Sometimes, before an unthinkable tragedy, there are signs. Knowing how to notice warning signs and learning what to do once you notice them, can save a life. This is part of the mission of Sandy Hook Promise, a non-profit started by parents of Sandy Hook victims. Part of their mission is teaching kids what warning signs to watch for in their peers and how to react to the signs they see.
With summer break beginning and free and reduced lunches on hold for some students, the pressure is on parents. But a network of Georgia nonprofits hopes to ease the burden.
More than 20 women, undergoing chemo in Georgia are about to receive the gift of a clean home, completely free of charge. A local business challenged the community to step up, when his business was too understaffed to keep the programs going at pre-pandemic levels.
Animals shelter employees say rent increases could be contributing to overcrowding at their shelters; Right now, in Fulton County the shelter is packed, up to five dogs can be in one run at a time. Employees say they are in crisis mode and need the community to step in.
All-terrain wheelchairs could be coming to some Georgia State Parks by the end of the summer. The idea is for certified Georgians to rent chairs, free of charge and hit the trails.
Efforts are underway to fix a shortage of firefighters in Atlanta. One program could help fill the gaps, by putting high school graduates to work with some intriguing incentives.
Some Atlanta homeowners are pushing the hashtag, #NoMowMay. The idea is to allow yards to grow out and attract pollinators. Local beekeeper associations tell CBS46 there are plants and flowers families can add to their yard to support pollinators while also complying to city ordinances.
A Georgia foster family recently took on two children with serious medical issues with a local nonprofit’s support. Atlanta Angels support dozens of local foster families. They tell CBS46 that May is National Foster Care Month and they are hoping to rally support around kids and families who need it.
Part of the beauty of living in Georgia is having the opportunity to enjoy nature but living near wild places, means there is a possibility of running into some very powerful animals.
The B.R.A.K.E.S. national teen defensive driving program is visiting the Atlanta Motor Speedway for two days of classes for local teens and their parents.
Sky high rent prices and long commutes. It is something we have all come to expect living in Atlanta, but as families travel father and farther away from the city to save on rent, that longer commute is putting the education of some students at risk.
A Georgia nonprofit has feet on the ground in Ukraine, their teams and partners are helping to evacuate children and families and getting aid into hard-to-reach areas.
It’s the last week of April and a great time to get out and do stuff! Here is a roundup of some cool things happening in metro Atlanta over the next few days.
Many of us have paid a visit to an urgent care facility at one point or another, and many were packed at the height of the pandemic. Now, the same kind of care is available, specifically tailored to people fighting cancer.
Six years ago, a teenager who had his leg amputated promised his doctor he would go on to capture glory at the Paralympics. He’s back from Beijing now and returns with a medal and a special gift.
By some estimates, more than half of Ukraine’s 7.5 million children have been displaced by Russia’s invasion. Now, a Fulton County daycare is raising thousands of dollars to make sure they won’t miss out on their education or necessities.
The City of Woodstock says the court is willing to grant amnesty to those individuals who have delinquent tickets or have failed to appear in court on misdemeanor charges prior to April 2022.
Juicy BBQ, smooth drinks and one beautiful weekend. That was all part of the inaugural four-day Georgia Food and Wine Festival this weekend that wrapped up on Sunday.
On Tuesday, the Atlanta Track Club revealed the five finalists for the 2022 Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race T-Shirt Contest that were chosen from the more than 100 designs submitted.
