Kemp encourages all Georgians to get tested for COVID-19

Gov. Brian Kemp is now encouraging all Georgians to get tested for COVID-19. At a press conference Thursday afternoon, the governor made the announcement that testing would be open to all Georgians.

Nonprofit hosts Cyber Celebration honoring 2020 Graduates

They may not walk across a stage to get their college degree this spring, but a local organization wants to make sure this time is extra special for some Atlanta graduates.

New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium

Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.

Rare inflammatory condition affects some kids with COVID-19

Dozens of U.S. children have been hospitalized with a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus and first seen in Europe.

What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?

The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?

Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb coronavirus spread

A newlywed California couple left their Waikiki hotel room repeatedly, despite being warned by hotel staff, and were arrested.

Brewer may dump 400 million bottles of beer due to COVID lockdown

One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.

105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19

She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.

Athens Farmers Market to reopen Saturday with restrictions

After about a month of ordering take out and foregoing haircuts, Georgians returned to somewhat normal habits last week.

Cheerleaders get creative to send some love to nursing home residents

Cheerleaders at a Coweta County high school made signs of encouragement to help spread positivity to residents at local nursing homes. The idea came from their head cheerleading coach.

Volunteers transfer work skills to help ‘Atlanta Beat COVID’

Brett Lanius spends several hours a day operating a laser cutter in Marietta making sure every plastic shield is cut to exact specifications. He's one of the many volunteers with the new group Atlanta Beats COVID. They come together across metro Atlanta to make Personal Protective Equipment--using skills they have, but no longer get paid for during the coronavirus pandemic.

Frontier Airlines criticized over social distancing upgrade securing customer empty neighboring seat

Controversy has followed the latest offering by discount airline Frontier: Passengers wishing to have some open space between themselves and another customer can now purchase an upgraded “more room” seat assignment guaranteeing an empty middle seat.

Poll suggests people who quarantine with mom are happier

A poll taken of 500 people suggests that those who live with their moms during quarantine are happier than those who don't.

What is Medicaid, and how do you get it?

Newly unemployed and uninsured Americans may now qualify for Medicaid.

Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing

Trump’s reversal comes as deaths and infection rates outside of New York, the epicenter of the coronavirus, are rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns.