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  • 1 month ago | fox5atlanta.com | Brooke Zauner

    A day that once held bad memories for a local high schooler now represents one of generosity and hope. Back in 2015, Mary Tipton Carter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Now, 10 years later, that experience has inspired her to give back to other young patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The backstory: It's often said it takes a village when it comes to raising kids, but the same can be said for supporting kids facing childhood cancer.

  • Feb 18, 2025 | fox5atlanta.com | Brooke Zauner

    Hundreds of thousands of Georgia parents can soon apply for a $6,500 scholarship to pay for private school tuition or home school expenses under the Georgia Promise Scholarship. State officials released a full list of eligible schools The program was established into law by the Georgia General Assembly last year. More than 400 schools statewide are now eligible for the scholarship.

  • Jan 29, 2025 | fox5atlanta.com | Brooke Zauner

    Crews have closed several lanes of Claremont Road near Dresden Drive in Brookhaven as they work on the same area affected by a water main break earlier this month. The closures have been in place since the morning and are expected to impact traffic throughout the day. DeKalb County Watershed Management has not provided specific details about the ongoing repairs. However, unlike the earlier water main break, there are currently no reports of water service interruptions or boil water advisories.

  • Nov 20, 2024 | fox5atlanta.com | Brooke Zauner |Joyce Lupiani

    Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley. The verdict was delivered late in the morning by Judge H. Patrick Haggard after a high-profile trial that spanned several days of testimony and closing arguments. The trial, held as a bench trial, concluded with the prosecution presenting a case centered on physical, digital, and testimonial evidence.

  • Nov 20, 2024 | fox5atlanta.com | Brooke Zauner

    The defense in the high-profile murder trial of 26-year-old Jose Ibarra is set to continue presenting witnesses today. This follows the state’s conclusion of its case late Tuesday, after several days of emotional testimony. The case centers around the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, whose body was found on Feb. 22 on a wooded running trail near the University of Georgia's campus.

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