Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
Georgia Tech students named finalists in national invention competition
Two Georgia Tech students have been named finalists in a national invention competition for their device designed to help millions of Americans who suffer from bladder issues.
Two Georgia Tech students have been named finalists in a national invention competition for their device designed to help millions of Americans who suffer from bladder issues.
Georgia professor risks job to enforce mask mandate in his class
Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.
Longtime mathematics professor Joseph Fu told students that if they want to be in his class at the University of Georgia, they must wear a mask.
Biden ‘exploring’ clemency for some prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
The White House confirmed President Joe Biden is looking to exercise clemency for non-violent drug offenders on CARES Act home confinement with four years or less to serve.
Treatment can help high-risk COVID-19 patients stay out of hospital, and it's free
For weeks, Northeast Georgia Medical Center has been packed with COVID-19 patients.
For weeks, Northeast Georgia Medical Center has been packed with COVID-19 patients.
Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.
Faculty, staff rally across University System of Georgia for mask mandate
Some faculty and staff kicked off what is scheduled to be a week of demonstrations at several University System of Georgia campuses Monday.
Some faculty and staff kicked off what is scheduled to be a week of demonstrations at several University System of Georgia campuses Monday.
Clark Atlanta temporarily switching to virtual learning
Clark Atlanta University officials said classes will switch to a remote instruction model through at least Sept. 17 for the purpose of strengthening COVID-19 safety protocols.
Clark Atlanta University officials said classes will switch to a remote instruction model through at least Sept. 17 for the purpose of strengthening COVID-19 safety protocols.
COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
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.