DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
President: Emory faculty, staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19 by fall semester
The president of Emory University updated the university's COVID-19 vaccination policy, now making it mandatory for all faculty and staff at the Atlanta-based school to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the fall semester.
The president of Emory University updated the university's COVID-19 vaccination policy, now making it mandatory for all faculty and staff at the Atlanta-based school to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the fall semester.
Red Cross need Georgians to help with 'severe' blood shortage
The American Red Cross says it only has a one-day supply of type O blood and needs Georgians to help donate to save lives.
The American Red Cross says it only has a one-day supply of type O blood and needs Georgians to help donate to save lives.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Gwinnett County man almost fully recovered after nearly losing his life to COVID-19 a year ago
It has been a long road to recovery for one Gwinnett county man who nearly lost his life due to COVID-19 last year.
It has been a long road to recovery for one Gwinnett county man who nearly lost his life due to COVID-19 last year.
At Atlanta's Grady Hospital, the number of COVID-19 patients is rising, again
The chief medical officer of one of Atlanta's busiest hospitals says their COVID-19 patients numbers have tripled in the last two and a half weeks.
The chief medical officer of one of Atlanta's busiest hospitals says their COVID-19 patients numbers have tripled in the last two and a half weeks.
Georgia releases names of companies permitted to manufacture cannabis oil
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission announced Saturday they have selected the six companies to which they will award production licenses to manufacture low-THC cannabis oil in Georgia.
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission announced Saturday they have selected the six companies to which they will award production licenses to manufacture low-THC cannabis oil in Georgia.
Lousiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife have COVID-19 again
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Parents urge Gwinnett school officials to reinstate mask mandate
Gwinnett County Schools dropped its mask requirement for students and teachers in June following an outcry from parents, who claimed children were sick of wearing the masks in class.
Gwinnett County Schools dropped its mask requirement for students and teachers in June following an outcry from parents, who claimed children were sick of wearing the masks in class.
COVID-19 surge: Louisiana hospital forced to halt nonemergency surgeries
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Vaccine recipients in DeKalb get $50 prepaid debit card
DeKalb County is trying out different incentives to increase the vaccination rate of its residents, including a food drive over the weekend.
DeKalb County is trying out different incentives to increase the vaccination rate of its residents, including a food drive over the weekend.
Apartment manager says some tenants abandon units with intentional damage
One Atlanta leasing agent said 9% of their 500 unit apartment complex isn't paying rent.
One Atlanta leasing agent said 9% of their 500 unit apartment complex isn't paying rent.
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Seven Georgia counties labeled 'Delta danger zones,' experts say
Seven Georgia counties were in the top 20 “Delta danger zones” last week, according to CDC data analyzed by a national nonprofit group focused on solving public health issues.
Seven Georgia counties were in the top 20 “Delta danger zones” last week, according to CDC data analyzed by a national nonprofit group focused on solving public health issues.
Moderna to add more children to COVID-19 vaccine studies at FDA’s request
The company said it is in talks with the Food and Drug Administration to enroll more study participants under age 12.
The company said it is in talks with the Food and Drug Administration to enroll more study participants under age 12.
"I was wrong:" Corsicana pastor regrets not getting vaccinated after contracting COVID-19
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
Mask mandate returns to St. Louis, other areas in US amid COVID-19 surge
Cities and counties across the U.S. are reinstating mask requirements in hopes of curbing another deadly wave of the ongoing pandemic, and St. Louis is the latest.
Cities and counties across the U.S. are reinstating mask requirements in hopes of curbing another deadly wave of the ongoing pandemic, and St. Louis is the latest.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
Savannah reinstates mask mandate as COVID-19 cases rise
Savannah has reinstated its mask mandate effective to fight a "steep and alarming" rise of COVID-19 cases in the city.
Savannah has reinstated its mask mandate effective to fight a "steep and alarming" rise of COVID-19 cases in the city.
Biden announces resources to support 'long COVID' on ADA anniversary
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.