Carolyn Ryan
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Photo of father and son praying with police officers goes viral
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) – Sometimes life lessons happen when you least expect them. For Rick Scott and his 5-year old son, Jamaine, it happened at a local car wash. → Read More
Drive-thru farmers market program draws thousands across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- A new concept, started by the Georgia Department of Agriculture called “Georgia Grown To-Go” is drawing rave reviews across metro Atlanta. → Read More
Sewer systems strained as people shelter in place
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) -- While people have been staying home more under COVID-19 restrictions, the Henry County Water Authority has experienced an increase in sewage clogs and debris. → Read More
Shuttered shopping malls set to reopen
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- For the last 6 weeks, shopping malls have been shuttered. But come Monday morning, that changes. The doors set to reopen. The question is, will shoppers → Read More
Georgia's short-term rental ban lifted, cabin rentals resume
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. (CBS46) -- The North Georgia tourism industry is struggling to recover after taking a huge hit in the wake of the coronavirus. Governor Brian Kemp’s ban on → Read More
New legislation introduced in ongoing fight against toxic air
The Georgia House and Senate unanimously passing bills that would hold companies who release ethylene oxide into the air accountable. → Read More
EPD cancels planned testing at Sterigenics facility
Smyrna, GA (CBS46) -- The medical sterilization company at the center of a nationwide fight over its toxic emissions is under fire yet again for operations at its Cobb County → Read More
Suspect in Delta employee's murder accused of killing a second woman
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (CBS46) – The man who is suspected of killing a female Delta employee Sunday night is also accused of killing a second woman the same night. → Read More
New laws take effect in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- A new year means new laws. Bills that were approved by the Georgia General Assembly and signed by Governor Brian Kemp in 2019, officially became law → Read More
Georgia announces first vaping death in the state
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- The Georgia Department of Public Health announced Wednesday the first death in the state from a vaping-associated illness. → Read More
Boy, 8, donates hair for a good cause
When was the last time you had your hair cut? For one Douglas County boy, it has been five years since scissors have touched his hair. It's not for style, but rather a commitment the 8-year-old and... → Read More
Forsyth Co. couple pushing for new law after son dies at bar
A Forsyth County couple is fighting for a new law that would crack down on bars and restaurants that sell alcohol. → Read More
Trainer saves life of trooper after heart attack
A Cherokee County personal trainer saved the life of a Georgia State trooper when he suffered a heart attack while working out. → Read More
Alpharetta store has unique business model
When you open a business, usually you do it to turn a profit. One store in downtown Alpharetta has a different business model. → Read More
Mom and son launch app to benefit Atlanta's homeless
A new app allows people to post pictures like they would on Instagram or Facebook, but help people in need at the same time. → Read More
Boy in need of rare transplant gets a visit from Santa
A Cartersville boy awaiting a rare transplant got a special visit from the big man in red! Santa Claus stopped by 13-year-old Dalton Robinson's home on Wednesday. → Read More
New programs allows you to check out a dog for a day
The Fulton County animal shelter has a new program that allows you to check out a dog for the day. → Read More
Good Samaritan pays vet bill
A woman took on the burden of fostering an abandoned dog that needed emergency medical attention, but to her surprise, a Good Samaritan called into the veterinary clinic where the dog was being boarded over the Thanksgiving holiday and made a hefty contribution to the bill. → Read More
Winter weather preparedness week
State and local officials took heat earlier this year for not being prepared for the ice storm that crippled metro Atlanta. They've taken steps to ensure that future situations are handled better, but are you ready? Georgia's Emergency Management Agency hopes people will take on personal responsibility to prepare for future winter weather emergencies.\ → Read More
Hot toys this holiday season
It's Thanksgiving week and for many of us that means the start of holiday shopping!<br/> → Read More