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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Metro Atlanta mom honors daughter through ambitious swim tour

This year's local Swim Across America event is coming up soon -- which means local mom Vicki Bunke and Team Amazing Grace are training harder than ever.

France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests

France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.

Fauci: US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States is in an ``unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant.

Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine

The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.

CDC weighs revising mask policy, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”