Jesse Nussman

2 months ago | 11alive.com | Jesse Nussman

Atlanta Braves and Track Club honor Hank Aaron with a 4.4-mile race featuring MLB legends and inclusive festivities during All-Star Week. “Hank Aaron is one of the most important figures in Atlanta history, and we are honored to celebrate him with the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler,” said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club.

2 months ago | 11alive.com | Jesse Nussman

Those with any information are asked to contact 911 immediately or talk to the Clayton County Police Department at 770-477-3550. CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County Police are looking for help in locating a woman who has been missing since Sunday morning. Vera Smith, 75, was reported missing just before 4:00 a.m. on Brookwood Boulevard in Rex, Georgia. According to authorities, Smith is believed to have wandered from her residence.

2 months ago | 13wmaz.com | Jesse Nussman

ATLANTA — Raising a child in Georgia has become increasingly expensive, reflecting a national trend of rising child-rearing costs. According to a recent LendingTree study, the average annual cost to raise a small child in the U.S. has surged to $29,419, marking a 35.7% increase from $21,681 in 2023. Over an 18-year period, this amounts to approximately $297,674, up 25.3% from the previous estimate of $237,482.

2 months ago | 13wmaz.com | Jesse Nussman

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp signed bills on Monday related to one of his biggest priorities of the legislative session - tort reform. The measure would essentially limit the damages that plaintiffs can seek in lawsuits, as well as limit the exposure of property owners in such lawsuits. "SB 68 and 69 simply bring transparency and fairness to a process that has been abused for too long, that has driven up costs for businesses and consumers alike," Kemp said before signing the bills.

2 months ago | wcnc.com | Jesse Nussman

ATLANTA — A Delta flight headed to Atlanta caught fire at the Orlando airport on Monday, according to the airline. In total, there were 200 passengers on board, along with 10 flight attendants and two pilots. The airline tells 11Alive that flight crews were able to evacuate the passengers when "flames in the tailpipe of one of the aircraft's two engines were observed." It is unclear exactly what caused the fire in the first place.