Parents rally, debate over closing schools in Paulding County
The protest is in response to a photo of a crowded hallway at North Paulding High School.
The protest is in response to a photo of a crowded hallway at North Paulding High School.
Athens business owners, county commission settle lawsuit over last call
Business owners in Athens and the Athens-Clarke County Commission have come to an agreement on when bars will stop serving drinks.
Business owners in Athens and the Athens-Clarke County Commission have come to an agreement on when bars will stop serving drinks.
Georgia continues to see intense coronavirus levels, but hospitalizations, new cases are dropping
Georgia continues to experience intense coronavirus, but the state Department of Public Health says new infections and hospitalizations are dropping.
Georgia continues to experience intense coronavirus, but the state Department of Public Health says new infections and hospitalizations are dropping.
Gainesville company finds creative way to help employee's children with remote learning
Parents have had to make tough decisions this school year about teaching children at home while still working full-time. A company in Gainesville said its employees were faced with the same decision, so their boss got creative.
Parents have had to make tough decisions this school year about teaching children at home while still working full-time. A company in Gainesville said its employees were faced with the same decision, so their boss got creative.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
Walmart extends closing time to 10 p.m. at most US stores
Walmart announced it's extending closing time to 10 p.m. at most of its stores in the US.
Walmart announced it's extending closing time to 10 p.m. at most of its stores in the US.
‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
DeKalb Schools delay all high school sports through the end of September
The DeKalb County School District announced on Friday they are delaying all athletics through the end of September. The decision was made after evaluating the latest COVID-19 data from the county's board of health, according to a release from the district.
The DeKalb County School District announced on Friday they are delaying all athletics through the end of September. The decision was made after evaluating the latest COVID-19 data from the county's board of health, according to a release from the district.
DeKalb County Schools delays all 2020 fall athletics
DeKalb County School District announced Friday that all athletic activity for the 2020 fall season will be delayed until the end of September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DeKalb County School District announced Friday that all athletic activity for the 2020 fall season will be delayed until the end of September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Postal changes are delaying mail-order medicine for veterans, according to lawmakers
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
Many Georgians still not receiving unemployment benefits
The Georgia Department of Labor reports that 92 percent of valid claims have received unemployment benefits in the past 19 weeks. But if you are in the eight percent still waiting for money, the situation can be dire.
The Georgia Department of Labor reports that 92 percent of valid claims have received unemployment benefits in the past 19 weeks. But if you are in the eight percent still waiting for money, the situation can be dire.
Rockdale County ordinance requires face coverings in public
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance this week requiring the use of face masks in public.
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance this week requiring the use of face masks in public.
People in Florida being fined for not wearing masks
Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.
Police in Miami Beach are reportedly handing out fines for not wearing face masks to people even while they're outside restaurants looking over a menu.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Roswell fire chief in ICU, suffering from COVID-19, according to post
Roswell’s fire chief is fighting for his life after contracting COViD-19, the Roswell Fire Department reported late Thursday night.
Roswell’s fire chief is fighting for his life after contracting COViD-19, the Roswell Fire Department reported late Thursday night.
Dallas mom transmits COVID-19 to unborn daughter, hospital says
It appears a Dallas newborn got sick from the coronavirus while still in the womb.
It appears a Dallas newborn got sick from the coronavirus while still in the womb.
Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Fulton County Schools delays all fall high school sports
Fulton County Schools are delaying all fall sports as they monitor the impacts of COVID-19. The school system made the announcement Thursday night.
Fulton County Schools are delaying all fall sports as they monitor the impacts of COVID-19. The school system made the announcement Thursday night.