101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
McDonough pastor helps community where he once sold drugs
He once trafficked cocaine in McDonough but now Pastor Terrell Scott does community outreach in the very neighborhood he once sold drugs.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
‘First responders are amazing’: Firefighter reads to girl who survived car crash
Firefighter Ryan Benton read a book to a little girl to help take her mind off of the car crash she had just survived.
Toddler's stuffed monkey left behind on 9/11 has family searching 20 years later
Abe Wachsman is searching for the family that he gave a ride to safety on Sept. 11, 2001.
"Everything's going wrong": Sterling Heights Police stop speeding man, hook up new TV
A 79-year-old Sterling Heights man was running all over town trying to find what he needed to hook up his new TV for his wife when he was stopped for speeding. But police didn't give him a ticket. Instead - they hooked up his TV for him.
Sandy Springs officer helps deliver a baby roadside
A “routine” patrol for one Sandy Springs police officer became anything but routine in a matter of minutes when he realized he'd be helping a woman deliver a baby.
Cobb County judge congratulates drug treatment program graduates
A Cobb County judge congratulated five recent graduates of a drug recovery program designed to treat non-violent offenders with underlying addictions.
Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'
Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Brookhaven officer, K-9 flooded with well-wishes after first day of training
A Brookhaven police officer has a veteran law enforcement professional able to show him the ropes through some new training: it's his K-9 partner.
Florida mom and son take photo in same spot at Magic Kingdom as they did on opening day in 1971
Walt Disney World kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration, dubbed ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ on Friday, October 1st.
Bodycam shows Marietta officers, bystander save woman during mental health crisis
Marietta police are crediting three officers and a bystander with saving the life of a distraught woman hanging from the fifth floor of a motel earlier this month.
Cat scurries along beam in upper deck before Braves-Phillies
A small cat scurried through the rafters at Truist Park before the Atlanta Braves tried to clinch their fourth straight NL East title against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
South Fulton 6-year-old girl named Georgia's youngest certified farmer
Kendall Rae Johnson began growing vegetables with her great-grandmother in a small patio garden. Now at just 6 years old, she's Georgia's youngest certified farmer and has big dreams for the future.
Man loses 120 pounds, becomes triathlete after wife dies: 'I wanted something more'
Bill Bowden, 52, from Burbank, California, has lost about 120 pounds since 2019 and is participating in his first triathlon on Saturday.
Java Joy serves coffee, empowers adults at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Java Joy next to Section 116 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium will serve coffee while employing and empowering adults with all abilities.
Ohio father shaves head in solidarity with son battling cancer
Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.
Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
'Goodbye kisses': Animal hospital lets dogs taste chocolate before being put to sleep
An animal hospital in Alabama is tugging on the heartstrings of pet owners everywhere with their now-viral post, showing how they provide a moment of comfort to dogs at the end of their life.