Trashing lithium-ion batteries causing fires across Georgia
There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere.
There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere.
Portia: Empty Nest
Special contributor Natosha Reid-Rice and two mothers get real about the hardships of sending their children to college. The mothers share how they are coping when their children move out and are giving advice to parents who are struggling with letting their kids grow up.
Special contributor Natosha Reid-Rice and two mothers get real about the hardships of sending their children to college. The mothers share how they are coping when their children move out and are giving advice to parents who are struggling with letting their kids grow up.
These cars lose their value faster than any type of vehicle, study finds
All vehicles are holding their value better today than they were before the pandemic, but some cars have a notably higher depreciation rate than others.
All vehicles are holding their value better today than they were before the pandemic, but some cars have a notably higher depreciation rate than others.
Meet Flobberworm: Our Pet of the Day
Flobberworm is a 1-year-old Great Dane who loves people and is good with kids. If you are interested in meeting him, reach out to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.
Flobberworm is a 1-year-old Great Dane who loves people and is good with kids. If you are interested in meeting him, reach out to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.
Raising a glass at Chateau Elan
There will be plenty of fine wine to taste at Ch?teau ?lan Winery & Resort?s annual Vineyard Fest this Sunday. This year marks the 26th annual event, which highlights a wide variety of wine offerings along with beer, spirits, and food from local breweries, distilleries, and restaurant partners.
There will be plenty of fine wine to taste at Ch?teau ?lan Winery & Resort?s annual Vineyard Fest this Sunday. This year marks the 26th annual event, which highlights a wide variety of wine offerings along with beer, spirits, and food from local breweries, distilleries, and restaurant partners.
Bear steals Taco Bell delivery
Surveillance footage showed a black bear making off with a Florida family's dinner moments after it was dropped off at the home.
Surveillance footage showed a black bear making off with a Florida family's dinner moments after it was dropped off at the home.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
FDA warns Americans not to use 28 recalled over-the-counter eye products amid contamination concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans not to buy or use dozens of common over-the-counter lubricating eye drops sold by retailers such as CVS Health, Rite Aid, Target Up & Up, and other stores.
Do you use eye drops? | What you urgently need to know
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
If you use lubricating eye drops, you may want to check the label. That's because more than two-dozen over-the-counter drops have been recalled amid contamination concerns. So, how do you know if your eye drops are on the list?
Portia: Dating Up: Welcome to the Top Floor
Shae Primus from Bravo’s ''Love Match Atlanta'' joins Portia at the table to give her the dos and don’ts of securing a high value man. The certified love coach also shares her lessons for singles seeking a relationship but has high standards.
Shae Primus from Bravo’s ''Love Match Atlanta'' joins Portia at the table to give her the dos and don’ts of securing a high value man. The certified love coach also shares her lessons for singles seeking a relationship but has high standards.
PET OF THE DAY: Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin is available from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.
Aretha Franklin is available from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.
Meet Raya and Becky: Our Pets of the Day
Raya is a wonderful dog who had a rough start to life. She loves humans and other dogs. Becky is a big lounge cat who would love to find a family who can help her shed a few pounds.
Raya is a wonderful dog who had a rough start to life. She loves humans and other dogs. Becky is a big lounge cat who would love to find a family who can help her shed a few pounds.
Seniors work out with 'the Guru of Abs'
DaShaun Johnson has long been on a mission to help seniors live their best, healthiest lives. And that?s exactly what he spent this morning doing at the Samson Health and Fitness Center on the campus of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest.
DaShaun Johnson has long been on a mission to help seniors live their best, healthiest lives. And that?s exactly what he spent this morning doing at the Samson Health and Fitness Center on the campus of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest.
81-year-old joins cheerleading squad
Sarasota High School's last home football game of the season had a special guest on the sidelines. Mikie Harris first cheered for the team back in 1959 and doing it again at her alma mater was on her bucket list.
Sarasota High School's last home football game of the season had a special guest on the sidelines. Mikie Harris first cheered for the team back in 1959 and doing it again at her alma mater was on her bucket list.
I-Team: Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries causing fires across Georgia
By Randy Travis Published November 6, 2023 JEFFERSON, Ga. - There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere. They?re called lithium-ion batteries, used to power everything from toothbrushes to cell phones to the electric vehicle that may be in your garage now or in the near future. All of those are safe if handled properly. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/warning-trashing-lithium-ion-batteries-causes-fires-across-ga
By Randy Travis Published November 6, 2023 JEFFERSON, Ga. - There's a good chance that somewhere in your home right now is a kind of battery that's quickly become the bane of firefighters everywhere. They?re called lithium-ion batteries, used to power everything from toothbrushes to cell phones to the electric vehicle that may be in your garage now or in the near future. All of those are safe if handled properly. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/warning-trashing-lithium-ion-batteries-causes-fires-across-ga
After losing 4-month-old son to SIDS, Georgia father urges parents to know, follow safe sleep practices
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Marcellus Long, a proud father of five, says the sudden, unexpected loss of his infant son to SIDS devastated his family. Now, he's doing everything in his power to teach parents how to protect their babies.
Father loses child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
Each year in the U.S., about 3,400 babies die suddenly and unexpectedly during their sleep, and four-month-old Khyree Long was one of them. His father, Marcellus Long, says heard of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, but he didn't know much about it until his lost his own baby.
Portia: The Power of the Arts
Art can be healing and therapeutic. It’s one of the reasons Portia loves to paint. In a candid conversation, artist Lola Okunola talks about her award-winning art pieces and what it takes to have her work selected at various exhibits. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and open up about their business, Arts Clayton Gallery.
Art can be healing and therapeutic. It’s one of the reasons Portia loves to paint. In a candid conversation, artist Lola Okunola talks about her award-winning art pieces and what it takes to have her work selected at various exhibits. Two Portia viewers join the conversation and open up about their business, Arts Clayton Gallery.
Portia: Black Love: Kem & Ericka
R&B singer Kem and his wife Erica Owens say every day is Valentine’s Day in their household. The couple talk to Portia about their secrets to maintaining a healthy and loving marriage!
R&B singer Kem and his wife Erica Owens say every day is Valentine’s Day in their household. The couple talk to Portia about their secrets to maintaining a healthy and loving marriage!
Bar program at Little Sparrow
A good restaurant can't just have good food. It needs to have good drinks too. Little Sparrow talks about its bar program.
A good restaurant can't just have good food. It needs to have good drinks too. Little Sparrow talks about its bar program.