Powder Springs police officers buy groceries for struggling veteran
The man revealed that he had not eaten in quite some time, and his VA check was not expected for another three weeks. He estimated that he had lost over 50 pounds in recent weeks because he could not afford food. The officers quickly pooled some money and went grocery shopping for him.
The man revealed that he had not eaten in quite some time, and his VA check was not expected for another three weeks. He estimated that he had lost over 50 pounds in recent weeks because he could not afford food. The officers quickly pooled some money and went grocery shopping for him.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
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.
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.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
Georgia Trade Industry Expo targets students, record attendance
College enrollment is declining. One of the reasons, according to a national data tracker, is that alternatives that cost less and potentially pay more are available.
College enrollment is declining. One of the reasons, according to a national data tracker, is that alternatives that cost less and potentially pay more are available.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
How to make the family business last for generations
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
Georgia senators vote to bar COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.
Citizens voice concern over Atlanta returning $10 million in rental assistance
Atlanta leaders will try to secure new funding for rental assistance.
Atlanta leaders will try to secure new funding for rental assistance.
Atlanta wants to use COIVD relief money to find affordable housing for first responders
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.
Mayor explains why Atlanta must sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
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.
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.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? WHO to vote whether to end global health emergency declaration
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Yosemite National Park reinstates indoor mask mandate
The national park is contained within multiple counties. However, Mariposa County, California, has a high transmission of the virus.
The national park is contained within multiple counties. However, Mariposa County, California, has a high transmission of the virus.