Gov. Kemp announces approval of healthcare waiver
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services signed off on the state's 1332 Affordable Care Act waiver and should finalize approval of the 1115 Medicaid waiver in the coming days.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services signed off on the state's 1332 Affordable Care Act waiver and should finalize approval of the 1115 Medicaid waiver in the coming days.
Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Fulton County election warehouse
The Department of Registration & Elections reported that 13 of 60 employees within the Fulton County Election Preparation Center tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Department of Registration & Elections reported that 13 of 60 employees within the Fulton County Election Preparation Center tested positive for the coronavirus.
United Airlines-DOD study: Face masks make COVID-19 risk on flights ‘almost non-existent’
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
Brigham Young University says students may have sought COVID-19 infection for plasma payout
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
McConnell rejects Trump's push for 'higher' coronavirus stimulus deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
'You may have to bite the bullet': Dr. Fauci cautions against large Thanksgiving gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the public against having large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the public against having large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
COVID up at California religious school; leader slams masks
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.
Does the flu shot affect my chances of getting coronavirus?
Flu vaccines protect against seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.
Flu vaccines protect against seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.
Vaccine study organizers recruit minority volunteers
Vaccine study organizers recruit minority volunteers
Vaccine study organizers recruit minority volunteers
Man with 2 special needs children hopes to raise money for wheelchair accessible van
A Newnan couple is scrambling to find new transportation for two of their children with medical disabilities. They required a specialized van for both to get around.
A Newnan couple is scrambling to find new transportation for two of their children with medical disabilities. They required a specialized van for both to get around.
Atlanta patrons upset over lack of seats at restaurants
Many Atlanta area restaurants are reporting an increase in business, most importantly the dine-in clientele. However, they also are seeing an increase in frustrated, stressed out patrons.
Many Atlanta area restaurants are reporting an increase in business, most importantly the dine-in clientele. However, they also are seeing an increase in frustrated, stressed out patrons.
Canadian border may stay closed if US coronavirus cases don’t go down
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Kemp to spend $1.5B in aid to bail out unemployment system
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will use $1.5 billion that Georgia got from the federal COVID-19 relief to bail out the state’s indebted unemployment system, deciding against passing the money to local governments that could have then used it to give grants to businesses and train workers.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he will use $1.5 billion that Georgia got from the federal COVID-19 relief to bail out the state’s indebted unemployment system, deciding against passing the money to local governments that could have then used it to give grants to businesses and train workers.
COVID-19 vaccine studies push for minority volunteers, but it's 'a hard sell'
As COVID-19 vaccine trials move forward at record speed, organizers are recruiting minority volunteers. It's a tough sell. But, Dr. Lisa Wynn and her husband Charles, both African American, decided to join Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine study, the COVE study, together.
As COVID-19 vaccine trials move forward at record speed, organizers are recruiting minority volunteers. It's a tough sell. But, Dr. Lisa Wynn and her husband Charles, both African American, decided to join Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine study, the COVE study, together.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban, AD Greg Bryne could be sidelined for Georgia game Saturday
Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
Woman recovers after 31 days on ventilator with COVID-19
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
Georgia firefighters called heroes for dramatic swift water rescue
Some Gwinnett County firefighters are being called heroes after performing a dramatic rescue during Saturday night's severe weather. Video of the swift water rescue has been viewed thousands of times since the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services posted it on the department's Facebook page.
Some Gwinnett County firefighters are being called heroes after performing a dramatic rescue during Saturday night's severe weather. Video of the swift water rescue has been viewed thousands of times since the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services posted it on the department's Facebook page.
Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.