With a third of seniors reporting post-pandemic loneliness, one agency is helping older adults stay connected
The pandemic has left many seniors feeling more isolated and alone. Although rates of anxiety and depression are now higher in younger adults, surveys show more than a third of people between the ages of 50 and 90 say they continue to feel lonely and isolated. One Atlanta-based in-home health agency working o help its older clients stay connected and independent.
The pandemic has left many seniors feeling more isolated and alone. Although rates of anxiety and depression are now higher in younger adults, surveys show more than a third of people between the ages of 50 and 90 say they continue to feel lonely and isolated. One Atlanta-based in-home health agency working o help its older clients stay connected and independent.
Solar panels reportedly cause fire at Cleveland Avenue library
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the roof of the Cleveland Avenue library.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the roof of the Cleveland Avenue library.
'Vengeful wingnuts' claim responsibility for recent attacks against Atlanta PD, mayor says
The Atlanta Police Department is holding a press conference at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss "public safety and targeted attacks that occurred over the 4th of July weekend."
The Atlanta Police Department is holding a press conference at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss "public safety and targeted attacks that occurred over the 4th of July weekend."
Negotiations break down between UPS, Teamsters Union, future uncertain
After a marathon overnight session, negotiations have reportedly collapsed between Sandy Springs-based United Parcel Service and the Teamsters Union which represents nearly 340,000 employees.
After a marathon overnight session, negotiations have reportedly collapsed between Sandy Springs-based United Parcel Service and the Teamsters Union which represents nearly 340,000 employees.
Woman shot during possible road-rage incident on Monroe Drive
According to Atlanta Police, a woman showed up at an area hospital with a gunshot wound. They received the call around 12:30 a.m. July 5.
According to Atlanta Police, a woman showed up at an area hospital with a gunshot wound. They received the call around 12:30 a.m. July 5.
Three-day tribute announced for Dr. Christine King Farris, sister of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The family of Dr. Christine King Farris has announced a three-day tribute to the life and legacy of the King family matriarch.
The family of Dr. Christine King Farris has announced a three-day tribute to the life and legacy of the King family matriarch.
Husband's life spared after being impaled in 'Final Destination'-like accident
One couple is just thankful to be alive today after a tree fell on their car over the weekend and impaled one of them.
One couple is just thankful to be alive today after a tree fell on their car over the weekend and impaled one of them.
E. coli spread keeps tubers from the 'Hooch this Fourth of July
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says the sewage treatment plant at the center of the closure of a 15-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River is still not fixed. He says that millions of gallons of partially treated sewage continue to spew out.
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says the sewage treatment plant at the center of the closure of a 15-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River is still not fixed. He says that millions of gallons of partially treated sewage continue to spew out.
Family searching for driver responsible for 23-year-old man's hit-and-run death
It's been over two years since someone hit 23-year-old Richard Bartlett III and left him for head on a Johns Creek Road. His family is hoping a reward can help bring his killer to justice.
It's been over two years since someone hit 23-year-old Richard Bartlett III and left him for head on a Johns Creek Road. His family is hoping a reward can help bring his killer to justice.
17-year-old New Jersey murder suspect arrested in South Fulton
A teen wanted for murder in the state of New Jersey has been apprehended in Georgia by South Fulton police with the help of SWAT.
A teen wanted for murder in the state of New Jersey has been apprehended in Georgia by South Fulton police with the help of SWAT.
Early morning shootout kills two men in South Fulton neighborhood
Investigators say the shootout left one man killed on the sidewalk and the other dead in the hospital.
Investigators say the shootout left one man killed on the sidewalk and the other dead in the hospital.
Metro Atlanta teen named finalist for 'stuck at home' duct tape prom contest
Johns Creek High School's Hailey Yoo's 3D movie-inspired duct tape prom outfit has made her finalist for a $10,000 scholarship and you can help her win.
Johns Creek High School's Hailey Yoo's 3D movie-inspired duct tape prom outfit has made her finalist for a $10,000 scholarship and you can help her win.
2 dead, 1 injured after wrong-way crash on Interstate 20 near Holmes exit
Two people are dead and another person is recovering from injuries after a wrong-way crash around 2 a.m. July 2 on the Interstate 20 Eastbound Expressway near the Hamilton E. Holmes exit.
Two people are dead and another person is recovering from injuries after a wrong-way crash around 2 a.m. July 2 on the Interstate 20 Eastbound Expressway near the Hamilton E. Holmes exit.
Motorcycles set on fire at Atlanta police academy, patrol cars vandalized
Several motorcycles in a parking deck at an Atlanta police facility appear to have been intentionally set on fire overnight.
Several motorcycles in a parking deck at an Atlanta police facility appear to have been intentionally set on fire overnight.
Chattahoochee River stretch remains closed due to sewage spill
A busy stretch of the Chattahoochee River will be closed over the July 4 holiday weekend due to a sewage spill, according to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
A busy stretch of the Chattahoochee River will be closed over the July 4 holiday weekend due to a sewage spill, according to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.
75-year-old man with dementia missing in East Point
A 75-year-old man with multiple health issues is missing in East Point.
A 75-year-old man with multiple health issues is missing in East Point.
2 women stabbed by man in bushes in SE Atlanta, police say
Two women were walking home from a store early Friday morning when they were reportedly stabbed multiple times by a man with a pocketknife.
Two women were walking home from a store early Friday morning when they were reportedly stabbed multiple times by a man with a pocketknife.
Man hit in head with bottle, gun during fight on Defoors Ferry Road
Atlanta Police say a man was hit in the head with a bottle and a gun during a fight on Friday night.
Atlanta Police say a man was hit in the head with a bottle and a gun during a fight on Friday night.
Fourth of July celebrations in metro Atlanta | July 2023
No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there's probably going to be a Fourth of July celebration near you. Here's a list of celebrations.
No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there's probably going to be a Fourth of July celebration near you. Here's a list of celebrations.
Detention officer charged with assaulting inmates at Fulton County Jail
Investigators say security footage showed the 25-year-old detention officer using excessive force on inmates at the Fulton County Jail. He's now charged with assault, cruelty to inmates, and more.
Investigators say security footage showed the 25-year-old detention officer using excessive force on inmates at the Fulton County Jail. He's now charged with assault, cruelty to inmates, and more.