Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium to become Southeast's largest COVID-19 vaccination site
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has thousands of open appointments for those waiting to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has thousands of open appointments for those waiting to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Organization calls for donations to replenish 'crucially' low blood supply
LifeSouth said the community blood supply has reached a critical point of emergency need.
LifeSouth said the community blood supply has reached a critical point of emergency need.
COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia: All adults eligible starting Thursday, governor says
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Georgians over 16 years old beginning Thursday.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Georgians over 16 years old beginning Thursday.
COVID-19: An unprecedented year in Georgia
Georgians joined people around the world in an unprecedented year filled with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. This is a compilation of newscasts to see the progress we've made from Feb. 2020 to March 2021.
Georgians joined people around the world in an unprecedented year filled with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. This is a compilation of newscasts to see the progress we've made from Feb. 2020 to March 2021.
CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.
All adults in Texas will be allowed to get COVID vaccinations starting March 29
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Officials say they made the decision because many areas of Texas have made great progress in vaccinating priority groups.
Arizona man arrested after holding National Guardsmen transporting COVID-19 vaccines at gunpoint: cops
Larry Harris, 66, of Willcox, allegedly claimed to be a detective and ordered the unarmed Guardsmen out of their vehicles at gunpoint, according to reports.
Larry Harris, 66, of Willcox, allegedly claimed to be a detective and ordered the unarmed Guardsmen out of their vehicles at gunpoint, according to reports.
Georgia Tech delays start of spring practices after positive COVID-19 tests
Georgia Tech is pushing back the start of spring practices due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in the program.
Georgia Tech is pushing back the start of spring practices due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in the program.
US: AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated information' in COVID-19 vaccine trial results
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.
Georgia elementary school raises money for student with cancer
PJo Walker is facing a tough battle with cancer, but his elementary school has his back.
PJo Walker is facing a tough battle with cancer, but his elementary school has his back.
Georgia Tech grads launch app to help people quit drinking while social distancing
Research shows a surge in heavy drinking in 2020, citing stress brought on by the pandemic. Alcohol sales spiked in the early days of lockdown.
Research shows a surge in heavy drinking in 2020, citing stress brought on by the pandemic. Alcohol sales spiked in the early days of lockdown.
Airport traffic up during spring break despite continuing pandemic
More than one million passengers have passed through TSA checkpoints for 11 days straight.
More than one million passengers have passed through TSA checkpoints for 11 days straight.
With travel surging, the CDC is urging Americans to stay close to home for spring break
After a year of staying close to home, many Americans really want to travel again. But,the CDC is urging Americans to put off travel for a few more weeks, until more Americans can be vaccinated.
After a year of staying close to home, many Americans really want to travel again. But,the CDC is urging Americans to put off travel for a few more weeks, until more Americans can be vaccinated.
Fulton County teachers to get COVID-19 vaccine at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Fulton County School District is beginning a major project to vaccinate its teachers and school staff Monday.
The Fulton County School District is beginning a major project to vaccinate its teachers and school staff Monday.
Clarke County schools to return to full-time, in-person learning on April 12
Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement.
Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Xernona Thomas announced all students will return to full-time, in-person instruction following the system's spring break on April 12, according to a statement.
Nursing homes battered by COVID-19 begin easing rules on visitors
The vaccination drive, improved conditions inside nursing homes, and relaxed federal guidelines have paved the way for the reunions at many nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
The vaccination drive, improved conditions inside nursing homes, and relaxed federal guidelines have paved the way for the reunions at many nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Anonymous donor pays medical school tuition for an entire class
A couple who wishes to remain anonymous will pay a year of tuition for all 60 of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine students who started their training this past July.
A couple who wishes to remain anonymous will pay a year of tuition for all 60 of the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine students who started their training this past July.
DoorDash now delivers at-home COVID-19 test kits in several US cities
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.
DoorDash said the program is rolling out in 12 U.S. markets with more cities being added in the coming months.