Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill

The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.

Study: 82% of Georgia farmers have seen decline in revenue

A study conducted by the University of Georgia found that 82% of farmers in the state have seen their revenue decline due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 infections leap again at University of Georgia

Coronavirus infections continue to spread at the University of Georgia, with the school reporting more than 1,400 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.

COVID-19 clinical trials seeking diverse enrollment

Vaccine trials for COVID-19 are underway across the country, but national agencies are calling for more people to sign up -- specifically minorities.

COVID-19 vaccine trial halted after participant becomes seriously ill

A clinical trial for a promising COVID-19 vaccine is on hold, after a study participant in Britain became severely ill. One Emory infectious disease physician sees the halting of AstraZeneca's Oxford University vaccine trial as a sign researchers are putting safety first.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety

The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.

Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.

Report: 266K US COVID cases traced to Sturgis; WI bikers 'don't believe it'

The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.

Bittersweet ending for 'virtual' Dragon Con 2020 with hope to be back in person in 2021

When the organizers of the annual Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, made the decision that moving forward with this year’s in-person events in Downtown Atlanta was too risky due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic, they scrambled to find a way to still hold the show in some form or fashion.

Is it safe to go to a party? Pediatrician says ask these 5 questions first

Pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava says she was getting a lot of questions from friends and other mothers about whether it was safe to attend a birthday party, BBQ, or even a wedding. 

Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.