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Good Day Atlanta viewer information: Sept. 18, 2023

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  September 18, 2023 12:48pm EDT
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ATLANTA - Here's what you may have missed on today's Good Day Atlanta:

FDA panel says decongestants don't work

The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a placebo, an FDA advisory panel said. Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer breaks down the panel's findings with Alyse Eady.

The truth about decongestants: Dr. Winawer appeared on Good Day Atlanta to talk about decongestants. The FDA recently said that phenylephrine, which can be found in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications, does not work. Instead, the FDA says Pseudoephedrine, which is found in Sudafed, is highly effective in helping people with stuff noses.  

Contractor says JJ Wilcox hasn't paid bill

The NFL veteran and former Georgia football standout still owes a landscaper for work almost a year after he went to court over the matter. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle looks into the lawsuit.

Former Falcon still owes landscaper: A college standout and former Atlanta Falcon was ordered by court to pay a landscaper for work. It's been almost a year since they went to court and J.J. Wilcox was ordered to pay for a nearly $50,000 backyard job by Accomplishing Interiors. Although Wilcox has paid for some of the work, he still owes and the business owner, Chris Pettite, he is not responding. Wilcox also did not respond to FOX 5 about this issue.

Academy of Country Music honors iconic voices

A star-studded evening of live music and tributes is coming back to FOX tonight with the Academy of Country Music Honors. Singer and songwriter Carly Pearce is returning as the host for the third year in a row, and she chatted with Joanne Feldman about country music's biggest night.

Carly Pearce talks about country awards show: The 16th annual Academy of Country Music Honors kick off at 8 p.m., hosted by singer and songwriter Carly Pearce. Good Day Atlanta was able to catch up with Carly before the awards show.

Day celebrates Georgia's state parks

There's no better time to explore one of Georgia's fascinating state parks than this Saturday. Sept. 23 is Your State Parks Day, which means many state parks and historic sites will be hosting special events.

Get out and visit a state park this weekend: This Saturday is Your State Parks Day and it's a chance to celebrate our state's incredible network of state parks and historic sites. One state park in Chattooga County is celebrating the day by hosting an Outdoor Adventure Day for families. FOX 5 Atlanta's Paul Milliken visited Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville.

Celebrity news update with Mani Millss

After years together, two high-profile celebrity couples are calling it quits. Plus, Halle Berry is calling out Drake for using a photo of her without her consent.

Mani Mills has the latest celeb gossip: Entertainment contribute Mani Mills appeared on Good Day Atlanta to talk about two celeb breakups that shocked many people. Jeezy has filed for divorce from Jeannie Mai and Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert are divorcing. Also, Halle Berry is calling out Drake for using her pic without consent.

A trio of cats for Pet of the Day

Peaches and Etta are bonded sisters who want a new home together. Frosty takes a bit to warm but, but once he does he's very chatty and loves treats.

Pet of the Day: Today our Pet of the Day is actually a duo -- Peaches and Etta. They are bonded sisters. Peaches is sweet and quiet and likes to be near friendly humans. Etta is affectionate and an outgoing diva. They are available for adoption from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia.