Here's how one Athens initiative hopes to flatten the curve of economic losses

Health officials want to flatten the curve of coronavirus cases, but other organizations hope to flatten the curve of economic losses for local restaurants.

Atlanta rapper helps fathers reach out to single mothers in need

Most folks don't expect to see rap artist and entrepreneur Yung Joc at the front door with a hot, fresh, and healthy meal for the entire family, but the college park rapper told FOX 5 it's important for everyone to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q&A: What to expect when visiting newly reopened businesses in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp reaffirmed Thursday his plan to reopen the state, but is putting new guidelines in place for Georgia businesses as the public health emergency order has been extended to June 12. Those new rules are meant to enforce social distancing and be best practices for the health and safety of guests and employees.

Educators at Woodward Academy hold caravan to deliver special school spirit to seniors

Woodward Academy in College Park has been closed for more than a month and will remain so for the rest of the year. While it is sad for some students, it can be a bit heartbreaking for the Class of 2020 who won’t get the traditional senior-year experience.

More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data

As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.

Navy ship Comfort sent to aid NYC hospitals departs Manhattan's west side

The Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stressed New York City hospitals as coronavirus cases surged is set to leave this week Thursday and return to its homeport in Virginia, the U.S. Navy said.

101-year-old man beats COVID-19, celebrates birthday at Minneapolis VA

It was a rare, bright moment on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle on Tuesday. The medical staff at the VA in Minneapolis marked Sammy Nilva’s 101st birthday before sending him home with his symptoms no longer requiring hospitalization.

US intel: Coronavirus not manmade, still studying lab theory

In recent days the Trump administration has sharpened his rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to do act swiftly enough to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 or sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak, according to the Associated Press.

Remdesivir could be promising drug to treat coronavirus: report

Scientists on Wednesday announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that came as the economic gloom caused by the scourge deepened in the U.S. and Europe.

Paulding County Chamber takes up massive 3D printing effort

It’s not quite “business as usual” at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce — but it’s definitely busy right now.  With more than a dozen 3D printers running 24 hours a day, the Chamber has become a full-fledged production plant.

Publix is now selling their own masks

A month ago, Publix began allowing employees to wear masks. Over a week ago, they made it mandatory for workers. 

After testing positive for antibodies, Minnesota man thinks he may have had COVID-19 in December

There are still questions about how long the coronavirus has been in the U.S. and if a Minnesota man's test is accurate, he may have had the virus months before it was confirmed in the state.

Gyms are starting to open across Georgia, but local YMCA remain closed to do good

Fitness centers in Georgia got the green light from Governor Kemp to open, but you won't be going to the YMCA for a fitness class right now. Ys across metro Atlanta have been open since the pandemic hit, but not in the way you might think. Employees have been busy packing food and serving the community in numerous ways.

Terminal Island has nation's worst prison COVID-19 outbreak

When Jackie Vasquez reached out to FOX 11, describing the difficult conditions for inmates and staff at the Terminal Island Federal Corrections Facility, we had yet to find out that it has the highest number of COVID-19 infections among prisons in the country.

FAA investigating incident at Hawthorne Airport involving actor Harrison Ford

Another piloting incident involving Harrison Ford is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration, after the actor crossed an airplane on a runway despite the tower operator telling him to hold short due to traffic, officials said.

Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”