'We did not know it was going to be that hard': Couple shares struggle to find a Black sperm donor
When Jamelia and Kewanda Walker got married and decided to start a family, the Sugar Hill, Georgia, couple went in search of a sperm donor who looked like them. That is when they discovered there were frustratingly few Black donors to be found.
When Jamelia and Kewanda Walker got married and decided to start a family, the Sugar Hill, Georgia, couple went in search of a sperm donor who looked like them. That is when they discovered there were frustratingly few Black donors to be found.
Portia: A Conversation with Desreta Jackson
As a young 12-year-old actress, Desreta Jackson played an iconic role in the "Color Purple." She shares her incredible story of taking on acting to stay out of trouble in South Central Los Angeles. She had no idea the impact it would have on her life! Now as a grown up, the author and entrepreneur is doing amazing things. Her story is inspirational!
As a young 12-year-old actress, Desreta Jackson played an iconic role in the "Color Purple." She shares her incredible story of taking on acting to stay out of trouble in South Central Los Angeles. She had no idea the impact it would have on her life! Now as a grown up, the author and entrepreneur is doing amazing things. Her story is inspirational!
New report says child labor laws are under attack
A recent economics report is setting off an alarm about children in America in the workforce. It says that across the country, states are trying to weaken child labor laws.
A recent economics report is setting off an alarm about children in America in the workforce. It says that across the country, states are trying to weaken child labor laws.
Child labor law controversy
An recent U.S. economics report is setting off alarms about children in the workforce. According to the report, various states are attempting to weaken child labor laws. FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has the story.
An recent U.S. economics report is setting off alarms about children in the workforce. According to the report, various states are attempting to weaken child labor laws. FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has the story.
Mental health courts: How much can they help jail crisis?
Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail.
Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail.
I-Team: Mental Health court rehabilitates inmates
By Randy Travis Published May 30, 2023 LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail. "This is all about tough love and this is a difficult piece of what I do," Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Karen Beyers told the rest of audience sitting quietly waiting their turn. Welcome to reality. Welcome to Mental Health Court. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mental-health-courts-how-much-can-they-help-jail-crisis
By Randy Travis Published May 30, 2023 LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail. "This is all about tough love and this is a difficult piece of what I do," Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Karen Beyers told the rest of audience sitting quietly waiting their turn. Welcome to reality. Welcome to Mental Health Court. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mental-health-courts-how-much-can-they-help-jail-crisis
What is human metapneumovirus? Doctors explain HMPV symptoms
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, sending young children and seniors to the hospital. Here's what health experts say about what you need to know and should keep an eye out for.
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, sending young children and seniors to the hospital. Here's what health experts say about what you need to know and should keep an eye out for.
Study finds unintentional weight loss in seniors may raise risk of dying
A new study drives home the importance of weighing ourselves as we get older.
A new study drives home the importance of weighing ourselves as we get older.
Study stress importance of seniors' weight
Studying data from nearly 20,000 older adults weighed yearly, researchers found an unintentional weight loss of 10% was associated a higher risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses, in both men and women.
Studying data from nearly 20,000 older adults weighed yearly, researchers found an unintentional weight loss of 10% was associated a higher risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses, in both men and women.
Driver survives jaw-dropping car accident in Georgia
The video appears to be something more out of the video game "Grand Theft Auto" or one of the "Final Destination" movies.
The video appears to be something more out of the video game "Grand Theft Auto" or one of the "Final Destination" movies.
Social media causing 'profound risk of harm'
If you've ever fallen down the social media rabbit-hole, watching video after video before you realize you're scrolling mindlessly, the U.S. Surgeon General says you're not alone. He warns social media may also be harming children and teenagers when it comes to their mental health.
If you've ever fallen down the social media rabbit-hole, watching video after video before you realize you're scrolling mindlessly, the U.S. Surgeon General says you're not alone. He warns social media may also be harming children and teenagers when it comes to their mental health.
Portia: Fan of the Month
It?s that time of the month! Portia is celebrating some viewer?s favorite episodes. She reveals the latest "Fan of the Month."
It?s that time of the month! Portia is celebrating some viewer?s favorite episodes. She reveals the latest "Fan of the Month."
Baby left for hours in hot car dies while parents attended Florida church, police say
A baby girl has died after she was left in a hot car on Sunday while her parents were at church in Palm Bay, Florida, according to police.
A baby girl has died after she was left in a hot car on Sunday while her parents were at church in Palm Bay, Florida, according to police.
Portia: Celebrating Carinval
Portia celebrates Carnival Season! It’s fun times, time for a big celebration, and an interesting history lesson to be learned in this high energy and colorful episode – and the costumes are phenomenal!
Portia celebrates Carnival Season! It’s fun times, time for a big celebration, and an interesting history lesson to be learned in this high energy and colorful episode – and the costumes are phenomenal!
Study claims Georgia job seekers could be making $7K less because of accent
Did you know that having a Southern accent could cost job seekers $7,000 a year? That's what a new study by University of Chicago and University of Munich revealed.
Did you know that having a Southern accent could cost job seekers $7,000 a year? That's what a new study by University of Chicago and University of Munich revealed.
Pet of the Day from Hero Dog Rescue
Winner is very affectionate and would love to take a nap in your lap. He would love a home with a fenced-in yard and another puppy playmate.
Winner is very affectionate and would love to take a nap in your lap. He would love a home with a fenced-in yard and another puppy playmate.
Atlanta restaurant named best burger in U.S.
When Burgers with Buck heard that Yelp's best burger in the country is right here in Atlanta, we had to bring them to the Good Day grill to try it out for ourselves. Jonathan and Justin Fox, the minds behind Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q show why they're Fox Bro.'s burger took the top spot.
When Burgers with Buck heard that Yelp's best burger in the country is right here in Atlanta, we had to bring them to the Good Day grill to try it out for ourselves. Jonathan and Justin Fox, the minds behind Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q show why they're Fox Bro.'s burger took the top spot.
Like so many GA mentally ill inmates, Winston Powell still waits in jail for help despite court order
A Haralson County man appeared in court for the first time in more than 400 days, much of that spent in an isolation cell waiting for trial on non-violent charges.
A Haralson County man appeared in court for the first time in more than 400 days, much of that spent in an isolation cell waiting for trial on non-violent charges.
Winston Powell still waits in jail for help
Winston Powell appeared in court for the first time in more than 400 days, much of that spent in an isolation cell waiting for trial on non-violent charges. His story is not unique. Prosecutors and sheriffs say their jails are jammed with mentally ill offenders, stuck there because the state of Georgia doesn't have enough people to evaluate and treat them in a timely manner.
Winston Powell appeared in court for the first time in more than 400 days, much of that spent in an isolation cell waiting for trial on non-violent charges. His story is not unique. Prosecutors and sheriffs say their jails are jammed with mentally ill offenders, stuck there because the state of Georgia doesn't have enough people to evaluate and treat them in a timely manner.
Police ID Lawrenceville couple found dead in driveway in apparent murder-suicide
Police say one of the woman's teenage son found the bodies in the driveway of the Gwinnett County home.
Police say one of the woman's teenage son found the bodies in the driveway of the Gwinnett County home.