‘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.
President Biden visits DC middle school to talk COVID-19 vaccines, in-person learning
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
Dunkin' donates $40K to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Dunkin' has donated $40,000 to help fund Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's research to battle childhood cancer.
Dunkin' has donated $40,000 to help fund Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's research to battle childhood cancer.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.