Jennifer Bellamy

Atlanta

Anchor and Reporter at WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA)

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Family says baby delivered through C-section from Georgia mom who was declared brain dead

1 week ago | kgw.com | Makayla Richards |Donesha Aldridge |Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — The family of Adriana Smith, a metro Atlanta nurse who was declared brain dead in February while pregnant, said her baby boy has arrived. According to her mother, April Newkirk, the infant, named Chance, was born prematurely Friday, June 13, around 4:41 a.m. by emergency Cesarean section. Newkirk said Chance weighs about 1 pound 13 ounces and is in NICU. "He's expected to be OK," Newkirk said. "He's just fighting. We just want prayers for him. Just keep praying for him.
No, there hasn't been a major slowdown at the Port of Savannah following tariff changes

4 weeks ago | 13wmaz.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — The situation with newly-implemented tariffs has proven to be very fluid, as we have seen again this week with court rulings shifting the landscape. Shortly after tariffs were put in place earlier this year, social media was flooded with videos claiming ports activity had come to a standstill, but is that true here in Georgia? Has the Port of Savannah seen a significant slowdown since the tariffs took effect?
No, bills passed during the legislative session don't die if the governor doesn't sign them

1 month ago | 13wmaz.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — Hundreds of bills passed this session are sitting on Gov. Bryan Kemp's desk. 11Alive is waiting to see which ones he'll sign into law. The bills we're watching passed both chambers before Sine Die on April 4. Now the clock is ticking, as we wait to see which ones the governor signs into law or vetoes before the next deadline.
No, laid off federal workers are not automatically disqualified from unemployment benefits if performance was cited as the reason for termination

2 months ago | 13newsnow.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — Losing a job is a time of uncertainty, no matter who you used to work for. Now, with several rounds of federal layoffs, many have questions about their next steps. THE QUESTION Veronica sent us an email, asking us to VERIFY if it is true that recently laid off federal employees are not eligible for unemployment benefits, if performance was cited as the reason for their termination.
Yes, the IRS has extended tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Georgia | Here's the new deadline

2 months ago | 13wmaz.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — Tax day is almost here, and some of you may be rushing to finish your return by the April 15 deadline. 11Alive viewer, Chuck, asked for verification of information he found online about the tax deadline after he saw a post that all federal filers have until May 1 to file their 2024 taxes because of last fall's hurricane. Does Georgia get extra time to file taxes because Hurricane Helene hit the state?
Yes, the Canadian government is warning Americans about tariffs with billboard campaign

2 months ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — Driving along the highway, you can get used to familiar faces on billboards and ads, but a new sign popping up across metro Atlanta has certainly caught drivers' attention. They warn against tariffs and claim to be from Canada, but is that true? Are billboards warning about the negative impacts of tariffs really from Canada's government?
Yes, it's true. You cannot buy or sell tickets for The Masters on a secondary resale site

2 months ago | wcnc.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — It's almost time for a tradition unlike any other! The Masters will soon get underway in Augusta. For many golfers and lovers of the sport -- it is a bucket list event. So, how do you get the chance to attend? Can you get tickets from the secondary market, like with other major sporting events? A VERIFY viewer asked, Is it true that you cannot get tickets to The Masters from secondary resale market? The Master's websiteMaria Martin, 11Alive Sports Anchor Yes, It's true.
No, your employer does not have to give you a lunch break in Georgia

Mar 24, 2025 | 13wmaz.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — THE QUESTION Is your job required to give you a lunch or meal break during your shift? OUR SOURCES THE ANSWER No, employers in Georgia are not required to provide workers with a lunch or other meal break during their shift. WHAT WE FOUND While some states do have requirements for meal breaks, according to the Georgia Department of Labor's , neither the Fair Labor Standards Act, nor Georgia law, require meal periods or even breaks for workers in our state.
No, your employer does not have to give you a lunch break in Georgia

Mar 23, 2025 | firstcoastnews.com | Jennifer Bellamy

ATLANTA — THE QUESTION Is your job required to give you a lunch or meal break during your shift? OUR SOURCES THE ANSWER No, employers in Georgia are not required to provide workers with a lunch or other meal break during their shift. WHAT WE FOUND While some states do have requirements for meal breaks, according to the Georgia Department of Labor's , neither the Fair Labor Standards Act, nor Georgia law, require meal periods or even breaks for workers in our state.
Yes, Fort Benning has reverted back to its original name, but here's how it's different

Mar 9, 2025 | 13wmaz.com | Jennifer Bellamy

GEORGIA, USA — In early March, the Trump Administration moved to rename a Georgia military installation. Fort Moore, located just outside Columbus, Georgia, will again be called Fort Benning. Has Fort Benning in Georgia reverted to its previous name? Yes, Fort Benning in Georgia will again be known by that name after being changed to Fort Moore during the Biden Administration, but there is important context.

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11 Mar 25

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Jennifer Bellamy

Articles

Family says baby delivered through C-section from Georgia mom who was declared brain dead

No, there hasn't been a major slowdown at the Port of Savannah following tariff changes

No, bills passed during the legislative session don't die if the governor doesn't sign them

No, laid off federal workers are not automatically disqualified from unemployment benefits if performance was cited as the reason for termination

Yes, the IRS has extended tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Georgia | Here's the new deadline

Yes, the Canadian government is warning Americans about tariffs with billboard campaign

Yes, it's true. You cannot buy or sell tickets for The Masters on a secondary resale site

No, your employer does not have to give you a lunch break in Georgia

No, your employer does not have to give you a lunch break in Georgia

Yes, Fort Benning has reverted back to its original name, but here's how it's different

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