Deaf community facing mental health challenges amid pandemic

The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.

Being cautious as Thanksgiving celebrations approach

The pandemic has many foregoing traditional Thanksgiving celebrations this year for smaller gatherings. And those will require extra steps to help stop the spread of the virus this holiday season.

Principal praises students, staff for lack of COVID-19 infections during in-person classes

The principal of a metro Atlanta school that's had no cases of COVID-19 urges families to use caution as the holiday season approaches. The staff and students at St. Thomas More have successfully dodged the respiratory virus and one parent credit the stringent protocols in place at the school.

Will COVID-19 vaccine protect kids? Pfizer launches new trial to find out

More than a million US children have contracted COVID-19, according to a new report. Yet, most of the testing for coronavirus vaccines have left children out. That is changing.

Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.

Georgia man uses handmade pens to craft messages of hope

Cherokee County resident Tim Cullen crafts exquisite, one-of-a-kind pens for those battling cancer.

Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'

At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.

FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home

U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.

Spike seen in new single-day COVID-19 cases, tests

Tuesday saw the biggest jump in new coronavirus cases in Georgia since August, but it also saw the most tests added in a single day since the start of the pandemic.

FDA warns pregnant women to avoid pain relievers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.