Futon County will distribute 1,000 turkeys to families in need ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The families who will receive the free turkeys on Sunday have been pre-selected by Fulton County Public Schools and Atlanta Public Schools as part of an effort
Georgia’s top two youth volunteers of 2020, 17-year-old Neha Devineni, of Atlanta and 12-year-old Hailey Bankhead, of Jonesboro, were recognized this weekend for their outstanding volunteer service during the 25th annual, and first-ever virtual, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards national recognition celebration and got a shoutout
With the current shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, children visiting the hospital for emergency needs do not have proper protection from COVID-19. Emma Wilson, a 10-year-old from Hancock County, is using her 4-H Project Achievement skills to help
The Lawrenceville Police Department honored health care workers at Northside Hospital Gwinnett by having a parade in the hospital’s parking lot to show appreciation for the sacrifices of front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video is below. As of noon,
LILBURN — A harrowing moment for a Georgia family ended in tears of joy after police officers were able to rescue a newborn baby from the wreckage of a vehicle on Monday. Police officers with the Lilburn Police Department were called to
ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation have announced three new programs in partnership with Piedmont Healthcare, CHRIS 180 and Chef Hugh Acheson to donate meals to surrounding Atlanta communities amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The Piedmont Healthcare program, which launched
A Georgia sign company and a state senator have partnered to place signs outside of healthcare facilities, police departments and fire departments in metro Atlanta praising the work of the healthcare workers we are all depending on during the coronavirus pandemic. State
As the world searches for answers amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, a search on a much smaller scale proved successful recently at the Hall County Landfill. Last week, Joan Sheffield took off her wedding rings and wrapped them in tissue paper in
MARIETTA — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact Georgia’s health system, Owen Mumford is making a large donation of health supplies to healthcare workers who are on the frontlines helping those in need of care during this crisis. New COVID-19 tests are being
Public safety officials from several agencies in Cherokee County conducted an “Appreciation Parade” for healthcare workers at Northside Cherokee Hospital Sunday evening by circling the hospital’s campus with their emergency lights on. “Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are the frontline heroes
ATLANTA — Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a national fast-casual concept based in Atlanta announced it would donate 100,000 smoothies nationwide to local healthcare workers and first responders to help support those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In cafes across the
The coronavirus pandemic has stopped in-person church services, but it hasn’t stopped one south Atlanta church from doing the work of Christ in their community. In what church leaders are calling an effort to show unity and love For South Atlanta, Turning
ALBANY — The city of Albany has been hit hard by the coronavirus after it spread through two highly attended funerals. But the fact that their city is a hotspot for COVID-19 isn’t breaking the spirit of Albany residents. In fact, the
In the midst of the uncertainty and despair caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia’s faithful are heading to the frontlines of the battle to offer prayers and support to those in the hospital and to doctors and medical staff. Groups from several
LUMPKIN COUNTY — Local law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia are showing residents what it means to serve the community during the difficult times caused by COVID-19. One example is happening now in Lumpkin County. Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard has volunteered to
WASHINGTON — A homeowner in Wilkes County’s home was saved from massive flooding thanks to quick work by county and Georgia Department of Transportation officials. Last Thursday, Wilkes County foreman Wade Mayo received a flood alert call from a frantic resident who
