Increase mirrors US as Georgia employers add jobs in June
The big June jump in payrolls nationwide was also seen in Georgia, as the state’s employers added more than 30,000 workers, continuing to close the gap with how many workers were employed before the pandemic.
The big June jump in payrolls nationwide was also seen in Georgia, as the state’s employers added more than 30,000 workers, continuing to close the gap with how many workers were employed before the pandemic.
US surgeon general calls COVID-19 misinformation ‘serious threat’
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro in hospital after 10 days of hiccups
After 10 straight days of hiccups, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to a hospital with an intestinal obstruction.
After 10 straight days of hiccups, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to a hospital with an intestinal obstruction.
These are America's fittest cities
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
Arlington, Virginia tops the American College of Sports Medicine's list of fittest cities for the fourth straight year. Here's how the rest of the list shaped out:
Atlanta and Texas women brought together through lifesaving donation
Donna Demus and Tiana Brashears live hundreds of miles away from each other, but they'll be forever connected through a lifesaving stem cell transplant.
Donna Demus and Tiana Brashears live hundreds of miles away from each other, but they'll be forever connected through a lifesaving stem cell transplant.
Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to traces of benzene
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Johnson & Johnson says it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contained low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
Gwinnett sheriff says task force will stop criminalizing mental illness
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office now has its own mental health task force. Sheriff Keybo Taylor said the goal is to help stop the criminalization of mental illness.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office now has its own mental health task force. Sheriff Keybo Taylor said the goal is to help stop the criminalization of mental illness.
Fulton DA pleads with board for $2.7 million to fight historic backlog due to COVID-19
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis made an impassioned plea before the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for more money and resources to help fight the backlog of homicide cases due to COVID-19.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis made an impassioned plea before the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for more money and resources to help fight the backlog of homicide cases due to COVID-19.
Group of therapists offering free conflict resolution therapy
A group of therapists in Atlanta are offering free conflict resolution therapy as a part of Minority Mental Health Month.
A group of therapists in Atlanta are offering free conflict resolution therapy as a part of Minority Mental Health Month.
Some metro Atlanta school districts implement mask mandates
Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.
Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.
Wonder Woman: Minnesota mayor’s superhero alter ego motivates girl through cancer battle
After meeting Wonder Woman, young Hailey Radtke would tell nurses that she was Wonder Woman too. Her family thinks the superhero motivation helped the little girl successfully battle through chemo.
After meeting Wonder Woman, young Hailey Radtke would tell nurses that she was Wonder Woman too. Her family thinks the superhero motivation helped the little girl successfully battle through chemo.
As parents of young children watch COVID-19 variant, Atlanta 3-year-old is part study of vaccine for kids
As parents of young children watch the delta COVID-19 variant, an Atlanta 3-year-old is part of a pediatric clinical study of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
As parents of young children watch the delta COVID-19 variant, an Atlanta 3-year-old is part of a pediatric clinical study of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Foo Fighters postpone show at Forum due to confirmed COVID-19 case
A Foo Fighters concert scheduled for Saturday at the LA Forum has been postponed due to a confirmed COVID-19 case within the Foo Fighters organization.
A Foo Fighters concert scheduled for Saturday at the LA Forum has been postponed due to a confirmed COVID-19 case within the Foo Fighters organization.
France, Greece, Italy mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
COVID-19 cases, deaths are rising again globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
Tennessee halts COVID-19 vaccine outreach for minors, fires top official
Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
California woman first to face federal charges over fake COVID immunizations, vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to record videos promoting COVID-19 vaccine
The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.
The singer met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday, assisting in the administration’s efforts to get more youth vaccinated against COVID-19.