Hackers targeting online shoppers even more because of pandemic
Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.
Scammers know many people will do their holiday shopping online to avoid large crowds and social distance this year.
Marietta company develops extra layer of protection to stay healthy
These days, most of us make sure to wear our masks and watch what we touch to stay healthy. A Marietta company has come up with one more way to add an extra layer of protection.
These days, most of us make sure to wear our masks and watch what we touch to stay healthy. A Marietta company has come up with one more way to add an extra layer of protection.
Scotland becomes 1st country to make period products free for ‘anyone who needs them’
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
Georgians urged to thank 'hospital heroes' with random acts of kindness
Tanner Medical Center nurses Haley Taylor and Abi Knight say the early days of the pandemic were the hardest inside their Carrollton, Georgia, hospital.
Tanner Medical Center nurses Haley Taylor and Abi Knight say the early days of the pandemic were the hardest inside their Carrollton, Georgia, hospital.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
With wipe and mask demand high, fiber maker sets $48M growth
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
Boy celebrates 5th birthday without his parents, both lost to COVID-19
A little boy from Texas turned 5 on Sunday and marked the birthday without his parents, who both died from the coronavirus within months of each other.
A little boy from Texas turned 5 on Sunday and marked the birthday without his parents, who both died from the coronavirus within months of each other.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Douglas tax commissioner hands out bonuses while other employees endure pandemic pay cuts
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
Atlanta couple wants to build container home communities
An Atlanta couple says they have the solution to the affordable housing crisis. Elize and Majesty Gayle want to build communities filled with homes made from shipping containers.
An Atlanta couple says they have the solution to the affordable housing crisis. Elize and Majesty Gayle want to build communities filled with homes made from shipping containers.
NFL tightens COVID-19 rules, will discipline players who don’t wear mask on sidelines
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
How Georgians can have a safer Thanksgiving
Health officials warn Georgians to keep the numbers down for Thanksgiving dinner and wear masks whenever possible.
Health officials warn Georgians to keep the numbers down for Thanksgiving dinner and wear masks whenever possible.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.