Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
More than 1K student athletes compete in track and field event at Westlake High School
More than a thousand student athletes from across the state of Georgia and from 30 schools participated in what is considered one of the top track and field meets in the county on Saturday.
Student resource center re-named in honor of popular Atlanta restaurateur Derrick Hayes
A resource center for students in metro Atlanta has been given a new name after a generous donation from one of the city's most well-known names on the Atlanta restaurant scene.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church gives away 1K boxes of food, tablets
Feeding 1,000 families was the goal for the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church giveaway on Saturday.
'Walking Dead' actress visits dogs at LifeLine Animal Project
Rescuers say that Walter, a poodle lab, is around 10 years old, partially blind, and hard of hearing.
Powder Springs police officers buy groceries for struggling veteran
The man revealed that he had not eaten in quite some time, and his VA check was not expected for another three weeks. He estimated that he had lost over 50 pounds in recent weeks because he could not afford food. The officers quickly pooled some money and went grocery shopping for him.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Any COVID-19 vaccine requirement by public schools, state agencies or local governments would be blocked under legislation given final approval by the Georgia House on Thursday.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.
Georgia Trade Industry Expo targets students, record attendance
College enrollment is declining. One of the reasons, according to a national data tracker, is that alternatives that cost less and potentially pay more are available.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
How to make the family business last for generations
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
Georgia senators vote to bar COVID-19 vaccine requirements
The Senate voted 31-21 in favor of the bill, which would make permanent what had been a one-year ban enacted in 2022.