City of Dunwoody approves grant to help local businesses

The City of Dunwoody is lending a hand to local businesses that have taken a hit during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility

A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.

Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness

In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.

US adds more than 1M COVID-19 cases in November alone

The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.

Biden coronavirus adviser warns US facing ‘darkest’ days of entire pandemic

President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."

Study shows the source of COVID-19 safety messaging impacts effectiveness

When it comes to picking which COVID-19 safety message to follow, a recent study shows Americans are much more likely to trust the CDC than politicians.

Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull

Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.

Coronavirus mask mandates: Amid COVID-19 surge, states implement new rules

More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance safety net ends December 31

Since the pandemic hit pushing millions of Americans away from regular paychecks, the CARES Act created a patchwork of financial Band-Aids, and one of those is about to expire.

Increase in new virus infections levels off in Georgia

The rise in coronavirus infections has slowed in Georgia, although transmission of the respiratory illness remains widespread in the state.

9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.

Pfizer says early data shows its COVID-19 test vaccine is more than 90% effective

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced Monday early data shows its candidate vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing infection in volunteers who had not previously been exposed to the virus.

COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates

Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.

Atlanta home prices rising during COVID-19 pandemic

The median home price in metro Atlanta hit its highest point ever in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective

Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.

COVID-19 vaccine: Who will get the first doses?

Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Royal Caribbean will look for volunteers to go on test cruises, reports say

Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.