The Atlanta Botanical Garden's holiday lights
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The hard-working elves at the Atlanta Botanical Garden spent 7,288 hours decorating the garden with more than a million colorful lights and special holiday-themed installations.

Navigating holiday air travel
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You can control a lot about road travel, but you can't control air travel. Canceled flights can result in real holiday heartburn. Here's some ways to help prevent that from happening.

Hannah Payne murder trial: Guilty on all counts

Hannah Payne has been convicted on all charges in the death of 62-year-old Kenneth Herring.

Would your HS student cheat on a test if no teacher was present?

In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.

Andre Braugher, who starred in 'Homicide,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99." Braugher's publicist Jennifer Allen said he died Monday at age 61.

I-Team: Would your HS student cheat on a test if no teacher was present?
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By Randy Travis Published December 12, 2023 DALLAS, Ga. - In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate. But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/would-your-hs-student-cheat-on-a-test-if-no-teacher-was-present

What is Cannabis-Use Disorder?
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A Gallup poll found 50% of Americans have tried marijuana at some point in their lives. Nearly half of the United States have legalized recreational marijuana. Yet, a recent study finds veterans with what's known as "Cannabis-Use Disorder" could be at higher risk of psychiatric disorders and other health issues.

Portia: Black Hollywood #1: Crystal Renee Hayslett
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Actress Crystal Renee Hayslett shares how she went from being a production assistant on set to becoming a leading lady in Tyler Perry’s hit shows ''Sistas'' and his spin-off series ''Zatima.'' Crystal gives career advice to an ambitious college student whose dream is to work as a costume designer on major television and movie sets.

Body of WWII soldier from Canton finally recovered nearly 80 years later

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that U.S. Army Private First Class Hood E. Cole, a native of metro Atlanta, who lost his life during World War II, was officially accounted for as of Feb. 22.

Meet Maxi: Our Pet of the Day
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Maxi is a senior kitty who is a sweetheart and is ready to find her forever home. She may be a tripod, but she can run and jump with the best of them.

Emma Stone, co-stars talk acclaimed new film 'Poor Things'

In the new film "Poor Things," Emma Stone collaborated with famed director Yorgos Lanthimos to play a woman brought back to life using her own baby's brain.

Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe on 'Poor Things'
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In 'Poor Things,' Willem Dafoe plays the doctor who resurrects Emma Stone's character, and Ruffalo takes on what he calls a ''free and raunchy and naughty and outrageous'' role as the man who whisks her away from her home.

Emma Stone on creating 'Poor Things'' Bella
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Emma Stone collaborated with famed director Yorgos Lanthimos on the new film 'Poor Things,' where she plays a woman brought back to life using her own baby's brain. The actress talks to Paul Milliken about her time making the film.

Deidra Dukes Reports: Criminal Justice Crisis
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Whether as a victim, defendant or tax-paying citizen, we all have a stake in the criminal justice system. The system is in crisis.

Athens Santa makes a Christmas comeback after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

Jonathan Byrd gets stopped a lot by stranger and told he looks like Santa Claus. So, nearly 20 years ago, the Watkinsville, Georgia, retired plumber and construction company safety manager decided to step into the role of Santa Claus. It was a job he loved, until a 2021 cancer diagnosis forced the 65-year-old to step back from playing Santa.

Athens Santa Claus survives cancer diagnosis
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For years, Jonathan Byrd has been told he looks a lot like Santa Claus. About 20 years ago, the Oconee County father and grandfather began serving as "Santa Claus" to hundreds of children, and "Santa Paws" to fur babies in the Athens-area. Two years ago, a devastating diagnosis forced Byrd to step away from his favorite role. But it looks like he's ready to get back behind the reins.

Portia: Shift & Pivot #1
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Rushion McDonald is a media and marketing strategist who has worked with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He hosts ''Money Making Conversations'' and is an expert in helping people shift and pivot in their respective careers. Ahyiana Morris and Anthawn Ingram are two Portia viewers who are seeking guidance on changing their careers.

Meet Crash and Eddie: Our Pets of the Day
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Crash and Eddie are bonded brother who are never far from each other. Eddie is the more confident one of the two who loves attention. Crash is more laid back and likes to cuddle and nap.