Georgia House unanimously approves $140M income tax cut
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
As Texas, other states lift COVID restrictions, CDC chief urges Americans to keep masking up
As the US picks up the pace of vaccinations, and states like Texas and Mississippi are lifting pandemic restrictions, the Director of the CDC is urging Americans to continue to mask up, state mandate or not.
As the US picks up the pace of vaccinations, and states like Texas and Mississippi are lifting pandemic restrictions, the Director of the CDC is urging Americans to continue to mask up, state mandate or not.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Georgia opening new mass vaccination sites, thousands of new doses to prioritize teachers
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made clear Wednesday his intention to prioritize vaccinating teachers for COVID-19 and to improve the state's vaccination rate by opening five new mass vaccination sites.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made clear Wednesday his intention to prioritize vaccinating teachers for COVID-19 and to improve the state's vaccination rate by opening five new mass vaccination sites.
Gwinnett County Public Schools announces COVID-19 vaccine rollout for employees
Gwinnett County Public Schools will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccinations the more than 13,000 employees that expressed their interest on March 8.
Gwinnett County Public Schools will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccinations the more than 13,000 employees that expressed their interest on March 8.
Sandy Springs restaurant owners' asking public to help keep doors open
The owners of APRON + LADLE said they need to raise $33,000 to pay their past due rent in order to stay open.
The owners of APRON + LADLE said they need to raise $33,000 to pay their past due rent in order to stay open.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
‘His fighting spirit prevailed’: COVID-19 patient discharged from hospital after spending 85 days in ICU
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
Clayton County announces plans for students to return to class
The Clayton County School District has announced plans to get its youngest students back to the classroom.
The Clayton County School District has announced plans to get its youngest students back to the classroom.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
UGA plans to resume normal operations in fall semester
The University of Georgia provided a forecast of instructional plans for fall and summer semesters, and the school projects to resume "normal operations" by the 2021 fall semester.
The University of Georgia provided a forecast of instructional plans for fall and summer semesters, and the school projects to resume "normal operations" by the 2021 fall semester.
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
Abortion concerns prompt Catholic archdiocese warning on vaccine
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
Roman Catholic leaders in St. Louis and New Orleans are advising Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, newly approved for use in the U.S., is “morally compromised” because it is produced using a cell line derived from an aborted fetus.
House poised to pass landmark voting rights, ethics bill
House Democrats are poised to pass a sweeping elections and ethics bill, offering it up as a powerful counterweight to voting rights restrictions advancing in Republican-controlled statehouses.
House Democrats are poised to pass a sweeping elections and ethics bill, offering it up as a powerful counterweight to voting rights restrictions advancing in Republican-controlled statehouses.
200-year-old Atlanta tree transformed into COVID memorial
"This tree has been here for a very long time," said Peter Bahouth, who owns the property with the 200-year-old tree. "It’s seen a lot from this spot from the Civil War to the pandemic. No question, it’s the elder for the premises, it’s the right representative for the memorial."
"This tree has been here for a very long time," said Peter Bahouth, who owns the property with the 200-year-old tree. "It’s seen a lot from this spot from the Civil War to the pandemic. No question, it’s the elder for the premises, it’s the right representative for the memorial."