Georgia budget gap passes $850 million as revenues again lag

With a month left in the current budget year, Georgia’s shortfall widened to more than $850 million in May.

Georgia Tech police remember beloved colleague who died from COVID-19

The Georgia Tech community is mourning the loss of a long-time police officer the 42-year-old passed away due to COVID-19 last week

Doctor shares tips to stay safe from COVID-19 while voting in Georgia's election

Voting in the middle of a pandemic can be tricky. One Emory infectious diseases physician offers some simple ways to lower your risk of getting infected while voting.

Behind virus and protests: A chronic US economic racial gap

Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.

Low-wage essential workers face higher risk of health and financial issues amid pandemic, study finds

Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.

With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus

New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.

World reaches 400,000 virus deaths

The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.

Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods have best coronavirus safety measures among grocery stores: Survey

Ipsos released its Consumer Health & Safety Index survey on Wednesday and found that the three companies excelled at proper face-covering usage, social distancing and other critical procedures that help customers minimize their chance of contracting COVID-19.

COVID-19 infections may be rising again in Georgia

Five weeks after Georgia became the first U.S. to lift shelter-in-place restrictions, COVID-19 infections may be increasing again. Still, one Emory public health expert cautions it may be too soon to say if the trend will continue.

Race to develop COVID-19 vaccine heats up

One of the country's leading coronavirus experts says the US could have a COVID-19 vaccine as early as January of 2021. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the company behind one of the frontrunner vaccine, Moderna Therapeutics, could begin producing millions of doses months before we know for certain whether the vaccine works.

Georgia DOL makes online UI forms easier to understand

Unemployment claims continue for the second week to head down. That’s good news, but still many are having trouble filing out those unemployment claims. 

JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy

Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.