Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
IRS sending thousands of Georgians letters about possible unpaid stimulus checks
There are about 9 million people nationwide who aren't required to filed federal income tax returns but who still may qualify for the payment. Of that number, over 348,000 live in Georgia.
Cobb County offering grants to help those struggling with rent, mortgages during COVID pandemic
Cobb County has $6 million to give to people who can't pay their rent or mortgage because due to financial hardship because of COVID-19.
Georgia job market recovery slows; jobless rate dips to 5.6%
New unemployment figures show Georgia’s recovery from the economic shock of the pandemic is slowing.
9 million people can still claim stimulus checks
Most Americans got their stimulus checks. Some were sooner or later than others. But some of you didn’t get them at all, and they need to be claimed.
Protesters fined for anti-mask protest in South Florida Target store
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.
'Masked Mayor' encourages residents to 'Mask Up' during pandemic
“The Masked Mayor” is on a mission to encourage residents to wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID in the City of South Fulton. He's partnering with local businesses to get the word out.
Atlanta mayor encouraged by downward trend in COVID-19 cases
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told reporters she remains cautiously optimistic about the downward trend of COVID-19 in the city of Atlanta.
Georgians paying off record amount of credit card debt
Looking for a silver lining during a pandemic that has stalled everyday life can feel futile. But the FOX 5 I-Team found one. Consumers are not only spending less but also saving more.
Peachtree City pet shelter seeks help with new pups, rescues
A metro Atlanta animal rescue group has taken in a number of dogs from a Walker County hoarding case and all of the animals in desperate need of healthcare. It comes at a time when that refuge has seen a huge increase in the number of dogs at their shelter.
Fulton County helps 'Reboot' careers during pandemic
Thousands of Georgians have lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Feds ramp up probe into PPP fraud, charge 57 people with trying to steal $175M
The U.S. government has recovered about half the stolen money, officials said.
Over 800 nurses begin strike at Chicago hospital
More than 800 nurses walked off the job Saturday at Chicago’s University of Illinois Hospital after the latest contract negotiations aimed at averting the strike ended with an impasse.
Latest eviction moratorium requires a signed form
The Centers for Disease Control issued a stay on evictions through the end of the year. But, yet, just this week we saw a mass eviction at an extended-stay motel.
Georgia: $300-a-week jobless boost to be paid next week
Many people collecting unemployment benefits in Georgia will get up to $1,800 in extra federal assistance over the next two weeks, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Thursday.
Bargain chain Century 21 to shut down after nearly 60 years
Century 21 joins more than two dozen retailers who have filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic, which forced non-essential stores to temporarily close.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Families evicted from extended stay hotel, while some say it's illegal under federal moratorium
Close to a dozen families staying at an extended stay hotel in DeKalb County are being told to pack up and leave. After several organizations and a county commissioner intervened, they were given a one day reprieve as some say the evictions are illegal.
Amazon looking to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs during virtual career day
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.