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📅 The Gist: On October 21, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta celebrated their annual Big, Little, & Family Picnic, drawing over 500 attendees.

Photos: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Holds Annual Picnic

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2023

The Gist: Quick action from a Chick-fil-A staff member saved a choking child during a family lunch.

Georgia Chick-fil-A Employee Saves Child from Choking

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 21, 2023October 10, 2023

VALDOSTA — In Georgia’s hurricane zone, the long Labor Day weekend has been no walk in the park for Disaster Relief crews who are volunteering their time to help storm victims.

Labor Day Weekend No Picnic for Hurricane Relief Workers

by Roger AlfordSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Roc Solid Foundation, backed by major sponsors including Amazon, has embarked on its second annual 'Play Defeats Cancer Tour.' September 2 saw the tour roll into Atlanta, where local volunteers built a custom Backyard Discovery Woodland Swing Set for the Woods family.

Photos: Community Comes Together to Give Toddler with Cancer a Playset

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2023October 10, 2023

On Saturday, September 2, a home on Thornton Place in Atlanta will be more than just an house, it will be a beacon of hope and play for 20-month-old Nyani Woods, who is battling cancer.

Atlanta Volunteers Unite to Create Backyard Oasis for Local Child Battling Cancer

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2023

A 97-year-old man from Hall County who had been reported missing was safely located in Gwinnett County on August 18. Analysts at the Situational Awareness Crime Response Center used Flock cameras to locate the elderly man's vehicle. Once located, an officer ensured the man returned home safely to his family.

Missing 97-year-old Hall County Man Found in Gwinnett

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2023October 10, 2023

An intersection in downtown Athens will soon bear the name of the late University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley.

Athens Intersection Gets Vince Dooley’s Name

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2023October 10, 2023

After storms ripped through Georgia recently, one Georgia deputy took matters into his own hands and helped clear trees out of the roadway.

Photos: Bibb County Deputy Helps Clear Tree from Road After Storms

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2023October 10, 2023

In April, Trooper Clark of the Georgia State Patrol conducted a routine traffic stop for a window tint violation. Little did he know that this stop would lead to a heartwarming connection that would touch the lives of everyone involved.

The Power of Compassion: Georgia Trooper and Cancer Patient Form Unbreakable Bond

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023

The Gist: A young girl's quick thinking saved her family from a house fire in Lawrenceville on March 22. The fire, which originated in the garage, caused heavy damage but no injuries.

Young Girl Saves Family from Fire in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2023October 10, 2023

TYBEE ISLAND -- A local non-profit group, Savannah Supports Ukraine, is sponsoring a collection drive to fill up another container with much-needed supplies for the citizens and soldiers fighting for freedom in Ukraine.

A Savannah Nonprofit is Collecting Items to Support Soldiers in Ukraine

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2023October 10, 2023

Divers in Cobb County were able to recover a vehicle that sank into the Chattahoochee River Monday morning.

Photos: Divers Recover Vehicle That Sank in the Chattahoochee River

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2023October 10, 2023

A Cobb County Police officer noticed a man in need of a place to keep warm and out of the cold and paid for his hotel room for the night.

Cobb County Police Officer Pays for Man’s Hotel Room Ahead of Freezing Weather

by Thom ChandlerDecember 22, 2022October 10, 2023

ATLANTA -- Similar to the commitment of firefighters who answer the call in times of need, the legacy of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 16 holiday party is a call to action during the most wonderful time of the year for children and families in need.

Atlanta Firefighters Make Christmas Bright for Neighborhood Children

by Thom ChandlerDecember 10, 2022October 10, 2023

The Scoop: Jambos, a Buford-based nonprofit that donates pajamas to children in need, was the subject of a viral TikTok video earlier this week.

Georgia Nonprofit’s Work Goes Viral on TikTok

by Thom ChandlerDecember 10, 2022October 10, 2023

Christmas will be merrier for nearly 10,000 kids who will receive backpacks filled with toys and other goodies courtesy of Georgia Baptists.

10,000 Needy Kids Received Christmas Gifts from Georgia Baptists

by Roger AlfordDecember 5, 2022October 10, 2023

The following is a Thanksgiving message from Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer. In it, he shares a heartwarming story about the actions of some of Cobb County's police officers that happened just before Thanksgiving.

Cobb County Police Chief Shares Heartwarming Thanksgiving Story

by Stuart VanHoozer | Cobb County Police ChiefNovember 25, 2022October 10, 2023

This GivingTuesday, North Fulton-based Canine Assistants will inspire generosity by sharing the incredible stories of life-saving service dogs and life-changing children’s hospital dogs.

Canine Assistants Will Share Stories of Service Dogs on Giving Tuesday

by Thom ChandlerNovember 21, 2022October 10, 2023

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