Annual Mayor's Masked Ball raises $4M for United Negro College Fund
The 40th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball, hosted by Mayor Andre Dickens, has set a new fundraising record, generating nearly $4 million for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
Army veteran who walked 30 miles to find a job now has a place to call home
Veteran Brian Taylor, homeless just a month ago, now has a place to call home in Georgia this holiday season.
Autism advocate Aaliyah Thompson to gift $500 holiday stipend for 10 special needs families
Parents of children with autism have until this Friday to be considered for a $500 giveaway.
Rare Air Jordans, dropped in Oregon donation bin, sell for $50K at auction
The cash from the rare Nike Air Jordan 3s will benefit the Portland Rescue Mission, which has served people struggling with homelessness, hunger and addiction since 1949.
Rapper T-Pain brings gaming skills and toys to DreamHack 2023 in Atlanta
On Saturday, the Georgia World Congress Center witnessed the takeover of the annual DreamHack Gaming Festival, with rapper T-Pain, who is also the founder of Nappy Boy Gaming, stepping into the gaming spotlight.
Rapper Latto distributes toys in Clayton County ahead of Christmas
Rapper Latto brought holiday cheer to Clayton County with her annual Christmas toy giveaway making a stop at Clayton State University's gymnasium for a heartwarming event.
Mother-daughter Delta flight attendants create special holiday tradition
In the over 10 years since both the Atlanta mom and daughter started as Delta flight attendants, they've made it a goal to spend the holidays together during layovers in different cities.
10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
Co-workers in Kentucky win lottery after boss gifts them scratch-offs for Christmas
Bowling Green, Kentucky, colleagues will split the lottery prize 21 ways.
Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood
When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.
Amazon brings back its delivery driver thank-you program
Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.
Boss surprises team with lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, leading to $50K jackpot win
Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.
Athens Santa makes a Christmas comeback after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Jonathan Byrd gets stopped a lot by stranger and told he looks like Santa Claus. So, nearly 20 years ago, the Watkinsville, Georgia, retired plumber and construction company safety manager decided to step into the role of Santa Claus. It was a job he loved, until a 2021 cancer diagnosis forced the 65-year-old to step back from playing Santa.
Giving Machines 'Light The World' for the holidays in Midtown
The reverse vending machines will only be in town for a few more hours.
Girl sings to crowd after deadly Tennessee tornadoes: ‘Thank you for lifting our spirits’
A little girl shared the song in her heart despite being affected by the deadly tornadoes that struck several central Tennessee communities Saturday.
Sandy Springs firefighters bring joy to young patients with heartwarming hospital descent
It was quite a surprise for young patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on Friday.
Tears flow as North Carolina therapy dog celebrates end of cancer treatment by ringing bell
The faithful dog's significant contribution to the lives of those around him did not need an extravagant cape or a large gathering of friends to be recognized.
600 students receive brand-new shoes from Mercedes-Benz, Shoes That Fit
In a heartwarming collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and the nonprofit organization Shoes That Fit, over 600 students at Hollis Innovation Academy in Atlanta received a special gift this holiday season – brand-new shoes.
Coweta County roofing company surprises veterans with gift of new roof
Two veterans in Coweta County got a big gift this holiday season.
3 of the top 10 most generous GoFundMe cities are in Georgia
Three cities in the metro Atlanta area have earned spots in GoFundMe's 2023 list of the most generous states and cities in the United States.