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Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
Empty stadiums for soccer games amid COVID-19 pandemic? It's not quite that simple
Soccer games will take place in stadiums without fans present, but they will be far from empty.
Soccer games will take place in stadiums without fans present, but they will be far from empty.
US coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of people who have died from COVID-19 surpassed 50,000 on April 24, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The number of people who have died from COVID-19 surpassed 50,000 on April 24, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Ally Bank waives overdraft fees for customers amid coronavirus pandemic
The digital-only bank said it is forgiving overdraft fees for customers through July 18, 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
The digital-only bank said it is forgiving overdraft fees for customers through July 18, 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Police: Woman charged after spitting on 2 people in separate incidents
Philadelphia police say a woman has been charged in connection with spitting on two people in separate incidents in Center City.
Philadelphia police say a woman has been charged in connection with spitting on two people in separate incidents in Center City.
1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
Pandemic unemployment assistance is in the mail
Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits?
Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits?
Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to front-line workers, extends offer through May 31
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
Woodstock salon reviews new safety procedures on eve of reopening
Some Georgia businesses are taking advantage of the governor lifting the statewide shelter in place order beginning this Friday, but they are also figuring out a new way to do business as the state is issuing guidelines to operate safely.
Some Georgia businesses are taking advantage of the governor lifting the statewide shelter in place order beginning this Friday, but they are also figuring out a new way to do business as the state is issuing guidelines to operate safely.
Georgia House Democrats call for Kemp to change course
A group of state lawmakers still hopes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will reverse his decision to allow some businesses to reopen in the state beginning Friday.
A group of state lawmakers still hopes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will reverse his decision to allow some businesses to reopen in the state beginning Friday.
Trump: ‘I wasn't happy with Brian Kemp’
For the second straight day, President Donald Trump used his afternoon briefing to express his concerns over Georgia Gov.
For the second straight day, President Donald Trump used his afternoon briefing to express his concerns over Georgia Gov.
Atlanta registered nurse wants to thank Atlanta for its overwhelming support
A local RN wants to thank Atlanta for all the support during the COIVD-19 pandemic. She says it's great to know the community healthcare workers serve, wants to serve them back.
A local RN wants to thank Atlanta for all the support during the COIVD-19 pandemic. She says it's great to know the community healthcare workers serve, wants to serve them back.
Georgia nearly doubles the number of testing sites in 10 days
Governor Brian Kemp says the state nearly doubled the number of testing sites in Georgia over the past 10 days.
Governor Brian Kemp says the state nearly doubled the number of testing sites in Georgia over the past 10 days.
Movie theaters, bowling alleys react to governor’s plan to reopen
It will be a new cinematic experience, for the foreseeable future, at Plaza Theater in Atlanta.
It will be a new cinematic experience, for the foreseeable future, at Plaza Theater in Atlanta.
Georgia teen soldier on the front lines fighting the coronavirus pandemic
A Georgia teen is making a big difference in the battle against COVID-19. Brandon Merck joined the Georgia National Guard right out of high school. Now, the 18-year-old is a combat medic and working on the front lines to fight the pandemic.
A Georgia teen is making a big difference in the battle against COVID-19. Brandon Merck joined the Georgia National Guard right out of high school. Now, the 18-year-old is a combat medic and working on the front lines to fight the pandemic.
Ga. Labor Commissioner: Half of 1 million unemployment claims still waiting for benefits
Many Georgians continue to wait for their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic. Labor Commissioner Mark Butler tells FOX 5, he estimates about half of the 1 million people who have filed claims are still waiting for their benefits.
Many Georgians continue to wait for their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic. Labor Commissioner Mark Butler tells FOX 5, he estimates about half of the 1 million people who have filed claims are still waiting for their benefits.
Dak Prescott's older brother, Jace, passes away at 31
The older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has died.
The older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has died.
San Jose woman believed to be nation’s first COVID-19 death remembered
The first-known fatality of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. was identified Thursday as a seemingly healthy San Jose woman.
The first-known fatality of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. was identified Thursday as a seemingly healthy San Jose woman.
Atlanta Dream Center, caterers team up to help feed, shelter Atlanta's homeless
Many families have been able to stock up on the essentials at the grocery store during the coronavirus pandemic, but the homeless population in Atlanta is facing a food crisis.
Many families have been able to stock up on the essentials at the grocery store during the coronavirus pandemic, but the homeless population in Atlanta is facing a food crisis.