Morris Brown College implements two-week COVID-19 mask mandate as cases climb

Morris Brown College announced Sunday on its Facebook page it was implementing mandatory COVID-19 remediations including wearing masks at all classes and functions for the next 14 days.

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help

Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns

Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.

Usher attends annual UNL Disruptive Summit to help young people

Grammy Award winner Usher was on hand Thursday at the annual Usher's New Look Disruptivator Summit at Georgia State.

FBLA national conference in Atlanta hosts 14K students and educators

Downtown Atlanta bustled this week with the Future Business Leaders of America's national conference. Most of American business is small business. And business success doesn’t happen by accident. It has to be cultivated. FBLA taps young people early teaching them about leadership, networking and competition. 

Eid al-Adha: Indonesia's Muslims celebrate with feasts after disease last year disrupted rituals

Muslims across Indonesia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts after fears of last year’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak waned.

Metro Atlanta mom credits Children's Hospital with 11 year old's recovery after near-fatal crash

A young girl and her mother have made it their mission to give back after a near-fatal crash left her with injuries doctors at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta say only half of all people survive.

Shaq, Atlanta athletes give back to area youth

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal and the sheriff's office had two big events all aimed at helping families and strengthening relationships with youth.

Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'

Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

6 things homeowners insurance does not cover

Here are six items that most folks think might be covered, but in many cases, they are not.

Hosea Helps distribute supplies to mothers during Mommy and Me Giveaway

On Saturday, Hosea Helps held their annual "Mommy and Me Giveaway," with the mission of assisting mothers and babies. Mothers were able to obtain necessities such as formula, wipes, baby food, and even bassinets.

Walt Disney World to loosen theme park reservation requirements in 2024: What you need to know

While reservations will still be required for some tickets, Disney announced that it would loosen reservation requirements to visit Walt Disney World's Florida theme parks in 2024.

5K boxes of food given to those in need in DeKalb County

Members of the faith community in DeKalb County have begun early preparations for Mother's Day celebrations this year by distributing more than 5,000 boxes of food yesterday at multiple churches across the county.