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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Planned Parenthood fundraiser brings in $170K+ at Buckhead gala
Planned Parenthood Southeast held a fundraiser on Saturday in Buckhead. The group hosted its 'A Night for our Rights' gala at the Buckhead Intercontinental Hotel. They've raised more than $170,000 so far. Channel 2's Karyn Greer served as emcee for the event. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Manhunt underway for man accused of taking infant hostage in Hogansville, assaulting officer Body found in search for missing kayaker at Lake Lanier Back at it again: Couple says contractor investigated by Channel 2 left them with unfinished pool [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life walk held in Gwinnett County
Crowds gathered at Suwanee Town Center in Gwinnett County on Saturday for this year's Relay For Life. The American Cancer Society hoped to raise $700,000 to battle cancer. The relay also had another purpose. 'Cancer does not see age, gender, socioeconomics. It doesn't see any of that. So for me, it's an opportunity for our whole community to come together to love on our survivors, to celebrate them,' breast cancer survivor Kirsten Baker said. Channel 2's Karyn Greer served as emcee of the event, which also honored loved ones lost to cancer. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 2 deputies shot, 1 dead after traffic stop in Columbia County Bystanders describe DeKalb grocery store shooting that seriously injured 2 innocent people Family of murdered Fulton Co. teacher shines a light on loved one's life [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Atlanta nonprofit caring for families while battling childhood cancer
New research shows that more children are being diagnosed with cancer each year, and one Atlanta nonprofit is hoping to put a stop to that. But CURE Childhood Cancer isn't only thinking about the child fighting the disease, they're also looking out for the families fighting alongside them. For 50 years, they have been working to advance research and treatment for cancers affecting children. While survival rates are above 80%, cancer is still the leading cause of death by disease for children. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2′s Karyn Greer spoke with the mother of a childhood cancer survivor who said CURE supported her and her family. 'I remember looking over at my daughter, who was 15 at the time, and I just looked at her. We locked eyes and I was like, 'Do you understand what the doctor just said?' You know, we're, you know, tears and just stunned and shock and surreal,' Karen Rutherford said of the moment she learned her daughter had cancer. Rutherford says she was determined to get through her daughter Katie's diagnosis of rabdomysacoma, a rare solid cancerous tumor on her face. 'We were referred to Emory and they finally were able to do a biopsy. But it probably was a four month period of not really knowing, and it looked like it was growing before our eyes. Every day, this little, tiny little finally got to the size of like a quarter before we figured out what was going on,' she remembered. That's when Rutherford says they were introduced to CURE. 'When you have a child in cancer, you don't want to leave their room, so to be able to just hop down to the family room real quick and grab a sandwich and come right back and be with my daughter, that was huge,' she said. Mark Myers with CURE Childhood Cancer says there are between 500 and 600 children in Georgia diagnosed with cancer each year. 'An overwhelming majority are treated in Atlanta,' Myers said. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta bagpiper killed while scuba diving; son who vanished 4 years ago found dead at home Federal agents raid manufacturing plant in Bartow County in labor trafficking investigation 4 Georgia soldiers have died after being reported missing in Lithuania On Wednesday, donating to CURE Childhood Cancer and raising money for cancer research was as easy as grabbing a bite to eat. All of the proceeds from all purchases at Jersey Mike's Subs' locations in metro Atlanta, Columbus, Athens and Macon are going directly to CURE Childhood Cancer. Channel 2 Action News stopped by a restaurant in Atlanta and found it packed with supporters. 'It's been huge,' manager Travis Joyner said. 'Customers coming in, one of our biggest days for a good cause.' Last year's Day of Giving resulted in CURE receiving more than $500,000 for emergency financial assistance. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen of the Nigerian Warri Kingdom visits Atlanta to lay groundwork for partnership
The Queen of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria is paying a visit to Atlanta and meeting with city and state leaders in an effort to open the lines of communication. Queen Olori Atuwatse III came to the WSB-TV studio in midtown Atlanta to speak with Channel 2′s Karyn Greer. On Monday, the queen consort spoke to legislators under the Gold Dome of the Capitol to discuss opportunities to connect the crown jewel of the Civil Rights Movement with the most populous Black nation of Nigeria. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'I'm really honored to be here because I know that Atlanta has very deep roots, cultural roots with the Civil Rights Movement and a huge African diaspora community,' she told Greer. 'And so I'm really excited to be here to explore those cultural and economic opportunities.' The 38-year-old is the youngest-serving queen in the country. Her visit to Atlanta is just the beginning of her mini world tour. So far, her favorite part of the Peach State's capital has been The King Center. 'Wow. That is all I can say. I was absolutely taken away. Like the tour of his life and just getting a chance to experience everything that he did and he represented. I mean, his legacy still lives on,' she said. TRENDING STORIES: Severe weather threat increasing for late Saturday, Sunday morning across north Georgia GA church daycare employee accused of giving Benadryl to toddlers to make them go to sleep Atlanta police confirm arrest of man accused of slashing homeless tents Her Majesty Atuwatse III is fully aware of the current state of affairs in the United States and hopes city and state leaders will see what her country has to offer. 'We're actually looking to form bridges as opposed to burn bridges. We're looking to build alliances,' she said. Nigeria's Nollywood is actually the second largest producer of movies in the world. And the U.S. is one of their main export destinations for things like crude petroleum, gas, gold and cocoa beans. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Atlanta center works to build Black businesses, inspire entrepreneurs
During Black History Month, WSB is shining a spotlight on Black entrepreneurs. Channel 2′s Karyn Greer introduces us to a man committed to educating, inspiring, and supporting aspiring business owners. In the five years since its creation, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is already making history. 'There are very few times in life where you get to be a part of something, you know that will outlast you,' Jay Bailey said. 'We transitioned to become the largest city in the world dedicated to growing, scaling, and developing Black businesses. In honor of one of the greatest entrepreneurs the city of Atlanta ever created, the great Herman J. Russell, Sr.' RICE's mission is clear, to build Black businesses. 'Black businesses stabilize black communities. Black communities that are more stabilized. You have better schools. You have better neighborhoods,' Bailey said. The institute in southwest Atlanta provides support throughout the entire process - from the seed of an idea to getting a business off the ground and running. You can think of it as a Shark Tank on steroids. 'We're in the readiness business or one of the axis business. Our job as an institution is to create the platform that makes sure that you're ready for the opportunity, and then giving you the access to fly,' Bailey said. RICE exposes entrepreneurs to movers and shakers from the business and political worlds and provides valuable training for business owners, including information sessions and workshops. 'They not only help us with finance, they not only help us with operations and provide us with resources, but they put us in the room with executives, they put us in the room with people that are gonna hear us and that make decisions,' Mirah Young said. The institute has already touched thousands of lives. They support more than 350 entrepreneurs a year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: GBI identifies 23-year-old suspect accused of shooting, killing Roswell officer SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY: Check out these GA museums for free this weekend END OF WATCH: Roswell officer killed in the line of duty identified [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
