Two breast cancer survivors find strength in an unexpected friendship
One year after sharing her breast cancer journey with CBS Atlanta, McDonough hairstylist Tameshia Effinger is still finding new ways to turn her experience into hope for others.
Atlanta's DJ Aladdinn building career by following his own beat
Sahil Mahajan, known professionally as DJ Aladdinn, is building a career in Atlanta's music scene by taking risks, blending genres, and following a path that didn't come with a traditional roadmap.
Georgia math teacher inspires confidence with lessons that go beyond equations
At Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Dr. Chuck Garner has spent more than three decades teaching math, inspiring students and helping them see how numbers connect to the real world.
Jaemor Farms creates Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in North Georgia
At Jaemor Farms in North Georgia, creating a corn maze takes months of planning, a little patience and help from the experts.
Georgia man finds hope after devastating gas explosion: "I'm not broken no more"
Church community helps Georgia gas explosion survivor pursue homeownership
Mableton teacher empowers Spanish-speaking students
For Hispanic Heritage Month, a Mableton Elementary School teacher is helping Spanish-speaking students build confidence in the classroom — one lesson at a time.
Morrow High School guitar teacher helps students find their rhythm
Guitar teacher Julien Dooley builds lessons around the music his students love while encouraging them to replace "can't" with confidence, persistence and a willingness to try.
McDonough mom builds the homeschool community her son needed
Young Laureates brings homeschool families together through an education model centered on community, culture and connection.
Buford car company builds new cars that look straight from the 1960s
Classic cars are known for their curves, chrome and nostalgia. But for many drivers, they also come with some very modern-day problems — from a lack of airbags and safety features to no air conditioning or GPS.
Downtown development breathing new life into Avondale Estates
A new downtown is taking shape in Avondale Estates, bringing restaurants, retail, green space and new development to the heart of the city.
Atlanta moms come together to celebrate 1st day of school
While students head back to class across the metro the first week of August, more than 150 metro Atlanta moms celebrated the start of the school year with a party of their own.
Elementary school teacher known as the "kid whisperer" inspiring Atlanta students
As students across metro Atlanta head back to class, one Toomer Elementary School teacher says the first lesson of the school year begins long before academics.
Henry County mom builds early childhood center to create community in McDonough
For some parents, finding the right place for their young children to learn can feel like a challenge. One McDonough mom decided that if she couldn't find the village her family needed, she would build it herself.
Empty nester turns family's tradition into Atlanta's 1st chai cafe
Nearly a decade after she began brewing chai in her kitchen for friends and neighbors, Monica Sunny is now the owner of The Chai Box.
Atlanta's Trashion Show brings discarded materials to the runway
Scraplanta's inaugural Trashion Show showcases wearable art created from reclaimed and recycled materials.