Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.
Ryan Seacrest opens studio at new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Arthur M. Blank Hospital, celebrated a special addition Friday thanks to Georgia native and TV host Ryan Seacrest.
The new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Arthur M. Blank Hospital, celebrated a special addition Friday thanks to Georgia native and TV host Ryan Seacrest.
Pilot gets life-saving bone marrow transplant: 'God works in his own way’
Jack Miller, a commercial pilot, vividly recalls January 2020 as if it were yesterday, especially the day he fell gravely ill.
Jack Miller, a commercial pilot, vividly recalls January 2020 as if it were yesterday, especially the day he fell gravely ill.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
Stranded hurricane victims find refuge, generosity in Cherokee County
As Hurricane Milton headed to Florida, residents packed up and headed north.
As Hurricane Milton headed to Florida, residents packed up and headed north.