All 5th graders at a Cobb elementary school sent home, parents want action
All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.
All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.
Elementary school in Riverdale to go virtual through end of month due to COVID-19
Church Street Elementary School will begin its virtual learning on Aug. 12. It will run through Monday, Aug. 30.
Church Street Elementary School will begin its virtual learning on Aug. 12. It will run through Monday, Aug. 30.
Mask mandate expands to all of Fulton County Schools, district says
Fulton County School System has expanded its mask mandate to include all schools.
Fulton County School System has expanded its mask mandate to include all schools.
Parents send letter of intent to sue Gwinnett County Schools over mask mandate
The state's largest school district will soon face a lawsuit over its mask mandate.
The state's largest school district will soon face a lawsuit over its mask mandate.
School districts defy GOP leaders banning mask mandates
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
The highly contagious delta variant is fueling a surge in coronavirus cases as students return to classrooms.
Grady Health System begins rolling out COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Grady Health System said a majority of its employees will be required to have had a COVID-19 vaccine by October. The health care provider began rolling out its mandate this week.
Grady Health System said a majority of its employees will be required to have had a COVID-19 vaccine by October. The health care provider began rolling out its mandate this week.
McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Missouri deploys ‘ambulance strike teams’ for hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 delta surge
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
Missouri deployed “ambulance strike teams” as hospitals statewide deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients ill with the delta variant.
'Talk to your doctor': Kemp urges Georgians to strongly consider getting vaccinated
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is asking Georgians to do their "due diligence" by consulting with their doctors and health care experts on the decision to get one of the three COVID-19 vaccines approved under emergency use by the FDA.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is asking Georgians to do their "due diligence" by consulting with their doctors and health care experts on the decision to get one of the three COVID-19 vaccines approved under emergency use by the FDA.
As COVID-19 delta variant spreads, companies weigh vaccine mandates
The highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant is complicating return to the office plans for many companies. Some are looking increasingly hard at requiring employees to either get vaccinated or face frequent testing.
The highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant is complicating return to the office plans for many companies. Some are looking increasingly hard at requiring employees to either get vaccinated or face frequent testing.
Rockdale County Sheriff's deputy says COVID-19 vaccines are 'worth the shot'
A desperate plea from a Rockdale County investigator: get vaccinated for the coronavirus or risk it all.
A desperate plea from a Rockdale County investigator: get vaccinated for the coronavirus or risk it all.
School supply shortage: Why these back-to-school items could be hard to find
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
From backpacks to clothes to electronics, supply shortages could make your back-to-school shopping harder this year. An expert explains why.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Overwhelmed hospitals face nurse shortages amid US COVID-19 surge
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oregon all have more COVID-19 hospitalizations than at any other point in the pandemic amid nursing staff shortages.
Study suggests Moderna vaccine may be more effective than Pfizer against delta variant
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
A preprint study raises concerns about the effectiveness of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines against the delta variant, most notably Pfizer’s two-dose shot.
Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus concerns
Stevie Nicks has canceled five forthcoming performances at music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns
Stevie Nicks has canceled five forthcoming performances at music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns
Family Dollar employees at Nebraska store walk off job, cite low pay and long shifts
A Family Dollar store was forced to temporarily close when the entire staff, fed up over poor pay, management, and long hours, walked off the job
A Family Dollar store was forced to temporarily close when the entire staff, fed up over poor pay, management, and long hours, walked off the job
Fulton commission to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees
A spokesperson for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday the board will consider mandating all employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The commission will take up discussion of the mandate during its meeting next week.
A spokesperson for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday the board will consider mandating all employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The commission will take up discussion of the mandate during its meeting next week.