"Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Kim Zolciak feels blessed to be alive after a serious health scare. During an emotional visit with Dr. Oz airing Friday, she discusses the condition that landed her in the hospital in dire shape.

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"Dr. Oz" airs weekdays at 3 p.m., just before Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m. The station, like the AJC, is part of Cox Media Group.

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Fireworks will be set off at dusk at Alpharetta’s Independence Day event at Wills Park. The photo shows a view of a previous year’s fireworks from the nearby Walk of Memories at American Legion Post 201. (Courtesy of Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau/Jack Tuszynski)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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