New Hillsborough sheriff's K9 named after sergeant killed in line of duty

K9 Roy is named after Sergeant Brian LaVigne, taking the late sergeant's middle name. HCSO said their K9 unit named Roy together with the LaVigne family.

As COVID-19 cases surge, children's hospitals feel impact of omicron

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta had 118 kids hospitalized with COVID-19 Wednesday, up from 102 Monday and the pediatric system's highest number of coronavirus patients so far in the pandemic.

Former mayor admits role in COVID relief fraud scheme

After spending nearly a year proclaiming his innocence, former Stonecrest mayor Jason Lary admitted masterminding a scheme to steal COVID relief funds.

Stonecrest mayor quits day before he answers federal fraud charges

The only mayor in Stonecrest's brief history is calling it quits, one day before he’s due back in federal court on COVID relief fraud charges.

Pets of the Day from FurKids
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Ellen gets along great with other cats and dogs. She has a medical condition but will be just fine with proper vet care. Clevinger loves to cuddle and would do great in a home with kids and a big yard for him to run around.

Look for these real estate trends in the new year

Last year brought the concept of “supply and demand” to the forefront of high housing prices, and low interest rates fueled rising prices. But what can we expect for 2022?

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Oliver is a sweet and gentle cat with the black and white markings of a classic tuxedo. He enjoys being pet and rolling. He'd do best in a home without kids or dogs but gets along great with other cats.

Former Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves dies at 77

Former Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves, a Georgia native who led Atlanta's National Football League franchise from 1997 to 2003, died at the age of 77. 

Georgia dominates Michigan in Orange Bowl, sets up rematch against 'Bama for Championship

It might have been the Orange Bowl, but folks were certainly seeing a lot of red. Georgia dominated Michigan to claim the Orange Bowl trophy and to continue on to the CFP Championship game.

Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99

Betty White has died at age 99, just mere weeks before her 100th birthday. She leaves behind a Hollywood legacy that has touched the hearts of millions.

Local contestants compete on FOX’s “Next Level Chef”

The intense new cooking competition series "Next Level Chef" features 15 contestants -- including two based in Atlanta -- hoping to walk away with a $250,000 grand prize.

Burgers with Buck Year in Review for 2021
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Burgers with Buck took you all over the metro Area with more than 48 burgers to sample. Buck looks back at another successful year.

Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teens

A jury has found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six charges in her sex abuse trial. Prosecutors accused Maxwell of helping Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of minor girls between 1994 and 1997. She was convicted of recruiting, grooming, and abusing the victims, some as young as 14.

Omicron surge: Georgia hits new single-day record for COVID-19 cases

Georgia has set a new single-day record for the number of positive COVID-19 tests and the number of tests reported as the omicron variant continues its spread.

John Madden: Tributes, condolences pour in for NFL legend

“No one has made the sport more interesting, more relevant and more enjoyable to watch and listen to than John,” play-by-play announcer Al Michaels previously said.