Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'

Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'

Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.

Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.

Brookhaven officer, K-9 flooded with well-wishes after first day of training

Brookhaven officer, K-9 flooded with well-wishes after first day of training

A Brookhaven police officer has a veteran law enforcement professional able to show him the ropes through some new training: it's his K-9 partner.

A Brookhaven police officer has a veteran law enforcement professional able to show him the ropes through some new training: it's his K-9 partner.

Bodycam shows Marietta officers, bystander save woman during mental health crisis

Bodycam shows Marietta officers, bystander save woman during mental health crisis

Marietta police are crediting three officers and a bystander with saving the life of a distraught woman hanging from the fifth floor of a motel earlier this month.

Marietta police are crediting three officers and a bystander with saving the life of a distraught woman hanging from the fifth floor of a motel earlier this month.

Cat scurries along beam in upper deck before Braves-Phillies

Cat scurries along beam in upper deck before Braves-Phillies

A small cat scurried through the rafters at Truist Park before the Atlanta Braves tried to clinch their fourth straight NL East title against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.

A small cat scurried through the rafters at Truist Park before the Atlanta Braves tried to clinch their fourth straight NL East title against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.

Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires

Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires

California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.

California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.

South Fulton 6-year-old girl named Georgia's youngest certified farmer

South Fulton 6-year-old girl named Georgia's youngest certified farmer

Kendall Rae Johnson began growing vegetables with her great-grandmother in a small patio garden. Now at just 6 years old, she's Georgia's youngest certified farmer and has big dreams for the future.

Kendall Rae Johnson began growing vegetables with her great-grandmother in a small patio garden. Now at just 6 years old, she's Georgia's youngest certified farmer and has big dreams for the future.

Java Joy serves coffee, empowers adults at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Java Joy serves coffee, empowers adults at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Java Joy next to Section 116 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium will serve coffee while employing and empowering adults with all abilities.

Java Joy next to Section 116 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium will serve coffee while employing and empowering adults with all abilities.

Ohio father shaves head in solidarity with son battling cancer

Ohio father shaves head in solidarity with son battling cancer

Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.

Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.

Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter

Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter

A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.

A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.

'Goodbye kisses': Animal hospital lets dogs taste chocolate before being put to sleep

'Goodbye kisses': Animal hospital lets dogs taste chocolate before being put to sleep

An animal hospital in Alabama is tugging on the heartstrings of pet owners everywhere with their now-viral post, showing how they provide a moment of comfort to dogs at the end of their life.

An animal hospital in Alabama is tugging on the heartstrings of pet owners everywhere with their now-viral post, showing how they provide a moment of comfort to dogs at the end of their life.

Disabled Georgia athlete hoping to qualify for Boston Marathon

Disabled Georgia athlete hoping to qualify for Boston Marathon

Lizzie Kirksey was born with significant medical issues and was not expected to live past 5 years old. Now she is getting her wheels in gear to race the Carrollton Half Marathon.

Lizzie Kirksey was born with significant medical issues and was not expected to live past 5 years old. Now she is getting her wheels in gear to race the Carrollton Half Marathon.

Betty Reid Soskin: Oldest active National Park Service ranger turns 100

Betty Reid Soskin: Oldest active National Park Service ranger turns 100

Betty Reid Soskin is known as being a civil rights activist, musician and pioneering businesswoman and was also awarded a commemorative coin personally presented to her by President Barack Obama in 2016 for being the oldest ranger in the park service.

Betty Reid Soskin is known as being a civil rights activist, musician and pioneering businesswoman and was also awarded a commemorative coin personally presented to her by President Barack Obama in 2016 for being the oldest ranger in the park service.

National Park Service oldest park ranger celebrates 100th birthday

National Park Service oldest park ranger celebrates 100th birthday

The oldest active ranger in the National Park Service and well-known activist Betty Reid Soskin is celebrating her 100th birthday.

The oldest active ranger in the National Park Service and well-known activist Betty Reid Soskin is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Holly Springs officers fix woman's taillight after traffic stop

Holly Springs officers fix woman's taillight after traffic stop

When two Holly Springs officers pulled a woman over for a taillight violation, they found out that she had just come from the store where the employees couldn't change the lightbulb. After listening to her story, two officers fixed it themselves.

When two Holly Springs officers pulled a woman over for a taillight violation, they found out that she had just come from the store where the employees couldn't change the lightbulb. After listening to her story, two officers fixed it themselves.

Runner plans marathon fundraiser for Shepherd Center

Runner plans marathon fundraiser for Shepherd Center

A Colorado man is training to run his first-ever marathon, and using the experience to raise money for the Atlanta hospital he says saved his life.

A Colorado man is training to run his first-ever marathon, and using the experience to raise money for the Atlanta hospital he says saved his life.

Grammy-nominated artist Gunna launches free pop-up shop at former middle school

Grammy-nominated artist Gunna launches free pop-up shop at former middle school

Multi-platform Grammy-nominated artist and metro Atlanta native, Gunna, recently launched “Goodr Grocery Store and Drip Closet,” which hosted a giveaway at his former middle school.

Multi-platform Grammy-nominated artist and metro Atlanta native, Gunna, recently launched “Goodr Grocery Store and Drip Closet,” which hosted a giveaway at his former middle school.