High 5 for Teachers: Davida Shepherd
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Davida Shepherd is a special education teacher at White County High School and is always finding new ways to help her students reach their goals.

High 5 for Teachers: Kathleen Petka
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For 19 years, Kathleen Petka has been inspiring her art students at Walton High School in Cobb County to use their artistic gifts for good.

Standout OSU football player talks about why he left the game for good

Henry Miller was a standout athlete-scholar on and off the playing field. But the 21-year-old says he had to leave the game to save himself.

Pope Francis hospitalized for pulmonary infection after experiencing difficulty breathing, Vatican says

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.

'Reclaiming My Time' 03-29-2023
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Master coach and author, Lakeisha Dixon Jones, unpacks how we can take control and "reclaim our time." Lakeisha offers help to some Portia viewers who say they feel like they?re spinning their wheels.

Rome COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey

Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.

PET OF THE DAY: Grumpy
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Grumpy the cat is now available from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

Mayor 'acted like a fool' during drunken episodes while criminal case still unresolved

An outside investigation confirmed Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott abused his authority by repeatedly demanding police give him rides because he was too drunk to drive.

Should you try a weight loss drug? One doctor weighs in

Millions of Americans struggle with their weight. For some, newer weight loss medications may be a breakthrough.

Coroner rules Georgia man's death in Baton Rouge an accident; cocaine and fentanyl found in his system

Nathan Millard, a Georgia businessman whose body was found wrapped in a rug earlier this month after he went missing in Baton Rouge, died of an accidental overdose, according to the coronor's office.

'Young, Gifted, & Black #3' 03-28-2023
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In this third edition of our series, Portia talks to two amazingly talented young musicians who share their stories of sacrifice and perseverance. Each gives a performance showcasing their talents on the cello and the harp.

Pet of the Day from Angels Among Us Dog Rescue
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Shayleen loves people and will always make sure everyone gets a proper welcome. While she doesn't mind walking on trails with other doggy friends, she isn't interested in living with another dog.

Nashville school shooting: Suspect who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled campus, police say

The suspect in a Nashville school shooting on Monday had drawn a detailed map of the school, including potential entry points, and conducted surveillance before killing three students and three adults.

Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption

While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state

Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward

A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.

Dam overflowing in Spalding County, flooding continues across Georgia

The Spalding County Sheriff has issued an evacuation notice to parts of the county over the heavy rain and flooding Monday morning.

'Aging Marvelously' 03-27-2023
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Fitness queen Ellen Ector is the model of aging marvelously. She has a candid conversation about how her fitness journey began and the importance of self-care. Ellen shares some workout tips you can do and never have to leave your home.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Bernard is a charming cat who is shy at first, but he morphs into a social butterfly once he's comfortable.

Army pulls Jonathan Majors' recruiting campaign videos after arrest

Jonathan Majors, who's considered one of Hollywood's fastest-rising stars, narrated two videos for a new Army campaign. He was arrested Saturday on domestic violence charges.