Derrick Jackson launches bid for governor with focus on Georgia families
State Rep. Derrick Jackson says he is running for governor to focus on Georgia families, health care and affordability.
LP Building Solutions supporting Veterans through several partnerships
A leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is honoring and supporting veterans through partnerships with several Veteran organizations.
Fulton commissioners push to restore $1M for veterans services
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
South Fulton Gold Star family gets mortgage paid off on Veterans Day
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
Georgia photographer honors veterans with free portraits at American Legion studio
Photographer Justin Arndt offers free portraits to military veterans through his project based at American Legion Post 29.
Paralyzed Air Force veteran develops self-balancing exoskeleton at Georgia Tech
Ignacio Montoya, paralyzed in a 2013 motorcycle crash, is now pursuing a Ph.D. in paralysis research at Georgia Tech.
Veterans Day: Trump honors veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump marked Veterans Day with a ceremony Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery.
Veterans Day 2025 deals: Where Veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
VA says 37,000 employees now furloughed or working without pay due to government shutdown
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
Monthly payments to disabled Veterans and military retirees will increase in 2026
Veterans receiving disability payments and military retirees will see a new cost of living adjustment (COLA) starting in January.
Family files civil rights suit over Army veteran’s fentanyl death in DeKalb jail
Collins’ family filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit alleging he was ignored for three hours after a fentanyl overdose in jail.
Douglas County horse therapy ranch faces foreclosure, appeals for community support
SOOFA Ranch in Douglas County faces foreclosure within two weeks after federal funding cuts eliminated a major source of support.
Military veterans push Cobb County leaders for planned memorial
Military veterans and supporters are pushing Cobb County leaders to start building a memorial planned a decade ago.
America's last living WWII ace pilot dies at age 103
Donald McPherson, a Nebraska farmer and World War II fighter ace credited with shooting down five Japanese planes, has died at age 103. He was the last surviving U.S. ace of the war.
Atlanta VA nurses protest alleged staffing reductions
Nurses gathered outside the VA hospital in Atlanta to rally against layoffs, but the VA said it hasn't laid anyone off since February.
Army veteran arrested after deadly Montana bar shooting that killed 4 people
“May God continue to be with the families of the four victims still grieving their loss,” Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte said when confirming the suspect's capture.
Veteran's brain returned to family in cardboard box, lawsuit claims
The Butlers are suing two funeral homes after discovering their deceased son's brain in a sealed cardboard box among his belongings.
Parents say brain of deceased son given to them; funeral homes in Philly, Georgia sued
A horrifying discovery was made as a family laid their son to rest, and the blame is being placed on the funeral homes for their handling of his remains, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Atlanta VA Medical Center: Report finds infrastructure, communication issues
A new report from the Office of Inspector General highlights several concerns at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur following an inspection of the facility in June 2024.
Purple Heart mystery: Medal found in Georgia scrapyard nears return to WWII pilot's family
The mystery of how a Purple Heart medal ended up in a Georgia scrapyard is a step closer to being solved.