Deidra Dukes Reports: Childcare Crisis
Childcare has been a big problem since the end of the pandemic. FOX 5's Deidra Dukes explores the problems and the lengths some will go through for quality childcare.
Childcare has been a big problem since the end of the pandemic. FOX 5's Deidra Dukes explores the problems and the lengths some will go through for quality childcare.
Storms move through Georgia
A storm system could bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and possible hail to most of Georgia through Thursday night.
A storm system could bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and possible hail to most of Georgia through Thursday night.
Breast cancer survivors affected by new codes
Jamie Cooper has been fairly private about her breast cancer diagnosis. Some friends and colleagues don't even know she's sick. But she wanted to share her story because she's worried the surgery she needs could be hard to find, maybe even impossible to get, by the time she's ready for it. Insurance plays a major role.
Jamie Cooper has been fairly private about her breast cancer diagnosis. Some friends and colleagues don't even know she's sick. But she wanted to share her story because she's worried the surgery she needs could be hard to find, maybe even impossible to get, by the time she's ready for it. Insurance plays a major role.
Umbrella-wielding Georgia woman fights off vulture who broke into home
A newly engaged Georgia couple thought they were spending a peaceful weekend at home without the kids. But an intruder quickly changed those plans.
A newly engaged Georgia couple thought they were spending a peaceful weekend at home without the kids. But an intruder quickly changed those plans.
Person of interest identified in shooting death of 18-year-old night before sister's graduation
A photo of a person of interest has been released in connection to the shooting death of an 18-year-old the night before his little sister's high school graduation.
A photo of a person of interest has been released in connection to the shooting death of an 18-year-old the night before his little sister's high school graduation.
Portia: Beating the Odds #6: Dr. LaTarsha Holden
With faith and resilience, Dr. LaTarsha Holden went from being a teenage mother and being homeless for four years with six children. She beat all of those odds and went from earning a GED to a Doctorate degree. She shares the strategies she's used to overcome the darkness and raise six successful children. It’s a story of triumph over tragedy and the lessons learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired!
With faith and resilience, Dr. LaTarsha Holden went from being a teenage mother and being homeless for four years with six children. She beat all of those odds and went from earning a GED to a Doctorate degree. She shares the strategies she's used to overcome the darkness and raise six successful children. It’s a story of triumph over tragedy and the lessons learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired!
Best Friends free adoption event
If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the time. Best Friends Animal Society is waiving all adoption fees for cats during the entire month of June.
If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the time. Best Friends Animal Society is waiving all adoption fees for cats during the entire month of June.
Georgia man sues Facebook over losing account access and wins
So many of our memories are captured on Facebook. Baby pictures. School awards. Old-friend connections. What if they were suddenly gone, and you couldn’t get them back? Well, a Georgia man sued the tech giant over just that. And he won.
So many of our memories are captured on Facebook. Baby pictures. School awards. Old-friend connections. What if they were suddenly gone, and you couldn’t get them back? Well, a Georgia man sued the tech giant over just that. And he won.
Georgia city named one of the best places to live for families
The metro Atlanta city's mix of family-friendly appeal and tech jobs led to be named one of the 20 best places to for families to live in the country.
The metro Atlanta city's mix of family-friendly appeal and tech jobs led to be named one of the 20 best places to for families to live in the country.
Hartsfield-Jackson named 2nd best airport for foodies in the world
Hungry before your flight? A new survey finds that Atlanta's airport isn't just the world's busiest, it's also one of the world's best for finding something delicious to eat.
Hungry before your flight? A new survey finds that Atlanta's airport isn't just the world's busiest, it's also one of the world's best for finding something delicious to eat.
Athens-Clarke County police officer with 26 years of service dies
Senior Police Officer (SPO) Rebecca "Becky" Croxton has died, according to Athens-Clarke Police Department Chief Jerry Saulters.
Senior Police Officer (SPO) Rebecca "Becky" Croxton has died, according to Athens-Clarke Police Department Chief Jerry Saulters.
