Atlanta City Council to vote on expanding COVID-19 vaccinations
The Atlanta City Council will vote on a resolution to urge Georgia's Department of Public Health to allow all essential workers to be vaccinated as a part of the phase 1a category.
The Atlanta City Council will vote on a resolution to urge Georgia's Department of Public Health to allow all essential workers to be vaccinated as a part of the phase 1a category.
Gwinnett County death investigator seeks organ donor amid fight for his life
He hasn’t had luck during his 2.5 years on the transplant list, so co-workers are aiding his search, speaking out about the death investigator’s inspiring attitude, after many were screened themselves as possible donors but weren’t matches.
He hasn’t had luck during his 2.5 years on the transplant list, so co-workers are aiding his search, speaking out about the death investigator’s inspiring attitude, after many were screened themselves as possible donors but weren’t matches.
Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Georgia bill would require nursing homes to allow visitors
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers in Georgia’s state House are considering legislation that would require hospitals and nursing homes to allow visitors, after many cut visitor access because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Parade canceled, Savannah plans virtual St. Patrick’s events
With Savannah’s 197-year-old St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled for a second straight year, organizers of the Irish celebration plan to move several smaller events online.
With Savannah’s 197-year-old St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled for a second straight year, organizers of the Irish celebration plan to move several smaller events online.
US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Georgia educators weigh-in on CDC's reopening guidelines
Georgia educators are calling for safe schools as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues the latest guidance on re-opening schools.
Georgia educators are calling for safe schools as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues the latest guidance on re-opening schools.
Atlanta man's mission to help the city's homeless
One man has made it his mission to help the homeless population near the Martin Luther King Memorial and Ebenezer Baptist Church.
One man has made it his mission to help the homeless population near the Martin Luther King Memorial and Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Domestic violence hotline calls remain steady in pandemic, but are more 'intense'
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
An increased number of calls into domestic violence hotlines are more "intense" during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the director of Domestic and Sexual Violence at A New Leaf.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Volunteers in Facebook group are helping Georgians schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments
A Facebook group is helping Georgians connect and get help scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
A Facebook group is helping Georgians connect and get help scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
DeKalb County school employees concerned about potential COVID-19 exposure
Nurse Bonnie asked us not to reveal her identity, but the veteran DeKalb County school nurse said she was told to quarantine after school officials learned she was exposed to a colleague who tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Nurse Bonnie asked us not to reveal her identity, but the veteran DeKalb County school nurse said she was told to quarantine after school officials learned she was exposed to a colleague who tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
UK hospital adopts transgender-friendly terms for birthing
A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.
A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.
CDC to release new COVID-19 school guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is slated to release a new COVID-19 school's guideline on Friday, giving districts across the country a better idea of what precautions should be taken to safely conduct classroom learning.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is slated to release a new COVID-19 school's guideline on Friday, giving districts across the country a better idea of what precautions should be taken to safely conduct classroom learning.