Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
A curious and loving cat named Sawyer is looking for a home, along with his other cat friend Bunker.
A curious and loving cat named Sawyer is looking for a home, along with his other cat friend Bunker.
Resident says drag racers do donuts near condo every weekend
A southeast Atlanta resident says he and the people who live near the Aldi and CVS parking lot on Moreland Avenue are sick and tired of the constant stunt driving he claims happens there every weekend.
A southeast Atlanta resident says he and the people who live near the Aldi and CVS parking lot on Moreland Avenue are sick and tired of the constant stunt driving he claims happens there every weekend.
Elon Musk hands down Twitter restrictions amid global outages
The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.
The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.
Portia: Critter Fixers
They are two big time veterinarians from a small town in Georgia and they host the hit show ''Critter Fixers: Country Vets.'' Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges share their incredible journey of how they turned their love of animals into a thriving business. They share advice with 15-year-old Steven Garrett who wants to become a veterinarian.
They are two big time veterinarians from a small town in Georgia and they host the hit show ''Critter Fixers: Country Vets.'' Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges share their incredible journey of how they turned their love of animals into a thriving business. They share advice with 15-year-old Steven Garrett who wants to become a veterinarian.
Pet of the Day from Jail Dogs
Kaiser is active and loves playing with both his furry friend and handlers. He would love an active family with plenty of room to play.
Kaiser is active and loves playing with both his furry friend and handlers. He would love an active family with plenty of room to play.
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 89
Arkin won supporting actor Academy Awards for 2006's "Little Miss Sunshine" and 2009's "Argo."
Arkin won supporting actor Academy Awards for 2006's "Little Miss Sunshine" and 2009's "Argo."
FBLA national conference in Atlanta hosts 14K students and educators
Downtown Atlanta bustled this week with the Future Business Leaders of America's national conference. Most of American business is small business. And business success doesn’t happen by accident. It has to be cultivated. FBLA taps young people early teaching them about leadership, networking and competition.
Downtown Atlanta bustled this week with the Future Business Leaders of America's national conference. Most of American business is small business. And business success doesn’t happen by accident. It has to be cultivated. FBLA taps young people early teaching them about leadership, networking and competition.
Family-friendly Georgia museum freebies for summer days
Keeping the kids and family busy over the summer is a job. But if you can find something that has catches their interest and is free, then that's a winner.
Keeping the kids and family busy over the summer is a job. But if you can find something that has catches their interest and is free, then that's a winner.
Burgers with Buck tries R3 Rosendale Concepts
Located in the historic 200 Peachtree Building in Downtown Atlanta, R3 Rosendale Concepts has an ever-evolving, seasonally-changing menu. There's one constant - their special cheeseburger.
Located in the historic 200 Peachtree Building in Downtown Atlanta, R3 Rosendale Concepts has an ever-evolving, seasonally-changing menu. There's one constant - their special cheeseburger.
How to spot melanoma and other skin cancers
Many of us don't spend too much time looking at our skin. But regular skin checks can help you spot the first warning signs of skin cancer.
Many of us don't spend too much time looking at our skin. But regular skin checks can help you spot the first warning signs of skin cancer.
Breast cancer surgeon weighs in on new mammogram guidelines
New guidelines recommend women get their first mammogram at 40 and then a follow up every other year. A breast cancer surgeon weighs in on the guidance and explains why Black women and women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should get a breast cancer risk assessment in their mid-twenties.
New guidelines recommend women get their first mammogram at 40 and then a follow up every other year. A breast cancer surgeon weighs in on the guidance and explains why Black women and women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should get a breast cancer risk assessment in their mid-twenties.
The warning signs of skin cancer
Most of people grew up with lots of sun exposure and little sun protection. That can raise the risk of skin cancer. The warning signs it may be time to get your skin checked.
Most of people grew up with lots of sun exposure and little sun protection. That can raise the risk of skin cancer. The warning signs it may be time to get your skin checked.
Portia: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Portia has a candid conversation with parents of the children on the autism spectrum about managing the disorder. Sonja Bennett discusses her experiences with her son Kalin. She noticed something was not right as early as 9 months old, but doctors would not provide a diagnosis until he was 2 years old. He didn't begin to speak in full sentences until he was 7. Dr. Elizabeth Greenfield, licensed psychologist Marcus Autism Center, identifies different ways and methods of communication. Early diagnosis can help. Tap into what motivates an autistic child and use those things to help the child excel and succeed. Sonja says be your child's main advocate. Kalin says autism doesn't have a face and to keep being encouraged and strive for your dreams!
Portia has a candid conversation with parents of the children on the autism spectrum about managing the disorder. Sonja Bennett discusses her experiences with her son Kalin. She noticed something was not right as early as 9 months old, but doctors would not provide a diagnosis until he was 2 years old. He didn't begin to speak in full sentences until he was 7. Dr. Elizabeth Greenfield, licensed psychologist Marcus Autism Center, identifies different ways and methods of communication. Early diagnosis can help. Tap into what motivates an autistic child and use those things to help the child excel and succeed. Sonja says be your child's main advocate. Kalin says autism doesn't have a face and to keep being encouraged and strive for your dreams!
Christine King Farris, Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister and civil rights activist, dies at 95
Christine King Farris, the esteemed educator, civil rights activist, and eldest sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. She was 95 years old.
Christine King Farris, the esteemed educator, civil rights activist, and eldest sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. She was 95 years old.
Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
Selena Gomez is a sweetie pie who loves striking a post for the camera. She gets along well with other dogs.
Selena Gomez is a sweetie pie who loves striking a post for the camera. She gets along well with other dogs.
Circus, fireworks, bluegrass and Barenaked Ladies: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
Let's kick off July with a bang. This weekend is going to be a hot one, so we've put together a list of fun activities to help you stay cool.
Let's kick off July with a bang. This weekend is going to be a hot one, so we've put together a list of fun activities to help you stay cool.
Delta plane lands at Charlotte airport without front landing gear
A Delta plane with 96 passengers on board landed at the Charlotte, N.C., airport this morning without its front nose landing gear. No one was injured.
A Delta plane with 96 passengers on board landed at the Charlotte, N.C., airport this morning without its front nose landing gear. No one was injured.
Portia: Boss Lady #3: Gocha Hawkins
This is the third edition of the Boss Lady Moves series. Hairstylist-turned restaurateur, Gocha Hawkins, opens up about how her life in jail, in business and how she?s become a successful entrepreneur. She?s turned her gifts and passions into plenty of profits.
This is the third edition of the Boss Lady Moves series. Hairstylist-turned restaurateur, Gocha Hawkins, opens up about how her life in jail, in business and how she?s become a successful entrepreneur. She?s turned her gifts and passions into plenty of profits.
Repairs continue on large Ponce de Leon sinkhole, two lanes reopen each way
A driver said he thought he hit a typical Atlanta pothole, but knew something was wrong when his car started sinking. Then, he saw water.
A driver said he thought he hit a typical Atlanta pothole, but knew something was wrong when his car started sinking. Then, he saw water.
Firefighters rescue tiny puppy from hot car in Decatur
Temperatures reached a high of 90-degrees Tuesday, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team. The Decatur Fire Rescue team says it takes less than 15 minutes for a furry friend to die of heat stroke.
Temperatures reached a high of 90-degrees Tuesday, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team. The Decatur Fire Rescue team says it takes less than 15 minutes for a furry friend to die of heat stroke.