Atlanta Public Schools mandating masks for all students, staff
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
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Coronavirus in Georgia
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CDC director says US reaching 'pivotal point' in pandemic, as delta variant spreads
The CDC Director says the US is as a pivotal point in the pandemic as COVID-19 infectious continue to rise. The highly contagious delta variant now makes up 83% of the circulating virus, Dr. Rochelle Walensky says.
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View MoreAtlanta Public Schools mandating masks for all students, staff
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
U.S. & World
View MoreUS unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
Money
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Jobless claims rise unexpectedly: How to get cash now
First-time unemployment claims rose for the week ending in July 10. Here's what to do if you need emergency cash while unemployed.
Good Day Atlanta
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Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
Brie is a 12-year-old Boston Terrier mix who loves to snuggle, sit in the sun, and go for rides in the car. If you'd like to joyride with Brie, contact PAWS Atlanta.
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View MoreJury convicts suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck
A jury has convicted the suspended Georgia insurance commissioner of fraud in a scheme against an insurer he managed.
Sports
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Former FSU head coach Bobby Bowden diagnosed with terminal illness
Bobby Bowden, Florida State’s legendary football coach, announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with a terminal medical condition.
Politics
View MoreJury convicts suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck
A jury has convicted the suspended Georgia insurance commissioner of fraud in a scheme against an insurer he managed.
Consumer
View MorePrice for lack of billing transparency may go up for hospitals
When we need to make a big purchase, most of us research prices. But with medical procedures, too often the final tally is a big surprise.
Health
View More'She was my rock': Arizona family loses mother of 4, grandmother to 10 after battle with COVID-19
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
Unusual
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'Go! Go!': Tennessee man scares away black bear trapped in his car
A Tennessee man shooed away a black bear that broke into his parked car and caused heavy damage to the vehicle. “I had to abandon the car,” he said.
