Two Clayton County schools to remain virtual this week after outbreaks
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School and North Clayton High School will remain virtual for at least the remainder of the week.
Clayton County Public Schools said Pointe South Middle School and North Clayton High School will remain virtual for at least the remainder of the week.
Mask policies for each school district in metro Atlanta
A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
Douglas County School System to require face coverings in buildings and on buses
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 2,500 for first time since February, state says
Current hospitalizations from COVID-19 have surpassed 2,500, numbers not reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health since this past February.
Current hospitalizations from COVID-19 have surpassed 2,500, numbers not reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health since this past February.
Fulton County Schools to require masks in some scenarios
Fulton County School announced adjustments to its COVID-19 guidance on Monday.
Fulton County School announced adjustments to its COVID-19 guidance on Monday.
CDC adds 16 countries to ‘very high’ COVID-19 risk list
The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.
The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.
Delta COVID-19 variant is 'way more dangerous' than original strain, expert says
The delta variant may also progress quicker in hospitalized patients, one expert said.
The delta variant may also progress quicker in hospitalized patients, one expert said.
Two-thirds of Michigan deer had COVID-19 antibodies in federal study
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
Seattle teen with Type 1 diabetes surprised with diabetic alert service dog
15-year-old Grace Pilo from Seattle was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 10. Monday, she got a surprise that could literally save her life.
15-year-old Grace Pilo from Seattle was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was 10. Monday, she got a surprise that could literally save her life.
Three-year-old girl fighting brain cancer gets dream visit with magical ‘unicorn’
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.
Dragon Con parade to be streamed, in-person limited to members as COVID-19 cases rise
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this weekend several changes to how it will hold the in-person event this Labor Day weekend in light of the city of Atlanta’s mask mandate including the parade.
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this weekend several changes to how it will hold the in-person event this Labor Day weekend in light of the city of Atlanta’s mask mandate including the parade.
CDC extends order allowing migrants to be expelled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday it will extend an order under Title 42 which expels noncitizen migrants and prohibits asylum-seekers from entering the U.S. in an effort to stop further spread of COVID-19.
CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Spirit flight delays, cancellations: Weather, ‘operational challenges’ to blame
Some travelers said they had waited upwards of 12 hours just to get to a Spirit Airlines representative to reschedule their flights.
Some travelers said they had waited upwards of 12 hours just to get to a Spirit Airlines representative to reschedule their flights.
Fulton County restarting emergency rental assistance program for residents
Fulton County will be reopening its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance to help thousands of residents with rent and overdue utility bills starting Monday at noon.
Fulton County will be reopening its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance to help thousands of residents with rent and overdue utility bills starting Monday at noon.
Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Cheyney to use stimulus money to erase unpaid student bills
Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college, has announced that it will erase unpaid student bills since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college, has announced that it will erase unpaid student bills since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hall County physicians urge Georgians to get vaccinated amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Northeast Georgia Health System Chief of Staff Dr. Deepak Aggarwal is urging all eligible Georgians to get vaccinated amid the spike in COVID cases at area hospitals in recent weeks.
Northeast Georgia Health System Chief of Staff Dr. Deepak Aggarwal is urging all eligible Georgians to get vaccinated amid the spike in COVID cases at area hospitals in recent weeks.
Athens-Clarke County commissioners to consider reinstating mask mandate Tuesday
At their meeting Tuesday evening, Athens-Clarke County commissioners will consider whether to reinstitute a mask mandate.
At their meeting Tuesday evening, Athens-Clarke County commissioners will consider whether to reinstitute a mask mandate.
Expert says US dealing with COVID-19 variant 'with more tricks in its bag'
You've heard reports the delta variant may be as contagious as the chickenpox. But, what does that mean? We asked microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., to break it down what we know about the new variant.
You've heard reports the delta variant may be as contagious as the chickenpox. But, what does that mean? We asked microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke, Ph.D., to break it down what we know about the new variant.