Mattel honors poet Maya Angelou with Barbie doll

Beloved American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is being honored by Mattel with her own Barbie doll.

More single women becoming home buyers in 2021

Single women have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the 2021 homebuying market.

With Georgia's ICU beds full, rural hospitals say they have nowhere to transfer their critical patients

With nearly 5,600 Georgians hospitalized with complications of COVID-19 and 91% of ICU beds occupied, smaller rural hospitals say there is nowhere to transfer their critically-ill patients. The CEO of Miller County Hospital on the state's border with Alabama says she is "demoralized and angry."

New PUA benefits require verification process

New unemployment claims have jumped to nearly 1 million, moving up along with surging corona virus figures. Yes, unemployment safety nets are in place. But, for those filing for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, PUA, you will now have to verify employment. 

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Buck takes a bite out of the Buford Highway burger on this week's edition of Burgers with Buck.

Burgers with Buck: Nick's Westside

The artist formerly known as Aix and its adjoining wine bar Tin Tin in West Midtown has been reinvented and rebranded from a French restaurant that was known for special occasion dining to a more casual neighborhood spot…and #BurgersWithBuck is absolutely on board.

Georgia hospitals struggle with COVID-19 surge as ICU beds near capacity

Behind Georgia's unprecedented post-holiday surge in coronavirus infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, the Kouns' family's story is particularly heartbreaking.

With 1,575 GA vaccine providers signed up, finding vaccine is the hard part

The Georgia Department of Public Health has found 1,575 providers willing to vaccinate Georgians. Finding available vaccine has been harder.

Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.

US carries out its 1st execution of female inmate since 1953

Lisa Montgomery's execution was the first time in nearly seven decades that the U.S. government has put to death a female inmate.

Small Christmas gathering leaves 4 Georgia family members sickened with COVID-19

After a small Christmas morning gathering left four members of a Metro-Atlanta family infected with the coronavirus, Chris Kouns hopes sharing his father's story will give Philip Kouns one final chance to do what he loved most: help other people.

CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US

The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.

Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive

At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.

Why are many GA first responders taking a pass on the COVID vaccine?

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all Georgia first responders. That means anyone in fire rescue or law enforcement can sign up.

Ben & Jerry’s makes dog ice cream as pet food industry grows

Ben & Jerry's announced that it has launched Doggie Desserts, a specialty line of ice cream that is made for man's best friend.