California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
Hundreds of vaccine appointments canceled at Golden Gate Fields following protest
An estimated 200 doses were missed at Golden Gate Fields, where a drive-thru clinic operates in the north parking lot.
An estimated 200 doses were missed at Golden Gate Fields, where a drive-thru clinic operates in the north parking lot.
AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Connecticut to ease some COVID-19 restrictions
On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.
On March 19, Connecticut will eliminate capacity limits for restaurants, retail, libraries, personal services, indoor recreation, gyms/fitness centers, museums, aquariums, zoos, offices, and houses of worship.
Astros missing eight pitchers at camp due to health and safety protocols
Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday the team now has eight pitchers staying away from their spring training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to health and safety protocols.
Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday the team now has eight pitchers staying away from their spring training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to health and safety protocols.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Atlanta business owners expecting big draw from NBA All-Star Game Weekend
The NBA All-Star Game is set to draw big crowds to metro Atlanta.
The NBA All-Star Game is set to draw big crowds to metro Atlanta.
Cherokee County students will go virtual for 2 days so teachers can get vaccinated
Teachers across Georgia will soon be rolling up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting this Monday, educators will be eligible to get their shots.
Teachers across Georgia will soon be rolling up their sleeves for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting this Monday, educators will be eligible to get their shots.
Yes, your boss can require you get a COVID shot (and so can the government)
With increased supplies of vaccine headed to Georgia, some businesses will soon face some complicated questions.
With increased supplies of vaccine headed to Georgia, some businesses will soon face some complicated questions.
Tips on how to plan a safer spring break trip
After a year of staying close to home, many Americans are eager to get away for spring break.
After a year of staying close to home, many Americans are eager to get away for spring break.
Brookhaven, Latin American Association opens new food pantry for struggling families
Those in Brookhaven struggling to meet needs during the pandemic will get a boost on Friday with the opening of a new community food pantry.
Those in Brookhaven struggling to meet needs during the pandemic will get a boost on Friday with the opening of a new community food pantry.
Georgia House seeks bigger bump in mental health spending
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Georgia House members want to spend more on mental health and state universities next year, using savings from the state share of the Medicaid program and reduced debt payments.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
Georgia's school superintendents discuss COVID-19 vaccine rollout
State leaders and 13 school superintendents from across Georgia met virtually to talk about the vaccine rollout for teachers on Thursday.
State leaders and 13 school superintendents from across Georgia met virtually to talk about the vaccine rollout for teachers on Thursday.
'Be The Match Day' asked for 430 people at the Gold Dome to join the registry
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
“Be The Match Day” was celebrated at Liberty Plaza at the Gold Dome on Thursday with several state lawmakers and staffers joining the national registry.
Teachers, child care workers nationwide can now sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are now able to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at more than 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, regardless of whether or not their state has opened up eligibility.
‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.