Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval

According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.

DeKalb County homeowners to see relief on property taxes

Homeowners in DeKalb County will soon see some relief on their property taxes. About $119 million in relied

Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall

The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.

In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party

The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.

North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.

US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion

The Treasury Department says the U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year.

Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months

As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children. 

Emory Sports Cardiologist discusses athlete's heart risks following COVID-19

FOX 5’s Justin Felder spoke with Dr. Jonathan Kim who is the Chief of Sports Cardiology at Emory University to find out more about the condition and how COVID-19 might create a heart issue with athletes.

Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick

The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.

Companies test antibody drugs to help treat and prevent coronavirus ahead of a vaccine

It can take a month or two after vaccination or infection for the most effective antibodies to form. The experimental drugs shortcut that process by giving concentrated versions of specific ones that worked best against the coronavirus in lab and animal tests.

Eviction protections are no longer in place in Georgia

The protections from evictions have expired and they are starting to be processed at a fast pace. Evictions are moving all over the state, but this one stands out. 

Emotions run high at Paulding County School Board meeting following viral photo

A fiery meeting at Paulding County's first Board of Education meeting since school re-opened. Parents and teachers on both sides made their voices heard.

Cherokee County ends in-person learning at high school due to COVID-19 spike

Hundreds of students and staff members at Etowah High School are already under quarantine, and officials say the number could increase dramatically.

In-person learning halted at Etowah High School after spike in COVID-19 cases

A spike in the number of COVID-19 cases at Etowah High School in Cherokee County has temporarily halted in-person learning. 14 positive cases and 15 pending was enough for school officials to send the students to digital learning.

ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels

A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.

Complaints from pedestrians prompt action from Conyers police

Several reports of near misses and closes calls between cars and pedestrians over the last few months prompted Conyers Police to take action along Parker Road Tuesday morning.