Doug Richards

1 month ago | wltx.com | Doug Richards

"That would affect family members of mine absolutely. For sure," said Jada Thomas of Clayton County. She says her mother and brother use SNAP – the federal program that subsidizes purchases of food. "And their benefits have been cut. Recently, and for no reason. Just cut. And they said it was because of their income but the income hasn’t changed," Thomas said. The federal bureaucracy has frustrated them. Now, the U.S. House has passed a bill that would add work requirements to some beneficiaries.

1 month ago | wtol.com | Doug Richards

ATLANTA — The state attorney general says Georgia’s "heartbeat" law should not be guiding the treatment of a pregnant mom being declared brain-dead at Emory. The heartbreaking story has left the woman on life support for some three months.   "I’m thankful for the hospital recognizing the full value of this small human life that’s living inside of this tragically dying young mother; mindful of the agony of this young mother’s family," state Sen. Ed Setzler (R-Acworth) told 11Alive News Friday.

1 month ago | wltx.com | Doug Richards

ATLANTA — The state attorney general says Georgia’s "heartbeat" law should not be guiding the treatment of a pregnant mom being declared brain-dead at Emory. The heartbreaking story has left the woman on life support for some three months.   "I’m thankful for the hospital recognizing the full value of this small human life that’s living inside of this tragically dying young mother; mindful of the agony of this young mother’s family," state Sen. Ed Setzler (R-Acworth) told 11Alive News Friday.

1 month ago | 13wmaz.com | Doug Richards

CHAMBLEE, Ga. — The DeKalb County animal shelter has had a surge in animals over the last few days, pushing the county facility past its capacity. The surge has put dogs at risk for euthanasia.   At midday on Tuesday, DeKalb County’s animal shelter had more than 500 dogs at a facility that was built to manage a crowd, 30 beyond its capacity.

1 month ago | 13wmaz.com | Doug Richards

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law 10 school-related bills Monday, including one designed to enhance safety. The school safety bill came to light in the wake of a mass shooting at Barrow County’s Apalachee High School last September. When he made his appearance, Gov. Kemp’s staff had lined up scores of backers on a staircase, giving an upbeat tone to a piece of legislation rooted in tragedy. "This was a real step forward. Before, we didn’t have any safety.