Passenger traffic remains dismal at Atlanta airport, even on holiday weekend
The coronavirus pandemic drastically quieted the buzz at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport this Memorial Day by some 90 percent, according to airport officials.
The coronavirus pandemic drastically quieted the buzz at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport this Memorial Day by some 90 percent, according to airport officials.
National Church Residences providing free meals to Atlanta seniors
This is an especially challenging time for seniors in our community. The elimination of certain Marta routes and reduction in Ride Shares has made it difficult for some to get around. Others are afraid to leave the house for fear of contracting COVID-19. A non-profit is doing its part to make sure some seniors in the Atlanta area don't go hungry.
This is an especially challenging time for seniors in our community. The elimination of certain Marta routes and reduction in Ride Shares has made it difficult for some to get around. Others are afraid to leave the house for fear of contracting COVID-19. A non-profit is doing its part to make sure some seniors in the Atlanta area don't go hungry.
Trump says schools in US should be opened 'ASAP'
Dr. Anthony Fauci was cautious about reopening schools -- even in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was cautious about reopening schools -- even in the fall.
PPE sanitizing site up and running in Atlanta
With masks in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic, those on the front lines in Georgia now have a way to sanitize their masks for reuse.
With masks in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic, those on the front lines in Georgia now have a way to sanitize their masks for reuse.
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
US communities face tough choices on opening public pools amid COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the uncertainty, sales of inflatable pools that cost less than $150 have increased by 165% over the seven-week period that began March 15.
Amid the uncertainty, sales of inflatable pools that cost less than $150 have increased by 165% over the seven-week period that began March 15.
Hollywood producer charged with $1.7 million COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud
The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.
The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds, triggers warnings of virus resurgence as US death toll nears 100,000
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
'They're clearly throwing cash at the crowd': Massive crowd spotted in Daytona Beach on Memorial Day weekend
The exact opposite of social distancing took place in Daytona Beach on Saturday.
The exact opposite of social distancing took place in Daytona Beach on Saturday.
Second Missouri stylist who worked with coronavirus symptoms tests positive; 147 clients, co-workers exposed
Two Missouri hairstylists at the same salon have potentially directly exposed 147 people to coronavirus after working on clients while showing symptoms for COVID-19.
Two Missouri hairstylists at the same salon have potentially directly exposed 147 people to coronavirus after working on clients while showing symptoms for COVID-19.
As nation approaches 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, NY continues downtrend
The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
California retail employee posts photo of her bloody face after alleged customer attack
Earlier this month, Samantha Clarke of Modesto says, a customer attacked her while she was working at a Big 5 sporting goods store.
Earlier this month, Samantha Clarke of Modesto says, a customer attacked her while she was working at a Big 5 sporting goods store.
City of Tucker pools to reopen Memorial Day weekend with social distancing
The pools opens Saturday at 11 a..m
The pools opens Saturday at 11 a..m
Perry’s studio moves toward reopening while industry waits
Tyler Perry is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. But while Perry is looking to restart production in July, other studios in Georgia and beyond are anxiously waiting for Hollywood’s green light.
Tyler Perry is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. But while Perry is looking to restart production in July, other studios in Georgia and beyond are anxiously waiting for Hollywood’s green light.
Pence visits Georgia cafe that reopened despite virus
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday praised Georgia’s decision to quickly reopen businesses during the coronavirus outbreak during a visit to the state that included lunch with the governor at an Atlanta café that had resumed dine-in service.
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday praised Georgia’s decision to quickly reopen businesses during the coronavirus outbreak during a visit to the state that included lunch with the governor at an Atlanta café that had resumed dine-in service.
State, county partnership helps cash-strapped farmers and struggling families
Dante Smith is one of the hundreds of people who were in line Friday before the gates at a food giveaway in Clarkston even opened. He lays tile for a living but hasn't worked since the deadly coronavirus flat-lined much of Georgia's workforce. He said he wasn't shocked to see the long line of families waiting for free boxes of food.
Dante Smith is one of the hundreds of people who were in line Friday before the gates at a food giveaway in Clarkston even opened. He lays tile for a living but hasn't worked since the deadly coronavirus flat-lined much of Georgia's workforce. He said he wasn't shocked to see the long line of families waiting for free boxes of food.
Overnight summer camps allowed to reopen in Georgia at the end of this month
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order allowing sleep away camps to reopen as early as the end of the month.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order allowing sleep away camps to reopen as early as the end of the month.
More than just coffee: Nonprofit mobile coffee cart offers air hugs and joy
Bringing joy each week is one local nonprofit’s mission.
Bringing joy each week is one local nonprofit’s mission.
‘I face each day with anxiety’: Grocery workers union estimates 10K infected or exposed to COVID-19
According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.
According to a new internal report by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), at least 68 grocery workers have died and more than 10,000 have been infected or exposed to the novel coronavirus.
More than 300,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
As of May 22, there were more than 1.6 million confirmed cases and more than 95,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the United States.
As of May 22, there were more than 1.6 million confirmed cases and more than 95,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the United States.