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.
CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
Small businesses 'enriched' with loans and grants
You can find a lot of things to spice up your cocktails at 1821 Bitters.
You can find a lot of things to spice up your cocktails at 1821 Bitters.
Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
Gov. Kemp withdraws lawsuit against Atlanta mayor
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has filed to withdraw the pending lawsuit Gov. Brian Kemp filed against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over her mask mandate.
The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has filed to withdraw the pending lawsuit Gov. Brian Kemp filed against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over her mask mandate.
Traffic slowly picks up at Hartsfield-Jackson amid pandemic
The scene at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is changing as more travelers evidently believe it is safe enough to return to the airport.
The scene at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is changing as more travelers evidently believe it is safe enough to return to the airport.
Johns Hopkins: More than 750,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
Chicken wings imported to China from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19, Chinese authorities say
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
Shenzhen authorities reminded people to remain cautious when buying imported frozen meat and seafood products.
University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
Second stimulus checks may not go out until September as relief talks drag on
A stalemate over the next coronavirus aid package appears likely to drag on for weeks, possibly into September.
A stalemate over the next coronavirus aid package appears likely to drag on for weeks, possibly into September.
No masks required as Forsyth County students head back to class
Forsyth County, the largest school district in Georgia to begin the year offering in-classroom learning, is headed back to school.
Forsyth County, the largest school district in Georgia to begin the year offering in-classroom learning, is headed back to school.
Stuggling Cobb County businesses given a lifeline in the nick of time
Hundreds of small businesses received some much needed financial assistance as they try to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Hundreds of small businesses received some much needed financial assistance as they try to stay afloat during the pandemic.