As parents await under 5 vaccine, pediatrician shares tips on how to choose the right option for your child

Many parents may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Pediatric emergency physician Christina Johns has some advice on how to navigate which vaccine to choose for your child once they are authorized.

Pet of the Day with PAWS Atlanta
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Meet Riley, who is shy but the 3-year-old will eventually come out of his shell.

Attorney: $22 million wrongful death verdict against Durhamtown will 'take years' to collect

In April a Greene County jury awarded $22 million to the family of a man who died at Durhamtown Off Road Park, but according to the family's attorney, collecting that money will be a lengthy process.  

Riley homers twice, Braves win 14th straight, 8-2 over Nats

Austin Riley homered twice, rookie Spencer Strider allowed one hit over 5 2/3 innings, and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, 8-2 over the last-place Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

FDA panel recommends COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children, as parents await final decision

Some parents of younger children say a vaccine for the 5 and under kids has been a long time in coming. For one Decatur, Georgia, preschooler, it could be authorized a little too late. Harper Chiang, 4, endured 13 days of fever last month after being coinfected with SARS-CoV-2 and a parainfluenza virus. Her mother still plans to get her vaccinated as soon as possible.

Braves hit five homers, beat Nats 10-4 for 13th straight win

Atlanta hit back-to-back homers for the third straight game, this time doing it twice. D’Arnaud and Marcell Ozuna went deep in the third inning, and Orlando Arcia and Harris II followed in the sixth.

Is your child headed to camp? Make sure you pack these essentials

Thousands of Georgia kids are headed off to summer camp. CVS Minute Clinic nurse practitioner Meredith Stidham has some tips on what to pack to keep your camper safe.

Fulton County Division of Family and Children Services staff fired over large protest

Around two weeks ago, 25 caseworkers with Fulton County DFCS called out sick. They weren't really sick, the state's top boss says, what they were sick of was modest pay and long hours.

Pet of the Day from Fur Kids
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A smile that will brighten up your day. Meet Waldo, the 2-year-old Retriever/Black Labrador mix. Instead of asking "Where's Waldo," you can find him by reaching out to furkids.org for more information.

Deidra Dukes Reports: Education in Focus
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How much influence should parents have over what their children learn in schools? In this report, FOX 5's Deidra Dukes explores the renewed focus on education in Georgia and nationwide.

Hospitals scramble to adjust to contrast dye shortage

COVID lockdowns in China triggered the worldwide shortage of the dye used for medical scans.. Now hospitals are scrambling to keep track of and secure contrast dye.

Pet of the Day from Bestfriends ATL
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Buddy is an energetic fella who is looking for a home that has a bit of structure. He is five-years-old and is friendly to humans, but picky about dog friends. You could have a furry-friend buddy and learn more information by visiting bestfriendsatl.org.

Burgers with Buck visits Atlanta's Slabtown Public House
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Atlanta's Kevin Gillespie is known for his 'Top Chef' appearances and his acclaimed restaurants. His newest spot right on the BeltLine has a burger you'll go wild for.

FDA set to decide on Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

As the FDA weighs authorizing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, a Morehouse School of Medicine researcher hopes the vaccine will sway Americans on the fence about getting vaccinated.

Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
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Mika is shy at first, but once she comes out of her shell she has a loving personality and is a great cuddle buddy.

Runner critically injured in collision celebrates survival at Peachtree Road Race

A year after Jessica Rantamaki was critically injured by a driver fleeing police in a stolen car, the Suwanee, Georgia, 51-year-old ran the Peachtree Road Race as a celebration of her survival.