Three new COVID-19 testing kiosks being added in City of Atlanta
The City of Atlanta has joined forces with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Fulton County Board of Health to introduce additional COVID-19 PCR testing kiosks throughout the city.
COVID-19 hospitalizations are steadily rising again, as CDC scientists track a new version of the coronavirus
As summer winds down, the virus that causes COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam.
Morris Brown College implements two-week COVID-19 mask mandate as cases climb
Morris Brown College announced Sunday on its Facebook page it was implementing mandatory COVID-19 remediations including wearing masks at all classes and functions for the next 14 days.
Georgia sees uptick in COVID cases as 'Eris' variant proves more contagious
A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed “Eris" is causing an increase in the number of new cases, Georgia health official say.
COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Georgia for 1st time in 2023
COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise, the first increase we've seen so far this year. This comes as many students are heading back to school.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church honors those who lost their lives to COVID-19
Dozens of people gathered at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church this weekend to honor loved ones who died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dozens of people infected with COVID-19 at CDC’s annual conference of ‘disease detectives’
This was the first time the conference has been in-person since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Former Fulton County Sheriff's Office deputy, 11 others found guilty of PPP fraud
Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Katrina Lawson has been found guilty of multiple charges related to a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) scheme in a federal district court.
Rome COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
Clay Bentley, a veteran law enforcement officer and evangelical Christian, credits God with saving his life, when he was one of the first people in Georgia hospitalized with the coronavirus in March of 2020. But, as he fought to recover, the 63-year-old says he realized he needed to take responsibility for his health.
Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
Georgia lawmakers may bar COVID-19 vaccine rules for good
A new bill in the Georgia Senate would permanently block schools and most state and local government agencies from requiring people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Atlanta sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
Atlanta must return $10 million to Washington. City officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes.
National report suggest decline in math, reading test scores in students
A new education report released shows an alarming decline in test scores of elementary and middle school students nationwide since the start of the pandemic.
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
Georgia State study finds COVID-19 antivirals need to evolve as virus changes
A new Georgia State University-led study finds the effectiveness of a COVID-19 antiviral may vary, depending on which variant is involved and the patient's gender.
Chief judge lifts mask mandate for Douglas County Courthouse
Effective immediately, Douglas County Chief Judge William “Beau” McClain has lifted the indoor mask mandate for his courthouse.
DeKalb County offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster
DeKalb County is offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster at Stonecrest Mall Saturday, Sept. 24.
DeKalb County reopening COVID-19 rental assistance program
In total, DeKalb County has distributed $52.8 million to almost 4,900 families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for rent and utilities. Now they're reopening the program to help more tenants and landlords.