Millions in rental assistance still available for DeKalb tenants, landlords
DeKalb County renters and property owners can still file for assistance through the county's rental assistance program, with one state representative saying there are millions of dollars in assistance still available.
DeKalb County renters and property owners can still file for assistance through the county's rental assistance program, with one state representative saying there are millions of dollars in assistance still available.
Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.
NY hospital puts baby deliveries on hold as maternity workers quit over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
A hospital in upstate New York will put baby deliveries on hold after too many workers in its maternity unit reportedly resigned over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
‘It was like a war zone’: 9/11 first responder shares ongoing struggle with PTSD
Former NYPD officer and first responder Joe Thompson recalls the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Former NYPD officer and first responder Joe Thompson recalls the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Atlanta woman searching for 'guardian angel' who saved her life at a MARTA station
Bridgette Heard said February 18, 2019 was the day she died. It was on this day, she suffered a heart attack at the Oakland City Marta Station and collapsed.
Bridgette Heard said February 18, 2019 was the day she died. It was on this day, she suffered a heart attack at the Oakland City Marta Station and collapsed.
Gov. Kemp calls federal vaccine mandate 'unlawful overreach'
Gov. Brian Kemp said he took part in a call with other Republican governors Friday as they try to organize a legal challenge to the latest vaccine mandate by the Biden Administration.
Gov. Brian Kemp said he took part in a call with other Republican governors Friday as they try to organize a legal challenge to the latest vaccine mandate by the Biden Administration.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Multiple Fulton County schools go to virtual due to COVID-19 positivity rate
A Fulton County Schools spokesperson said Banneker High School, Gullatt Elementary School, Liberty Point Elementary School and Fulton County Schools’ College and Career Academy are located in areas of the county that passed the 1,250 cases per 100,000 threshold, triggering virtual learning beginning Sept. 13.
A Fulton County Schools spokesperson said Banneker High School, Gullatt Elementary School, Liberty Point Elementary School and Fulton County Schools’ College and Career Academy are located in areas of the county that passed the 1,250 cases per 100,000 threshold, triggering virtual learning beginning Sept. 13.
Atlanta receives more funds for COVID-19 housing assistance
The City of Atlanta has received millions more in federal money to help homeowners stay in their homes. The assistance in this case will be for renters.
The City of Atlanta has received millions more in federal money to help homeowners stay in their homes. The assistance in this case will be for renters.
With nearly 3,000 critical care patients, Georgia ICUs are now 98% full
Just over 98% of Georgia's ICU beds are full, as the state struggles with a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections.
Just over 98% of Georgia's ICU beds are full, as the state struggles with a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections.
Alzheimer’s disease and sleep: Could 7 to 8 hours lower the risk?
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology, stemming from PET scans among 4,417 older adults with normal cognition, indicated short sleep of 6 hours or less was linked to a higher burden of the amyloid-beta protein; toxic buildup of amyloid is believed to serve as a precursor for Alzheimer's disease.
CDC calls long-term COVID-19 ‘emerging public health concern’
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
Clayton County high school shifts to virtual learning
Forest Park High School will move to online learning starting Monday, Sept. 13. Students will remain out of the classroom until at least Friday, Sept. 24.
Forest Park High School will move to online learning starting Monday, Sept. 13. Students will remain out of the classroom until at least Friday, Sept. 24.
US halts Afghan evacuee flights due to measles cases
The U.S. has halted all U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees from two main bases overseas after discovering a limited measles outbreak among Afghans arriving in the United States.
The U.S. has halted all U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees from two main bases overseas after discovering a limited measles outbreak among Afghans arriving in the United States.
Fulton County Schools 'mitigation matrix' outlines strategies to slow COVID-19 spread
As Georgia school districts plan for COVID-19 outbreaks, Fulton County Schools released a clear outline of its tiered approach to slowing the spread of the deadly virus.
As Georgia school districts plan for COVID-19 outbreaks, Fulton County Schools released a clear outline of its tiered approach to slowing the spread of the deadly virus.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
9/11 Ride of Hope brings awareness to mental health of first responders
The 9/11 Ride of Hope will take 20 active, retired and surviving family members of first responders on a bike ride from New York City to Arlington, Va.
The 9/11 Ride of Hope will take 20 active, retired and surviving family members of first responders on a bike ride from New York City to Arlington, Va.