Buford newborn first in Georgia to be placed on kidney dialysis machine designed for babies

Now 10 months, Everly Deskins was just 7-days-old when she became the first baby at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to be placed on CARPEDIEM, a continuous kidney dialysis machine engineered for babies and small children.

NICU baby thrives after rough life start
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At just a week old, Everly became the first baby at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to be placed on a new dialysis machine designed for the tiniest patients.

Portia: Young Black Hollywood
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Known for his role as Dillon James in the CW’s hit show ''All American,'' actor Jalyn Hall joins Portia at the table to talk about his astonishing career. TikTok sensation Reagan Myers shares her experience as a viral star and seeks advice about breaking into Hollywood.

Empty Atlanta lot with no water line gets nearly $30K bill, owner appeals and loses

Water bills for an empty Atlanta lot with no connection to the meter ended up coming in at nearly $30,000 after five months. The small business owner appealed the bill. He lost.

Meet Samantha: Our Pet of the Day
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Samantha is a sweetheart with a loving personality who likes going on car rides. She is ready is for her forever home.

Bitzel?s Chocolate's candy wonderland
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Today is opening day for Bitzel?s Chocolate, a 7,000-square-foot ''bean to bar'' chocolate-making facility located in Suwanee

Casting Call for Jan. 17, 2024: Extra and acting roles in metro Atlanta

Atlanta movie and TV productions are looking to cast roles in the next few weeks, and entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the scoop.

Casting Call for Jan. 17, 2023
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'Saturday Night Live' is filming a new movie and 'Cobra Kai' is looking for boxers. Entertainment insider Tess Hammond shares the inside casting scoop with Alyse Eady.

Empty lot with no water line gets nearly $30K bill
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Before the new Atlanta home was built there was just dirt, but for months the contractor was charged nearly $30,000 for water usage. He appealed. He lost.

Rebounding from weight-loss drugs
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Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro are gamechangers when it comes to weight loss, but what happens when people stop taking these weight-loss injectables? Doctors are weighing in about the rebound effect.

Full Recap: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service 2024

Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 56th Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Portia: Weight Loss Challenge
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Shamika Brown and Crissy Reynolds are two beautiful women who are starting their weight loss journey. In a new series called ''Mission Possible,'' the ladies partner up with a team of Portia fitness coaches to transform their bodies and stay on track.

Meet Papa Noel: Our Pet of the Day
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Papa Noel is a super chill lovebug who does well with other cats and always stays relaxed.

Woman seen riding scooter on Florida highway
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Florida drivers are used to seeing some unusual sights on the road, but nothing prepared them for what they saw on a Miami highway.

Georgia weather closings for Jan. 16, 2024

Once again, school districts in Georgia are having to make the decision whether or not to keep schools open because of severe weather.

Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 'Hotel of Hope' lives on

When the Hyatt Regency Atlanta opened in 1967, the hotel wasn’t just a beacon of modern design — it also quickly became a beacon of hope.