Georgia deputy's quick actions saves 5-week-old infant's life

A Georgia sergeant is being called a hero for saving the life of a 5-week-old child. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office posted about the incident on their Facebook page on Wednesday.

FOX 5 viewers help family in need of new handicap accessible van

Thanks to the generosity of FOX 5 viewers and others, a family was able to purchase a desperately needed wheelchair accessible van for their children.

Nonprofit seeks mentors for Georgia foster kids 'aging-out' of system

More than 40 percent of foster children who age-out of the system are homeless within a year and a half and 50 percent have substance abuse issues, according to the faith-based non-profit.

Louisiana community comes together to feed truck drivers stranded in the cold

A group of residents in a small town in Louisiana came together to feed a group of semi-truck drivers stranded in the ongoing winter conditions impacting the state.

Michael Jordan donates $10M for North Carolina health clinics

Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to open medical clinics for low-income families near his hometown in North Carolina, on top of the $7 million he previously gave to help launch clinics in other underserved communities.

Mom donates 8,000 ounces of breast milk during coronavirus pandemic

Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.

'Jeopardy!,' Alex Trebek's family donate late host's wardrobe to charity

The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.

Military veteran flies across country to personally deliver portrait of fallen Marine he never met

Tennis De Jong, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from Everett, wanted to make sure the legacy of a fallen service member lives on. What makes his story so amazing is the lengths he would go for another Marine he never met. 

Toddler, paralyzed from neurological disorder, given celebratory sendoff as he walks out of hospital

A two-year-old boy who was completely paralyzed at the beginning of December 2020 walked out of the Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio on January 29 to the applause of adoring staff and family.

Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day

It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.

Georgia police, community team up to send soldiers in Syria some solace

An officer with the Euharlee Police Department wanted to lend a hand to help a high school friend who is serving in the military overseas. Now the whole community is involved.

111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine

A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.