Walmart, Sam's Club provide 1.2M meals to people in need in metro Atlanta in 2023
In the United States, many families struggle to secure nutritious food. In Georgia, that includes 1 in 10 children who go to bed hungry each night, according to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
In the United States, many families struggle to secure nutritious food. In Georgia, that includes 1 in 10 children who go to bed hungry each night, according to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Flat Shoals Elementary students receive new shoes thanks to Thomas Breads
Nearly 200 students at Flat Shoals Elementary are now walking in new shoes, thanks to a large donation from Thomas Breads and Operation Warm.
Nearly 200 students at Flat Shoals Elementary are now walking in new shoes, thanks to a large donation from Thomas Breads and Operation Warm.
Atlanta businessman sentenced for major COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme
Austin Martin Siampwiz has been sentenced for his role in laundering money acquired through fraudulent unemployment claims.
Austin Martin Siampwiz has been sentenced for his role in laundering money acquired through fraudulent unemployment claims.
COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
CDC relaxes COVID-19 isolation requirements | What you need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance on COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance on COVID-19.
CDC changes isolation time period for COVID-19 infections
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, CDC officials say.
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, CDC officials say.
COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
WHO director calls for world pandemic treaty to prepare for Disease X
Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
Disease X is a hypothetical "placeholder" virus that has not yet been formed, but scientists say it could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19.
What's in your poop? CDC program checks stool for COVID virus amid sickness surge
CDC officials are warning of a surge in COVID-19 cases among other flu-like illnesses nationwide. This comes as people are returning from holiday travel plans. Experts say they’ve also seen a sharp decline in vaccinations.
CDC officials are warning of a surge in COVID-19 cases among other flu-like illnesses nationwide. This comes as people are returning from holiday travel plans. Experts say they’ve also seen a sharp decline in vaccinations.
Atlanta-based UPS to end remote workweeks at global offices
United Parcel Service says its workers will soon be returning to the office.
United Parcel Service says its workers will soon be returning to the office.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
As Americans return to work, school after holiday break, COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
As the holiday travel season winds down, hospitals are bracing for another rise in COVID-19 patients. The CDC says just over 29,000 Americans are hospitalzed with complications of the virus, and that number could rise in the next few weeks.
As the holiday travel season winds down, hospitals are bracing for another rise in COVID-19 patients. The CDC says just over 29,000 Americans are hospitalzed with complications of the virus, and that number could rise in the next few weeks.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Cobb County teen distributes 50 sensory kits to Marietta PD for Eagle Scout project
A Cobb County teenager and Marietta High School student is being recognized for distributing sensory kits to the Marietta Police Department.
A Cobb County teenager and Marietta High School student is being recognized for distributing sensory kits to the Marietta Police Department.
Atlanta Hawks, YMCA announce transformative jersey patch partnership
In a significant collaboration, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the Atlanta Hawks have unveiled a multi-year partnership, marking the Y as the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Atlanta Hawks.
In a significant collaboration, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the Atlanta Hawks have unveiled a multi-year partnership, marking the Y as the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Atlanta Hawks.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.