Think you might have adult ADHD? Look for these 3 common symptoms
It is a myth that children can outgrow ADHD, says Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry. He says the disorder has the same three core symptoms in both children and adults. But it can look very differently in both groups.
It is a myth that children can outgrow ADHD, says Dr. Suvrat Bhargave of the Center for Family Psychiatry. He says the disorder has the same three core symptoms in both children and adults. But it can look very differently in both groups.
3 signs you may have Adult ADHD
We hear a lot about children with ADHD, but many adults live with the disorder, too. Experts estimate close to 5% of U.S. adults are affected by ADHD, but many don't know they have it. Here are some signs.
We hear a lot about children with ADHD, but many adults live with the disorder, too. Experts estimate close to 5% of U.S. adults are affected by ADHD, but many don't know they have it. Here are some signs.
Portia: Surviving Strokes
Strokes can have life changing effects. Television and radio personality, Ms. Juicy, suffered a stroke in April 2022. She thought she was having a migraine. She shares her journey to recovery. Diane Lewis credits her husband Ralph with saving her life after noticing a change in her face. He had just read a pamphlet about strokes two weeks before and took her straight to the hospital. Dr. Michelle Cooke shares what we can do on a daily basis to help thwart having a stroke. She says 80% of strokes are preventable.
Strokes can have life changing effects. Television and radio personality, Ms. Juicy, suffered a stroke in April 2022. She thought she was having a migraine. She shares her journey to recovery. Diane Lewis credits her husband Ralph with saving her life after noticing a change in her face. He had just read a pamphlet about strokes two weeks before and took her straight to the hospital. Dr. Michelle Cooke shares what we can do on a daily basis to help thwart having a stroke. She says 80% of strokes are preventable.
Pets of the Day from Furkids
Dale may be older, but he's really young at heart and loves snuggles and going on walks. Lacy has a whole lot of personality and loves being around humans.
Dale may be older, but he's really young at heart and loves snuggles and going on walks. Lacy has a whole lot of personality and loves being around humans.
Amazon to pay $30M for violating children's privacy with Ring and Alexa
One of the big concerns of technology is the ability for it to eavesdrop on our families. Rules are in place. But according to the FTC, Ring and Alexa have broken those rules.
One of the big concerns of technology is the ability for it to eavesdrop on our families. Rules are in place. But according to the FTC, Ring and Alexa have broken those rules.
To take trip of her life, young Georgia cancer survivor must first learn to swim
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
After years of waiting and a pandemic postponement, 8-year-old Kiki Troutman, a childhood leukemia survivor, is heading to Hawaii this weekend on a Make A Wish Foundation trip. To get ready, Troutman has spent months learning to swim at her local YMCA pool in Atlanta.
1 injured, person of interest detained after man opens fire at Piedmont Park basketball courts
At least one woman has been injured in a shooting at the basketball courts located in Piedmont Park. The unexpected gunfire just after 6 p.m. sent people scrambling. Police say they have since detained one person of interest.
At least one woman has been injured in a shooting at the basketball courts located in Piedmont Park. The unexpected gunfire just after 6 p.m. sent people scrambling. Police say they have since detained one person of interest.
Portia: Boss Lady Moves 2: Ebony Akira
In this second of our ''Boss Lady Moves'' series, we’re showcasing Ebony Akira owner of Nouveau Bar & Grill. The successful restaurateur followed her passion and left the world of real estate. She shares her incredible journey to owning a successful restaurant in spite of the pandemic. Ebony Akira says bet on and believe in yourself, and have faith. Portia samples a dish prepared by Nouveau's Chef Mike.
In this second of our ''Boss Lady Moves'' series, we’re showcasing Ebony Akira owner of Nouveau Bar & Grill. The successful restaurateur followed her passion and left the world of real estate. She shares her incredible journey to owning a successful restaurant in spite of the pandemic. Ebony Akira says bet on and believe in yourself, and have faith. Portia samples a dish prepared by Nouveau's Chef Mike.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Quill is very affectionate and is happy just sitting near his human friends or hanging out with other feline buddies.
Quill is very affectionate and is happy just sitting near his human friends or hanging out with other feline buddies.