Outpouring of support for service dog that helps boy with autism

An update on a very sick service dog and the generosity of FOX 5 viewers who are helping to pay for his very expensive vet bills. Caspian is a six-year-old service dog to a 13-year old Fayette County boy with nonverbal autism.

Raising donations for autistic boy’s ailing service dog

There is a community effort to help a Fayetteville family with the mounting medical bills for their ailing service dog. Caspian is a six-year-old Goldendoodle trained to detect seizures for their 13-year-old autistic son. 

Charity needs volunteers to harvest blueberries for families in need

A charity in Fayette County needs volunteers to help pick blueberries that will feed families in need. The Real Life Center has an orchard and their program called U Pick 4 Others provides fresh produce to struggling families. 

Food bank distributing produce, milk to Georgia families in need

Families in metro Atlanta are now getting government-subsidized food boxes as part of the USDA’s Farmers to Families program. 

Police: Suspected home intruder shot, killed by resident

Georgia police are investigating after a resident shot and killed a man who allegedly was trying to break into his house.

Georgia Jeep owners uniting to brighten day for health care workers, neighbors

Georgia car clubs have joined in the parade of support for healthcare workers. They are also trying to brighten the day of children who have been forced to cancel birthday plans because of the coronavirus.

Atlanta pilots skywriting message of hope

A group of local pilots is leaving a message in the skies over metro Atlanta hospitals. They hope their skywriting is a source of hope and encouragement to those on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.  

Georgia dad creates hibachi dinner for son's birthday

A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place. 

Gunman wearing surgical mask leaves behind iPhone at Peachtree City store during robbery

Police say two armed robbers were taking advantage of the times by wearing surgical masks to hide their faces during a robbery at a Peachtree City convenience store. However, one of the men left behind a personal item that helped police identify him and spoil what could have been a perfect crime.  

Foster families need for service dogs

A rescue group that trains service dogs for veterans says it’s in desperate need of foster families.  Coco’s Cupboard says with the pandemic, fewer families are volunteering to foster service dogs in training, while the need for them among veterans and people with medical challenges is greater than ever. 

Dentists, orthodontists and teachers team up to build better face mask for first responders

A group of dentists and orthodontists in Georgia is working on a better protective mask for first responders.  The mask uses shop vac Hepa filters, 3-D printed parts and elastic straps from old swim goggles. They say it will provide better protection than paper or cloth masks.