More Macy’s stores will permanently close this year
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations
Beloved Newnan School Resource Officer dies from COVID-19
Officer Ricky Tostenson has served in law enforcement for 18 years with the past 10 being with the Newnan Police Department, Chief Brent Blankenship said.
Officer Ricky Tostenson has served in law enforcement for 18 years with the past 10 being with the Newnan Police Department, Chief Brent Blankenship said.
Omicron surge: Georgia works to correct issues with daily COVID-19 numbers
The Georgia Department of Public Health said it continues to experience issues with its publishing daily COVID-19 numbers as the omicron variant continues to spread.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said it continues to experience issues with its publishing daily COVID-19 numbers as the omicron variant continues to spread.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
Cruise ship with small number of asymptomatic, positive patients docked in San Francisco
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
Omicron surge: Georgia sees largest single-day jump in current hospitalizations
Georgia saw the biggest single-day jump in current hospitalizations on Wednesday since the start of the pandemic.
Georgia saw the biggest single-day jump in current hospitalizations on Wednesday since the start of the pandemic.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Omicron surge: Atlanta hospitals issue rare joint statement asking for public's help
Metro Atlanta's six major health care systems have issued a rare joint statement regarding the rising number of patients being admitted and the rapid spread of the recent COVID-19 variants. They are urging the public to help in mitigating unnecessary emergency room visits and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
Metro Atlanta's six major health care systems have issued a rare joint statement regarding the rising number of patients being admitted and the rapid spread of the recent COVID-19 variants. They are urging the public to help in mitigating unnecessary emergency room visits and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
As COVID-19 cases surge, children's hospitals feel impact of omicron
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta had 118 kids hospitalized with COVID-19 Wednesday, up from 102 Monday and the pediatric system's highest number of coronavirus patients so far in the pandemic.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta had 118 kids hospitalized with COVID-19 Wednesday, up from 102 Monday and the pediatric system's highest number of coronavirus patients so far in the pandemic.
Texas natural gas production dropped during New Year's cold front, reviving concerns
While the lights largely stayed on across Texas over New Year's weekend, the gas system’s performance during a brief cold snap raised more questions about the grid’s ability to handle extreme winter weather.
While the lights largely stayed on across Texas over New Year's weekend, the gas system’s performance during a brief cold snap raised more questions about the grid’s ability to handle extreme winter weather.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Gwinnett County NAACP pleads for virtual learning to begin semester
The Gwinnett County NAACP published a letter asking the county school board to revert to virtual learning for a short time as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
The Gwinnett County NAACP published a letter asking the county school board to revert to virtual learning for a short time as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Gwinnett County neighborhood hasn't had recycling service for weeks
Some Gwinnett County residents said the recycling items they set out on the curb for disposal are piling up because their trash disposal provider has temporarily suspended service.
Some Gwinnett County residents said the recycling items they set out on the curb for disposal are piling up because their trash disposal provider has temporarily suspended service.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.