Pediatrician helps Georgia college student hit hard by coronavirus

Kayla Lucas had just returned to St. John's University in New York after coming home to Georgia for spring break in March, when a dangerous new respiratory virus swept through New York.

Columbus firefighter battles for his life after COVID-19 diagnosis

A man who has dedicated much of his life to serving his community is now fighting for his life after being diagnosed with COVID-19. 

Scotland’s leader says Donald Trump can’t visit his golf course amid COVID-19 lockdown

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said President Donald Trump would not be welcomed to visit his Turnberry golf course amid the U.K.‘s current coronavirus lockdown in response to rumors that Trump is planning to visit the property a day before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020

Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.

Clinical psychologist offers advice on election fatigue

The U.S. Senate runoff extended an already contentious election season by an additional two months here in Georgia--which means the ads just kept running and the political arguments just kept going. Clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Johnson Osei said those ads have taken a toll and even ignited other conflicts.

Atlanta civil rights leaders get COVID-19 vaccine to ease public distrust

Nearly 30 civil and human rights leaders got their first dose of the Moderna vaccine at Morehouse College. They said some of their peers have doubts about the vaccine.

US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci

The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.

Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible

A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.

First case of 'highly contagious' COVID-19 variant reported in Georgia

The first case of the COVID-19 variant, the same variant discovered in the U.K and in several other counties and U.S. states, has been identified in Georgia, health officials report.