Portia: Understanding Postpartum Depression
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Studies show one in 10 people will struggle with postpartum depression, also known as P-P-D. This study includes both moms and dads. Portia sits down with mental health therapist Chinyere Ezukanma and her husband to discuss how she overcame P-P-D after giving birth to twins and moving to a new country. Later, postpartum advocate Makayla Walker joins the conversation to share her experience with postpartum depression and what she?s doing to help other moms with similar stories.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

I-Team: Mom legally fired for pumping on the job
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By Johnny Edwards Published October 14, 2024 ATLANTA - When her boss at the pizza restaurant fired her over text, Jaylee Morrison could hardly believe her eyes. "I didn't know u were lactating," the message said, "and we don't have breaks to pump every 25 minutes when u r the only server on." FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-law-restricts-abortions-doesnt-protect-pregnant-women-workforce

Georgia law restricts abortions, but doesn’t protect pregnant women in the workforce

A young mother got the boot from her waitressing job, and her boss said it had to do with her breastfeeding. In most states that would be grounds for a lawsuit, but not in GA because the restaurant has less than 15 employees. Given the state's near ban on abortions, some say state law must do more to protect new moms in the workforce.

Atlanta's 'biggest giver': Frank Ski remembers late radio co-host Wanda Smith

Atlanta radio legend Frank Ski says his famed co-host Wanda Smith wore several hats in the Atlanta community. She was a radio personality, a comedian, a wife and a mother. But, perhaps, her most notable title was that of “giver.”

Georgia Pregnancy Protection Act
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Georgia is one of three states without laws to protect pregnant women. There are federal protections, but they don't cover a small business with less than 15 workers. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards heard from a woman who says she was fired over text for "lactating."

Vem Miller: What we know about the man arrested near Trump's rally

Vem Miller, 49, of Las Vegas, told authorities he was a journalist with access to the VIP area of Trump's Coachella rally. An investigation revealed he was driving in an unregistered vehicle with a "homemade" license plate and was armed with several firearms and boxes of ammunition.

Portia: Independent Filmmakers
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Legendary actors Tray Chaney and Clifton Powell join Portia at the table to discuss their latest independent film ''Hidden Lies.'' The all-star cast shares how Hollywood has changed since the beginning of their careers. Jordan Marcel serves as the director and mastermind behind the film. He explains how he went from working as a music video director to writing one of the most popular flicks on Tubi.

Meet Hitch: Our Pet of the Day
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We'd also like to introduce you to hitch. Hitch is an active girl who is delighted by people. Reach out to the Humane Society of Cobb County.

Brookhaven Park getting a makeover
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Brookhaven Park will feature one of the largest dog parks in metro Atlanta among other amenities.

Mariachi Buhos de Oro in Brookhaven
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Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken speaks to Mariachi Buhos de Oro ahead of the Brookhaven International Festival.

Brookhaven festival 'weaves' together cultures
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Organizers say last year?s Brookhaven International Festival was their first big event along the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor, and they?re aiming to make this year?s experience an even richer one for attendees. How do they plan to do that? Well, for starters, through a massive art installation that?ll have everyone staring straight up into the sky.

Brookhaven festival 'weaves' together diverse cultures

People from all over the world call Brookhaven home — and this weekend, the Metro Atlanta city will celebrate its place as a “melting pot" with two full days of family-friendly activities.

Hand-woven canopy from Mexico hung in Brookhaven
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This year?s Brookhaven International Festival features Cielo Tejido (Woven Sky), a more than 650-foot hand-woven canopy from Mexico which has been hung over the Peachtree Creek Greenway Bridge.

Menendez Brothers: Gascón reveals 'new evidence' letter that led to case review

The letter revealed by LA Co. DA George Gascón appears to be from Erik Menendez to his cousin Andy Cano, in which Erik allegedly detailed the abuse he suffered from his father months before the killings.