Atlanta home buyers blame major builder for plumbing failures

More than a dozen homeowners outside Atlanta face a costly surprise in their relatively new houses. They blame one of the nation's biggest home builders for selling them homes with defective plumbing. The pipes began leaking approximately four years after the families moved in.

The group describes the issue as a nightmare for those who bought their dream homes. They are currently seeking answers regarding the quality of the construction and the source of the repeated water damage.

In a separate report on aging and transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that older drivers are more likely than younger drivers to be involved in a car accident. The agency states that seniors are also more likely to be seriously hurt in these collisions. Most older drivers do not have a plan for when they can no longer drive, a gap aging experts say is critical to address.

Families often struggle with the emotional toll of asking a loved one to stop driving. The report offers a roadmap for those navigating this difficult conversation.

In a lighter segment, personal injury lawyer Sam Aguiar has expanded his community presence beyond the courtroom. Since December 2024, he has placed 60 billboards around town featuring motivational messages. Aguiar, who has practiced law since 2008, calls his field tough but rewarding. The billboards serve as a public display of hope for local residents.

Meanwhile, Sabrina and Brenden Miller continue a yearly tradition at Oak Lawn Hospital. On their son's birthday, they walk through the doors with 17 bags full of comfort items. Nurses in the birth center receive these deliveries, which eventually go to mothers of stillborn children.