Mayor 'acted like a fool' during drunken episodes while criminal case still unresolved
An outside investigation confirmed Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott abused his authority by repeatedly demanding police give him rides because he was too drunk to drive.
Should you try a weight loss drug? One doctor weighs in
Millions of Americans struggle with their weight. For some, newer weight loss medications may be a breakthrough.
Coroner rules Georgia man's death in Baton Rouge an accident; cocaine and fentanyl found in his system
Nathan Millard, a Georgia businessman whose body was found wrapped in a rug earlier this month after he went missing in Baton Rouge, died of an accidental overdose, according to the coronor's office.
'Young, Gifted, & Black #3' 03-28-2023
In this third edition of our series, Portia talks to two amazingly talented young musicians who share their stories of sacrifice and perseverance. Each gives a performance showcasing their talents on the cello and the harp.
Pet of the Day from Angels Among Us Dog Rescue
Shayleen loves people and will always make sure everyone gets a proper welcome. While she doesn't mind walking on trails with other doggy friends, she isn't interested in living with another dog.
This week on 'Portia'
Here's what's coming up on 'Portia' this week.
Nashville school shooting: Suspect who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled campus, police say
The suspect in a Nashville school shooting on Monday had drawn a detailed map of the school, including potential entry points, and conducted surveillance before killing three students and three adults.
Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption
While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state
Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward
A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.
Rome COVID-19 survivor
Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.
Dam overflowing in Spalding County, flooding continues across Georgia
The Spalding County Sheriff has issued an evacuation notice to parts of the county over the heavy rain and flooding Monday morning.
'Aging Marvelously' 03-27-2023
Fitness queen Ellen Ector is the model of aging marvelously. She has a candid conversation about how her fitness journey began and the importance of self-care. Ellen shares some workout tips you can do and never have to leave your home.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Bernard is a charming cat who is shy at first, but he morphs into a social butterfly once he's comfortable.
Army pulls Jonathan Majors' recruiting campaign videos after arrest
Jonathan Majors, who's considered one of Hollywood's fastest-rising stars, narrated two videos for a new Army campaign. He was arrested Saturday on domestic violence charges.
'Shop Talk #2' 03-24-2023
Portia’s back at the Faith Barbershop cutting it up with the guys and ladies. The conversation is eye-opening and these guys are not holding back.
How the recent bank collapses can affect retirement accounts
Several banks have failed in recent weeks, but remedies were quickly put in place and clients were made whole. Industry experts say there is no reason to panic, but there are many reasons it should warrant your attention.
Pets of the Day from Hero Dog Rescue
Dudley arrived at Hero Dog Rescue severely underweight with a badly broken leg, but today he's healthy and raring to go. Miles loves going on walks and showing how well he can sit and shake.
Burgers with Buck celebrates Gwinnett Burger Week at Local on North
If you haven't taken advantage of Gwinnett Burger Week's delicious deals there's still time, but you better hurry. This week, Buck visited Local on North to not only enjoy a great burger, but also to learn the different between being a big-time Rush fan and a Big Time Rush fan.
At 75, research trailblazer urges young women, minority students who want to be scientists to "go for it"
Lydia Villa-Komaroff began her research career in the early 1970s, when few researchers were female or Mexican American. Today, at 75, she is proud of her research and proud of mentoring young scientists.
UGA researchers part of effort to make prescription labels more user-friendly
Health literacy researchers say prescription drug labels can be complicated. They are working to tweak the labels to make them easier to read and understand.