Hosea Helps distribute supplies to mothers during Mommy and Me Giveaway
On Saturday, Hosea Helps held their annual "Mommy and Me Giveaway," with the mission of assisting mothers and babies. Mothers were able to obtain necessities such as formula, wipes, baby food, and even bassinets.
5K boxes of food given to those in need in DeKalb County
Members of the faith community in DeKalb County have begun early preparations for Mother's Day celebrations this year by distributing more than 5,000 boxes of food yesterday at multiple churches across the county.
After giving up hope, family reunited with lost dog 3 years later in Gwinnett County
After almost three years of being separated from his family, a lost dog was recently reunited with his owners, thanks to the use of a microchip.
It's Better than Ice Cream nonprofit offering kids a way to escape youth violence
With about one month left in the school year for students across metro Atlanta, many are concerned about keeping kids safe this summer. A local nonprofit is trying to get the city’s youth off the street and into entrepreneurship.
More than 1K student athletes compete in track and field event at Westlake High School
More than a thousand student athletes from across the state of Georgia and from 30 schools participated in what is considered one of the top track and field meets in the county on Saturday.
Student resource center re-named in honor of popular Atlanta restaurateur Derrick Hayes
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church gives away 1K boxes of food, tablets
Feeding 1,000 families was the goal for the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church giveaway on Saturday.
'Walking Dead' actress visits dogs at LifeLine Animal Project
Rescuers say that Walter, a poodle lab, is around 10 years old, partially blind, and hard of hearing.
Powder Springs police officers buy groceries for struggling veteran
The man revealed that he had not eaten in quite some time, and his VA check was not expected for another three weeks. He estimated that he had lost over 50 pounds in recent weeks because he could not afford food. The officers quickly pooled some money and went grocery shopping for him.
Georgia Trade Industry Expo targets students, record attendance
College enrollment is declining. One of the reasons, according to a national data tracker, is that alternatives that cost less and potentially pay more are available.
How to make the family business last for generations
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.
Vehicle inventory could be increasing in 2023
If you’ve needed a vehicle in the last few years, you may have been out of luck. There was diminishing inventory, increased price tags, and skyrocketing interest rates.
Peyton Hillis is off ventilator, 'on road to recovery' after saving kids from drowning, girlfriend says
Hillis, 36, was reportedly at a beach in Pensacola, Florida when he saved his two children from drowning.
Weekend job fair to offer headshots, resumes, child care
It’s a one-stop shopping opportunity where jobseekers can get headshots, resume courses, and more.
Paulding County deputy saves baby's life during traffic stop
Deputy Zackery Dubreuiel was conducting a traffic stop when a distraught father pulled up with a baby who was not breathing. Thanks to the deputy's quick thinking and actions, he was able to save the infant's life.
Popular Halloween festival and parade return to Atlanta
Some people in southeast Atlanta have already kicked off Halloween celebrations with the return of the famous Little Five Points Halloween festival and parade.
Student loan forgiveness applications now online
Federal student loan forgiveness has begun. The application came online October 17th after a weekend trial of the process to catch glitches.
3 easy ways to vet a charity before giving
Fall is here, and we are now moving into the holiday season: Thanksgiving. Duwali. Hannukah. Christmas. We feel the urge to give or help others, but be careful because not all charities are created equally.
Red Cross sends relief to victims of devastating Clarkston apartment fire
The Red Cross Disaster Action Team says members are assisting about 24 people suffering after the fire devastated a Clarkston apartment building Sunday morning.
Black Business Month highlight: All-natural beauty products
Small business is the backbone of the American economy. And in honor of Black Business Month, the FOX 5 I-Team checks out an all-natural beauty line run by a local couple. Social media, they say, is their go-to tool for success.