The GA Lottery just had its best April sales ever, the same month stimulus checks arrived
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.
The COVID-19 shutdown had the Georgia Lottery staring at millions of dollars of lost sales, money the state counted on to fund the popular HOPE scholarship.
Gainesville woman organizes fundraiser for poultry plant workers affected by COVID-19
While COVID-19 forced many businesses to close, the poultry plant industry remained intact -- perhaps at the expense of some plant workers’ lives.
While COVID-19 forced many businesses to close, the poultry plant industry remained intact -- perhaps at the expense of some plant workers’ lives.
ICU staff help COVID-19 patient stay connected with his family
There is a lot Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, cannot remember about his brush with COVID-19.
There is a lot Stuart Hall of Buford, Georgia, cannot remember about his brush with COVID-19.
‘Fight for her life’: Mom discharged from hospital with newborn after 52-day-long COVID-19 battle
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.
Rapper Scarface recovering 2 months after COVID-19 diagnosis: 'I am glad to be alive'
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."
More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."
Woman in her 20s receives double lung transplant after suffering ‘irreversible damage’ from COVID-19
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
Nursing homes to face enforcement action for swiping coronavirus stimulus checks from seniors
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
COVID-19 cases top 2 million in US, according to Johns Hopkins
As of June 10, more than 112,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
As of June 10, more than 112,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Bodycam video shows Athens officers pulling woman from burning home
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is commending three of its officer for quickly extinguishing a fire and pull the resident out of the smoke-filled home.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is commending three of its officer for quickly extinguishing a fire and pull the resident out of the smoke-filled home.
Coronavirus pandemic hits black Georgians hard
Nikema Williams proudly wears her "COVID-19 survivor" T-shirt. But, when the Georgia State Senator got sick back in March, there were moments she worried she wasn't going to make it.
Nikema Williams proudly wears her "COVID-19 survivor" T-shirt. But, when the Georgia State Senator got sick back in March, there were moments she worried she wasn't going to make it.
'Pre-pandemic behavior': Surge of new coronavirus cases reported in 21 states amid push to reopen
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
‘Worst nightmare’: Fauci warns that coronavirus pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’
Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.
Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.
'We need help': Small cities face fiscal calamity from coronavirus
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
WHO says comments on asymptomatic individuals a ‘misunderstanding’
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Face shields could be the new, next thing
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
Big Miller Grove Baptist Church holds parade for congregation's graduates
The times they are a-changing. That seems to be the theme for June in what is turning out to be quite a unique year.
The times they are a-changing. That seems to be the theme for June in what is turning out to be quite a unique year.