Owners hope Black Restaurant Week kick starts return from COVID-19 slump

Black Restaurant Week in Atlanta kicks off September 3 and runs until September 13. The coronavirus hit many restaurants hard and forced some businesses to shut their doors for good. Organizers hope this event is a boost in the right direction to get people to support those still open.

Childcare scholarships available to some virtual school families

Virtual learning has no doubt caused financial hardships for some families. For many, it means updating equipment, buying desks, and taking on a new childcare bill. But help is on the way.

Family asking members of the military to help honor Georgia veteran killed in crash

A Bartow County family is asking veterans to help honor their 19-year-old daughter. Savanna Martin was killed in what deputies said was a suspected DUI crash almost two weeks ago.

Judge: Georgia must extend deadline for accepting absentee ballots

A federal judge has ordered Georgia to extend its deadline for accepting mail-in ballots for November's general election from the close of polls on Election Day until three days later.

Mother, son help others get equipped to play football

Competitive sports are an important part of so many young people's lives, but for some, the expense keeps them from being able to play. 

Atlanta entrepreneur battles food insecurity with community fridges

An Atlanta entrepreneur is making it easier for the neighborhood to get food. The "Free99Fridge" started only two months ago and it's already helping the community.

Family loses business in massive Buckhead fire

More than 100 people were displaced after a massive fire at a Buckhead apartment complex last week. That fire also destroyed the livelihood of one family who says they don't know how to go forward.