Kaitlyn Ross, 11Alive Atlanta

Kaitlyn Ross

11Alive Atlanta

Atlanta, GA, United States

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Past articles by Kaitlyn:

Secretly-recorded video shows former Clayton County sheriff order handcuffed man to restraint chair

In the video, Victor Hill is seen walking into a holding cell to speak with the man who was just arrested, asking what he was doing in Clayton County. → Read More

Family says their car was damaged after driving through Buford car wash

Nicole had just bought her car in September but said when she got it washed at the Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Buford on Feb. 1, her car somehow came off the track. → Read More

Home explosion leaves 8 families without answers or compensation after two years

11Alive obtained this preliminary report from the Georgia Public Utility Commission, finding Payne Drilling and Atlanta Gas Light responsible for the explosion. → Read More

Young couple barely survives waterfall accident, only to keep fighting for their lives

On their first date, the couple fell from the top of a waterfall. Seriously injured, they had to hike 30 minutes to get help. → Read More

Flood of donations to family whose dad slept on the streets because pet bunny couldn't stay in homeless shelter

11Alive's Kaitlyn Ross reported Tuesday on the situation facing Cory Coleman and his family. → Read More

'She was with me everywhere' | Decatur dad stays on streets with pet bunny as family experiences homelessness

Cory Coleman lost his job in December -- so his family lost their home. As his wife and four daughters stay in a womens shelter, he stays with Goldie. → Read More

Mentors take the time to show love, compassion after students say they've never been hugged by their fathers

As views of the video ticked up into the hundreds of thousands, mentors said they hope people understand the message. → Read More

He was arrested for DUI. One year later, he gave his sobriety chip to this Georgia officer

The man ended up getting a tattoo with the date he was arrested and the officer's badge number after he was inspired by his arrest. → Read More

Here's one Georgia man's secret to running every day for nearly 50 years

Back in 1973, Richard Westbrook decided to get up and run every single day, and in 2023, he dawned his running shoes and hit the pavement to start his 50th year. → Read More

Mom talks about son getting another chance to plead case following murder conviction

Linda Lindo said there are enough questions about her son's case that law enforcement should want to reinvestigate. → Read More

Georgia lineman killed while cleaning up storm debris in Jasper County, family says

Jesse Maxwell, 32, was working with a crew to clear fallen trees when he was killed in a tragic accident. → Read More

Family of 7-year-old girl that fell in well helps firefighter that saved her

It's been 9 years since the incident, then 7-year-old Megan Winters slipped and fell, feet first, 50 feet to the bottom of an abandoned well in Whitesburg. → Read More

Georgia boys fix mentor's car, gifts more money for holidays

Just before Christmas, the two were plotting the ultimate holiday gift. Now, they have another surprise up in the works. → Read More

Georgia boy's wish for a white Christmas comes true thanks to magic from his dad

Christmas came early for one Georgia boy, whose magical holiday wish was granted the morning before Santa Claus slides down the chimney. → Read More

Fulton County homicides surpass 2021 numbers

So far, there have been 264 homicides this year. Last year, there was 259. → Read More

'It's hard on my body' | Push to get accessible van for 72-year-old grandma caring for disabled granddaughter

Moriyah McGuire, 9, was disabled in a car crash that killed her mom a year ago this week. → Read More

Terminally ill patient could be waiting two years for federal disability approval

The fight to access disability benefits is getting harder here in Georgia. → Read More

DEA warns parents of changes within Atlanta's drug trade

The Drug Enforcement Administration in Atlanta is warning parents there is no such thing as experimental drugs anymore. → Read More

'It's the only family member they have' | How this vet is helping unhoused people take care of their pets

Dr. Schmidt started Project Street Vet Atlanta to care for the animals that need it most and to help the people who often don't know how to ask for help. → Read More

Georgia family praying for recovery after baby suffers burns on 40% of his body in freak accident

The family of 17-month-old Amahd Black is praying for his recovery after an accident at their Powder Springs home left him with burns on 40% of his body. → Read More