Beloved Banks County deputy retires after half century of service

Beloved Banks County deputy retires after half century of service

After more than half of a century of serving in law enforcement, a 79-year-old Banks County Sheriff’s deputy is retiring.

After more than half of a century of serving in law enforcement, a 79-year-old Banks County Sheriff’s deputy is retiring.

Cheescake Factory giving away free dessert. Here's how to take advantage

Cheescake Factory giving away free dessert. Here's how to take advantage

Beginning Wednesday, The Cheesecake Factory is giving away a slice of cheesecake to customers who place an online pickup order of $30 or more.

Beginning Wednesday, The Cheesecake Factory is giving away a slice of cheesecake to customers who place an online pickup order of $30 or more.

East Point amnesty days

East Point amnesty days

As part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service, the city of East Point is providing residents the opportunity to resolve unpaid fines and fees with little to no penalties through its ticket amnesty period.

As part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service, the city of East Point is providing residents the opportunity to resolve unpaid fines and fees with little to no penalties through its ticket amnesty period.

DeKalb County votes to extend moratorium on dollar stores

DeKalb County votes to extend moratorium on dollar stores

DeKalb County last month placed a 45-day moratorium on new so-called small, discount box stories. Those shops include the Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. Tuesday, the extended that moratorium another 45 days in a unanimous vote.

DeKalb County last month placed a 45-day moratorium on new so-called small, discount box stories. Those shops include the Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. Tuesday, the extended that moratorium another 45 days in a unanimous vote.

FOX 5 viewers come to the rescue of abused animals

FOX 5 viewers come to the rescue of abused animals

FOX 5 viewers have graciously come to the aid of an animal rescue group which took in 15 dogs after a terrible animal abuse case in Spalding County.  Royal Animal Refuge is caring for 10 puppies and five adult dogs surrendered by an owner who has been charged in the case. FOX 5 viewers have helped raise $5,000 dollars for their care. 

FOX 5 viewers have graciously come to the aid of an animal rescue group which took in 15 dogs after a terrible animal abuse case in Spalding County.  Royal Animal Refuge is caring for 10 puppies and five adult dogs surrendered by an owner who has been charged in the case. FOX 5 viewers have helped raise $5,000 dollars for their care. 

$30,000 raised for Athens artist targeted by thieves

$30,000 raised for Athens artist targeted by thieves

In just 12 hours, people from around the world have raised thousands of dollars for Athen's Michael Davenport.

In just 12 hours, people from around the world have raised thousands of dollars for Athen's Michael Davenport.