Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic

Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Jo-Ann craft stores are giving away free kits to make face masks, gowns

Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Gov. Kemp closes K-12 public schools through April 24

Public schools in Georgia will remain closed through April 24 due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Every night, Vancouver residents applaud health care workers from balconies

Vancouver’s West End erupts in applause every night in honor of the medical professionals on the front lines of the world’s fight with COVID-19.

Two Grand Princess passengers die of coronavirus: health officials

Both male passengers died “due to complications from the coronavirus,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services,

Atlanta launches new COVID-19 resource website

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has launched a new website to provide the latest information on the coronavirus and to provide resources for Atlanta residents as well as businesses. 

Senate passes historic $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote

The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 883-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.

UF researchers designing low-cost, 'open source' ventilator made from hardware store items

A professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida is building an "open source" ventilator out of common items from hardware stores, in an effort to meet the desperately high demand internationally due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Peachtree Road Race organizers plan to run race as scheduled

The Atlanta Track Club is planning for the 2020 Peachtree Road Race to happen as scheduled on July 4, and registration will continue until March 31, unless the field is not full when registration is set to close.

Miller Lite to donate $1M to unemployed bartenders amid coronavirus outbreak

“Taps are off. But tips are needed,” reads the text in a video the company tweeted. “Click to donate to the millions out of work. We’ll start with $1,000,000.”

Amazon fights coronavirus price-gouging, suspends 3,900 accounts

Amazon said Monday that it has already suspended more than 3,900 seller accounts for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.