Charity needs volunteers to harvest blueberries for families in need
A charity in Fayette County needs volunteers to help pick blueberries that will feed families in need. The Real Life Center has an orchard and their program called U Pick 4 Others provides fresh produce to struggling families.
A charity in Fayette County needs volunteers to help pick blueberries that will feed families in need. The Real Life Center has an orchard and their program called U Pick 4 Others provides fresh produce to struggling families.
Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
Thursday’s retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs long used for preventing or treating malaria but whose safety and effectiveness for COVID-19 are unknown.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Beloved Georgia Tech officer loses battle with COVID-19
A beloved officer on the Georgia Tech police force has lost his battle with COVID-19, officials said.
A beloved officer on the Georgia Tech police force has lost his battle with COVID-19, officials said.
White House coronavirus testing chief is reportedly standing down, despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Las Vegas reopening from coronavirus casino closure
The casino coronavirus closure is ending, with cards to be dealt, dice to roll and slot jackpots to win again starting Thursday in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.
The casino coronavirus closure is ending, with cards to be dealt, dice to roll and slot jackpots to win again starting Thursday in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada.
Nurse describes treating COVID-19 patients as a war zone
A Georgia nurse has just returned from treating COVID-19 patients at an all-positive hospital in New Jersey. She recalls the 11 weeks there as a war zone.
A Georgia nurse has just returned from treating COVID-19 patients at an all-positive hospital in New Jersey. She recalls the 11 weeks there as a war zone.
COVID-19 gut symptoms may be sign of more severe illness
When Ging and Chuck Gilliam of Loganville, Georgia, both contracted the novel coronavirus in late March, they recognized the symptoms they had heard about on the news: the fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
When Ging and Chuck Gilliam of Loganville, Georgia, both contracted the novel coronavirus in late March, they recognized the symptoms they had heard about on the news: the fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Fulton County teacher hospitalized for weeks after contracting COVID-19
Yolanda Lawrence thought she was coming down with a cold when she started feeling sick back in March. "I just remember not feeling well, being tired, having headaches."
Yolanda Lawrence thought she was coming down with a cold when she started feeling sick back in March. "I just remember not feeling well, being tired, having headaches."
West Point prepares for graduation, some cadets test positive
The cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are set to graduate.
The cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are set to graduate.
Experts warn protests could trigger surge in COVID-19 infections
As hundreds of thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest police brutality, health experts warn we could see a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
As hundreds of thousands of Americans take to the streets to protest police brutality, health experts warn we could see a second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Oklahoma State linebacker tests positive for COVID-19 after attending George Floyd protest
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga revealed on his Twitter Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa.
US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Fauci says his meetings with Trump have 'dramatically decreased,' despite ongoing pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Stocks fight for gains after Trump vows to quell rioting
U.S. equity markets fought for gains Tuesday after President Trump threatened to deploy the military to quell violence and looting in cities across America after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
U.S. equity markets fought for gains Tuesday after President Trump threatened to deploy the military to quell violence and looting in cities across America after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
Epidemiologists call for widespread contact tracing ‘as soon as possible’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
Athens bars reopen, must limit occupancy according to governor's guidelines
Dozens of bars line the streets of downtown Athens. After two long months, they were allowed to reopen on Monday as outlined by Governor Brian Kemp’s guidelines.
Dozens of bars line the streets of downtown Athens. After two long months, they were allowed to reopen on Monday as outlined by Governor Brian Kemp’s guidelines.
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Protests erupting across the nation over the past week — and law enforcement's response to them — are threatening to upend efforts by health officials to track and contain the spread of coronavirus.