Georgia couple is now down 110 pounds after both undergo weight loss surgery
After decades of struggling with their weight, Chris and Michelle Miller of Marietta, Georgia, decided to take a leap of faith together. Both underweight weight loss surgery, hoping it would be the breakthrough they have been searching for to help them get healthy.
After decades of struggling with their weight, Chris and Michelle Miller of Marietta, Georgia, decided to take a leap of faith together. Both underweight weight loss surgery, hoping it would be the breakthrough they have been searching for to help them get healthy.
6th rabies case confirmed in Hall County this year
The sixth case of rabies in Hall County this year was confirmed on Monday, this time in the Clermont area.
The sixth case of rabies in Hall County this year was confirmed on Monday, this time in the Clermont area.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Coach and nurse save life of umpire who collapsed during Marietta baseball game
A baseball game in Marietta turned into a fight to save a man's life when an umpire collapsed during an inning. Thanks to the quick thinking of a coach and nurse in the stands, the umpire survived his health emergency.
A baseball game in Marietta turned into a fight to save a man's life when an umpire collapsed during an inning. Thanks to the quick thinking of a coach and nurse in the stands, the umpire survived his health emergency.
Biden improves 'significantly' after getting BA.5 COVID variant
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Officials emphasized that Biden's symptoms are mild because he received four vaccine doses and started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Atlanta woman who helped test Novavax COVID-19 vaccine hopes it will draw vaccine-hesitant
Dre Pearson of Atlanta was part of a clinical trial, testing the newly-authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. She hopes it will give those still on the fence about getting vaccinated a better option.
Dre Pearson of Atlanta was part of a clinical trial, testing the newly-authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. She hopes it will give those still on the fence about getting vaccinated a better option.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Salmonella outbreak in 11 states linked to these illegal pets
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Nearly two dozen people got sick and five were hospitalized.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
Officers, motorist save man threatening to jump from College Park overpass
Lt. Cody Smith and his partner, Officer Larry Stalling, responded to a man in distress on the overpass at Airport Boulevard overlooking I-85 near Atlanta’s airport.
Lt. Cody Smith and his partner, Officer Larry Stalling, responded to a man in distress on the overpass at Airport Boulevard overlooking I-85 near Atlanta’s airport.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Teachers, staff, and visitors required to wear masks in Clayton County schools again
The district said the action is a "proactive step" to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the area.
The district said the action is a "proactive step" to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the area.
Monkeypox cases in Georgia continue climbing as state distributes limited vaccines
Georgia now has over 150 cases of monkeypox in the metro Atlanta area - making it the state with fifth-highest number of positive cases in the country.
Georgia now has over 150 cases of monkeypox in the metro Atlanta area - making it the state with fifth-highest number of positive cases in the country.
Georgia now has 158 monkeypox cases, the fifth-highest number in the country
An Atlanta infectious diseases physician treating a handful of the state's 158 monkeypox patients says their symptoms can range from mild to intensely painful.
An Atlanta infectious diseases physician treating a handful of the state's 158 monkeypox patients says their symptoms can range from mild to intensely painful.
Pro-choice activists condemn court's abortion law ruling, pro-life allies plan to 'build' on win
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Quick Georgia abortion restrictions send some patients home
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly Wednesday afternoon that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and sent home.
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly Wednesday afternoon that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and sent home.
Emory University participating in first-of-its-kind HIV vaccine trial
The new type of vaccine Emory is testing uses the same technology as the Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccinations and could be a breakthrough in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
The new type of vaccine Emory is testing uses the same technology as the Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccinations and could be a breakthrough in the fight against HIV and AIDS.