National Night Out adds something new during the pandemic
Communities across the country are celebrating national night out. It's an opportunity for residents to get to know law enforcement.
Athens becomes third major city in Georgia to reinstitute a mask mandate
The Athens-Clarke County commission voted to reemployment the mask policy shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday during their regular meeting.
Demand for COVID-19 testing is surging again as delta variant spreads
As the delta variant spreads, the long lines are back at Georgia testing sites. And many of those waiting for a swab have already been vaccinated.
Atlanta tackling two health crises: COVID-19 and crime
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
Two Clayton County schools to remain virtual this week after outbreaks
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School and North Clayton High School will remain virtual for at least the remainder of the week.
Mask policies for each school district in metro Atlanta
A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
Douglas County School System to require face coverings in buildings and on buses
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 2,500 for first time since February, state says
Current hospitalizations from COVID-19 have surpassed 2,500, numbers not reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health since this past February.
Fulton County Schools to require masks in some scenarios
Fulton County School announced adjustments to its COVID-19 guidance on Monday.
Dragon Con parade to be streamed, in-person limited to members as COVID-19 cases rise
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this weekend several changes to how it will hold the in-person event this Labor Day weekend in light of the city of Atlanta’s mask mandate including the parade.
Hall County physicians urge Georgians to get vaccinated amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Northeast Georgia Health System Chief of Staff Dr. Deepak Aggarwal is urging all eligible Georgians to get vaccinated amid the spike in COVID cases at area hospitals in recent weeks.
Athens-Clarke County commissioners to consider reinstating mask mandate Tuesday
At their meeting Tuesday evening, Athens-Clarke County commissioners will consider whether to reinstitute a mask mandate.
Expert says US dealing with COVID-19 variant 'with more tricks in its bag'
You've heard reports the delta variant may be as contagious as the chickenpox. But, what does that mean? We asked microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., to break it down what we know about the new variant.
Cobb sheriff reinstitutes COVID-19 protocols at detention center following dozens of positive tests
The Cobb County Adult Detention Center is reinstituting some COVID-19 protocols after seeing an increase in positive cases among inmates and staff.
Second Clayton County school starts year online after outbreak of COVID-19
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School in Jonesboro will operate with virtual learning through Wednesday.
Parents concerned after possible COVID-19 exposure at Cobb County back-to-school event
Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.
Hundreds at Atlanta charter school quarantine days after school year begins
Drew Charter School identified the initial COVID-19 cases in three students and two staff members after testing roughly 1,900 students, faculty and staff to start the school year.
North Clayton High School to start virtually after COVID-19 outbreak
North Clayton High School officials said Saturday “a number of staff members” have to quarantine at the College Park School.
The impact of Atlanta's mayor's mask mandate on restaurants
The head of the state restaurant group says she was "shocked" to learn Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had issued a mask policy for buildings, including private businesses.
Gwinnett County Public Schools parents protest over new masks requirement for students
Gwinnett County parents protested over the district's decision to require mask for students when classes start next week. The state's largest school district reversed its face mask policy -- just as the CDC issues new guidance for students and staff.