Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024

Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.

Jewish students from Georgia universities unite to confront rising antisemitism

Jewish students at some of Georgia's largest universities came together Thursday night to denounce what they say is growing antisemitism on their campuses. 

Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter

Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.

Is online sports betting on the horizon in Georgia?

Some state lawmakers are making a final push to pass a bill to put the issue on the ballot in November.

Lakewood Church shooting body cam, surveillance video released

Authorities have released body camera footage capturing the dramatic events that unfolded at the Lakewood Church shooting on February 11.

Visiting pastor from Georgia saves choking Alabama woman mid-sermon

A Polk County pastor says his time as a police officer prepared him to save a churchgoer's life with the Heimlich maneuver. 

Atlanta church owes $20K to fix destroyed sign but who is actually at fault?

A northwest Atlanta church says it's caught in a back-and-forth between a crane rental service and AT&T. Deacons of the church told FOX 5 someone driving a crane knocked their marquee over last June, and it's been a pile of bricks ever since.

Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint

Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.

Lakewood Church shooting: Pastor Joel Osteen prays for shooter, her family at Sunday service

Pastor Joel Osteen hosted a special service on Sunday in response to a tragic incident at Lakewood Church, which included a ceremony for young families. In the face of fear and tragedy, the service was intended to provide solace and support to the Houston community.

McDonald's offering filet-o-fish deal during Lent

The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.

Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.

Police: Lakewood Church shooter had 'anti-semitic' writings

Houston police said they have been working non-stop to find answers as to why a shooting occurred at Joel Osteen's church on Sunday.

Lakewood Church shooting in Houston: New details released regarding shooter

The Houston Police Department and Houston Mayor John Whitmire along with other agencies released more information during a press conference today on Moreno, the shooter identified in the Lakewood Church shooting.

Woman firing rifle killed by 2 off-duty officers at Joel Osteen’s church, 2 others hurt, police say

A woman in a trench coat entered the Houston megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen and started shooting Sunday afternoon and was killed by two off-duty officers working security, police said. They added a young child with the woman was critically hurt, and another man nearby was wounded.