Atlanta launches PromisePay to help avoid water shut-offs
Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management has launched PromisePay, an online initiative that lets residents and businesses set up flexible payment plans to clear past-due water bills without risking service shut-offs.
Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management has launched PromisePay, an online initiative that lets residents and businesses set up flexible payment plans to clear past-due water bills without risking service shut-offs.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 24-26, 2026
This weekend there are many things to do with a packed weekend lineup full of back-to-school drives, live entertainment, vibrant food festivals like the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and diverse family-friendly activities across the region.
This weekend there are many things to do with a packed weekend lineup full of back-to-school drives, live entertainment, vibrant food festivals like the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and diverse family-friendly activities across the region.
Five cups of coffee a day okay for most, may benefit heart health: study
A recent study implies that adding a bit more caffeine to your routine might offer protective benefits against heart disease and stroke. But researchers stress a critical caveat that determines whether the extra boost is good for you.
A recent study implies that adding a bit more caffeine to your routine might offer protective benefits against heart disease and stroke. But researchers stress a critical caveat that determines whether the extra boost is good for you.
Millions warned that popular summer fruit can seriously interfere with medications
Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.
Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.
An avocado a day reduces bad cholesterol particles, heart disease risk in adults with obesity, study says
A Penn State study found eating one avocado a day may lower a key heart disease risk factor in adults with obesity.
A Penn State study found eating one avocado a day may lower a key heart disease risk factor in adults with obesity.
Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Divers discover ancient Bronze Age sword off the coast of England
A British archaeological team recently announced the discovery of a rare Bronze Age sword during a dive off England's south west coast, shedding new light on the region's ancient maritime history.
A British archaeological team recently announced the discovery of a rare Bronze Age sword during a dive off England's south west coast, shedding new light on the region's ancient maritime history.
Dr Oz reveals the healthy retirement habit that could make America $1 trillion richer
The key to improving Americans' health is reducing healthcare costs while helping people stay active and productive for longer, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told Fox News Digital.
The key to improving Americans' health is reducing healthcare costs while helping people stay active and productive for longer, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told Fox News Digital.
State Department warns Americans traveling or living abroad to be extra cautious
Americans living or traveling anywhere outside the United States need to be extra cautious and pay attention to the news for any breaking events, the State Department warned in a travel advisory issued over the weekend.
Americans living or traveling anywhere outside the United States need to be extra cautious and pay attention to the news for any breaking events, the State Department warned in a travel advisory issued over the weekend.
Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive, FDA says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now saying the samples of lettuce that were collected from Taylor Farms that were linked to an outbreak of cyclospora, should be considered a false positive.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now saying the samples of lettuce that were collected from Taylor Farms that were linked to an outbreak of cyclospora, should be considered a false positive.
Vice President JD Vance’s wife Usha gives birth to couple’s fourth child
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
Special Kneads and Treats bakery fights to stay open
A Georgia bakery dedicated to employing individuals with disabilities is launching a fundraiser to stay afloat during a summer slowdown.
A Georgia bakery dedicated to employing individuals with disabilities is launching a fundraiser to stay afloat during a summer slowdown.
Contaminated Taco Bell lettuce may have sparked massive cyclospora surge
Federal health officials tied a multistate cyclospora outbreak to contaminated Taco Bell lettuce, prompting a local Georgia investigations.
Federal health officials tied a multistate cyclospora outbreak to contaminated Taco Bell lettuce, prompting a local Georgia investigations.
Garlic powder recalled over bacterial contamination concerns
A popular garlic powder is being recalled due to potential microbial contamination, Canadian health officials announced this week.
A popular garlic powder is being recalled due to potential microbial contamination, Canadian health officials announced this week.
United denies offering travelers free flight changes to avoid landing at Trump International Airport
An internal memo says United Airlines will offer free flight changes for customers who object to the renamed Donald Trump International Airport. United says the message was "poorly worded and not accurate."
An internal memo says United Airlines will offer free flight changes for customers who object to the renamed Donald Trump International Airport. United says the message was "poorly worded and not accurate."
National Ice Cream Day 2026 deals and freebies
From Dairy Queen to Cold Stone, National Ice Cream Day 2026 is serving up some sweet deals.
From Dairy Queen to Cold Stone, National Ice Cream Day 2026 is serving up some sweet deals.
Costco adds hot fan favorite to food court menu as shoppers debate taste and value
Costco shoppers have a new reason to linger after loading their carts with bulk paper towels and oversized snack packs: The retailer has added chicken strips to its famously affordable food court menu.
Costco shoppers have a new reason to linger after loading their carts with bulk paper towels and oversized snack packs: The retailer has added chicken strips to its famously affordable food court menu.
Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.
Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.
General Mills recalls Pillsbury bread rolls sold at Walmart over glass concerns
General Mills is recalling more than 735,000 Pillsbury bread rolls after concerns the frozen dough products may contain glass.
General Mills is recalling more than 735,000 Pillsbury bread rolls after concerns the frozen dough products may contain glass.
Hooters says kids, families are part of its comeback as waitresses insist they've always been welcome
When the original founders of Hooters took back control of the iconic restaurant chain last year after its corporate bankruptcy, they promised to return it to its roots.
When the original founders of Hooters took back control of the iconic restaurant chain last year after its corporate bankruptcy, they promised to return it to its roots.