Georgia woman raises thousands for Atlanta 'home away from home'

Laura Lee Mason of Hiram, Georgia, knew little about the Ronald McDonald House Charities until her newborn son because critically ill. Today, she has raised $67,000 for the charity that opened its doors to her during the hardest months of her life.

Pet of the Day from FurKids
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Blake Carrington is a 4-year-old hound mix who likes to go on walks and to watch TV on the couch. He's cool with other dogs his size but not small animals.

Georgia woman says new sickle cell treatment may be a 'gamechanger'

Tiffany George was born with sickle cell disease. The Georgia 24-year-old was part of a clinical trial to study a new treatment she considers a "gamechanger."

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Kali loves people likes to talk and is very dominant, so she may clash with other felines. If you want to learn more about Kali, give the Humane Society of Cobb County a call.

Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests

The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.

Man hospitalized 88 days with COVID-19 says skipping vaccine 'worst decision of my life'

Jeff Adams of Covington, Georgia, says he did not get the COVID-19 vaccine because he rarely gets sick. So, he didn't think he needed to worry about the the coronavirus. "I can now tell you conclusively that is the worst decision of my life," the 56-year-old now says.

Pet of the Day from Best Friends Animal Society
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Drew Barrymore is 3 years old and is a friendly and happy girl. If you'd like to learn more, contact Best Friends Animal Society.

Burgers with Buck visits Atlanta's Emmy Squared Pizza
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A pizza place may not be the first restaurant you'd think of having an amazing burger, but once you try the Le Big Matt from Emmy Squared Pizza, you may change your mind.

Mother of toddler with life-threatening heart defect tells parents, 'Trust your gut'

Ashley Murray sensed something was wrong with her baby AJ. The Savannah-area 9-month-old was breathing hard, irritable and not eating enough. He weighed just 13 pounds. But, Murray wasn't expecting the problem to be AJ's heart.

Former President Trump's comments prompt new security measures for Fulton DA

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she is taking steps to make sure her office and employees are safe in the wake of comments about her by former President Donald Trump.

Surgeon General reassures parents FDA won't cut corners on under-5 vaccine review

The FDA is reviewing data submitted by Pfizer, after the vaccine manufacturer applied for emergency authorization of its vaccine for children under 5. Polls show parents of toddlers and preschoolers have mixed feelings about the vaccine.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
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Canela is 6 years old and knows a lot of commands. She could work well with someone who has an active life or even someone who just likes to chill out.

Clayton County delivery driver waits more than 2 months for van tag

The Jonesboro man was just about to not be able to use the cargo van that he uses to make work after waiting over two months for its tags. Within 24 hours of the FOX 5 I-Team reaching out to the state, he had his long-awaited license plate.

Lawrenceville police chief agrees to step down in wake of sexual harassment probe

The Lawrenceville police chief has resigned after being suspended for 10-days for an inappropriate comment made to a female captain about "looking like a Hooter's girl."

Pet of the Day from FurKids
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Roxbury is a black labrador-terrier-pit bull mix who weighs about 70 pounds. He loves being outdoors and then heading inside to snuggle.

Construction boom skips affordable housing

Builders have picked up the pace of construction after the skyrocketing demand for housing, but they're neglecting new housing for low to moderate-income families. And that's causing a real problem.

Fulton County DA investigating Donald Trump asks FBI for security help

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, “to include intelligence and federal agents.”