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Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight

It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.

4 days ago

'It can happen to anybody': Georgia woman speaks out after battle with coronavirus

A Georgia woman has spoken out about the seriousness of the novel coronavirus after almost succumbing to the illness.

March 26

Shaquille O'Neal crashes Georgia first graders' video chat

Shaquille O'Neal surprised a Georgia first grade class' video chat. The students are participating in online learning due to the coronavirus.

March 19

Georgia-Pacific working to keep up with toilet paper demand

Empty shelves in stores are a common sight as people stock up on toilet paper over COVID-19 virus concerns.

March 17

2020 Masters Golf Tournament postponed

Next month's 2020 Masters Tournament has been postponed, Augusta National says.

March 13

Brother takes little sister to dad-daughter dance after father stands her up for second year in a row

A 7-year-old was stood up by her father for her school’s dad-daughter, luckily her big brother came to the rescue.

March 10

Widower, who was 'healed' by preschooler's friendship, dies

Their touching friendship and the story of how they met captured hearts. And it may have even inspired others to act on the notion that a simple act of kindness toward a stranger can mean a world of difference in that person's life.

March 9

Georgia baby with rare form of dwarfism 'thriving' at home

A Douglasville baby born with a rare and lethal form of dwarfism is finally home after spending the first six months of her life in the hospital.

March 3

3 missing Georgia children found safe in Indiana

Three children who were the subject of a statewide Amber Alert in Georgia have been found safe, authorities said.

February 27

Atlanta girl, 8, hosts Target-themed birthday party at local store, complete with uniforms

An 8-year-old girl celebrated her birthday at her favorite place: Target.

February 18

Prayers needed for Georgia baby with rare form of dwarfism

A Douglasville family is hoping to soon bring their baby girl home from the hospital, where she's been since the day she was born six months ago.

February 17

Shaq pays for family's laptop at Best Buy after giving condolences for his sister and Kobe Bryant

"We walked off, then Shaq comes to us and says, 'I like yall, so get the nicest one in here and I'll pay for it,'" Patrick Martin wrote on Facebook.

February 1

Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes nap

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Taco Bell wasn’t open on Christmas Day but a burglar in Georgia decided he wanted a festive feast anyway — and to take a nap while he was at it.

January 11

Georgia police: Man cooks food, takes nap during Taco Bell break-in

Gwinnett County police need help to identify a man accused of breaking into a fast-food restaurant, preparing food, then taking a nap on Christmas morning.

January 8

US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer

Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that cancer was discovered this month during a routine medical visit. He said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.

December 29, 2019