Vicente Fernández, beloved Mexican singer, dies at 81

Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.

Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas found dead at 33 in Roswell home

NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas was found dead in his Roswell home after his family says he had a seizure in his shower. He was just 33 years old.

Michael Nesmith of the Monkees dies at 78

Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely be best remembered as the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died at 78.

Pet of the Day from Best Friends
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Momma Cat had a litter of her own and how is looking for her forever home. She loves to be loved and will let you know when it's time to pet her.

Burgers with Buck visits Alma Cocina Buckhead
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You usually don't think about burgers when you think of contemporary Mexican cuisine, but Buckhead's Alma Cocina serves up a veggie burger that's a mixture of traditional flavors and modern tastes.

Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
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Mary is a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix who is very smart and loyal. She'd do best in a home with another dog and a lot of love.

Special needs resident 'in starvation mode' at licensed home, family says

A Fayette County family cannot understand how their special needs loved one apparently went months without being properly fed even though he was in the care of a state-licensed facility.

Philanthropist, Publix Super Markets heiress Carol Jenkins Barnett dies at 65

Carol Jenkins Barnett, the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George W. Jenkins, died Tuesday at the age of 65, the company confirmed. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016.

Closing old accounts is important in preventing identity theft

Think about all the accounts you have. There are probably too many to juggle regularly. Well, there is a downside to ignoring unused accounts. If you haven’t used an account for two years, security experts will tell you to close those accounts or re-activate them. 

Austell police chief, medical marijuana commissioner under GBI investigation after I-Team inquiry

Now, an I-Team exclusive. The GBI has opened an investigation of Austell Police Chief Bob Starrett and the department’s K9 expenses. Starrett is also one of seven members of the medical marijuana commission.

Pets of the Day from Furkids Animal Shelter
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Buddy is a shepherd mix who is super sweet and would do best in a home with adults or older kids. Cassidy is a domestic shorthair who loves to snuggle and will talk to you all day long.

New Insurance Commissioner John King vows to change culture at troubled department

The man picked by Governor Brian Kemp to clean up the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is new to the insurance industry, but battle tested on many levels of law enforcement. John King becomes the first Hispanic constitutional statewide officer in Georgia History.

Ovarian cancer survivors find new mission: Helping women understand the warning signs

Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.

Americans not accessing federal COVID-related funeral reimbursements

Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died of COVID-19. It’s been an economic hardship for families. The government has funeral assistance dollars, but not enough people are applying. 

Claude Humphrey, former Falcon and Football Hall of Famer, dies at 77

Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey, one of the NFL’s most fearsome pass rushers during the 1970s with the Atlanta Falcons but long overlooked on mostly losing teams, has died at the age of 77.