States consider big cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
So many coronavirus deaths in Mexico, they are running out of death certificates
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
Gov. Kemp encourages Georgians to follow health guidelines this Labor Day
Gov. Brian Kemp says the health and well-being of the state rests with Georgians as they observe the holiday weekend.
Gov. Brian Kemp says the health and well-being of the state rests with Georgians as they observe the holiday weekend.
Veteran Affairs secretary visits Atlanta VA hospital, pleased with improvements
The Veteran Affairs Secretary said he is pleased with improvements made at the VA hospital in Decatur.
The Veteran Affairs Secretary said he is pleased with improvements made at the VA hospital in Decatur.
Group donates PPE to Grady Memorial hospital ahead of International Day of Charity
The global Sufi community is giving back to children and essential workers on the eve of International Day of Charity.
The global Sufi community is giving back to children and essential workers on the eve of International Day of Charity.
‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Round Rock mother suffers severe burns after hand sanitizer starts house fire
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
Her home has dozens of hand sanitizers and cleaning products because one of her daughters has a compromised immune system.
US prepares for massive vaccine distribution effort that could begin by early November
US companies have already begun manufacturing millions of doses of experimental COVID-19 vaccines still in clinical trials. This, as the Trump Administration is urging US governors to clear the way to begin distributing vaccine as early as November 1, 2020, two days before the US Presidential election. One vaccine expert says it will take a massive, coordinated effort to pull that off.
US companies have already begun manufacturing millions of doses of experimental COVID-19 vaccines still in clinical trials. This, as the Trump Administration is urging US governors to clear the way to begin distributing vaccine as early as November 1, 2020, two days before the US Presidential election. One vaccine expert says it will take a massive, coordinated effort to pull that off.
Worker killed in accident at Georgia Tyson Foods plant
A 58-year-old man has died in an industrial accident at a Georgia poultry processing plant.
A 58-year-old man has died in an industrial accident at a Georgia poultry processing plant.
UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
‘She saved my life’: Police officer receives life-saving transplant from woman he put in jail 8 years ago
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
Jocelynn James, a recovered drug addict and former member of “Franklin’s Most Wanted,” saved the life of the police officer who put her in jail nearly a decade ago.
'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Catch-up stimulus checks coming, IRS says
Catch-up stimulus checks are coming. It’s not a new stimulus offer, but rather money from the federal government for those who didn’t get their first stimulus check because of owing back child support.
Catch-up stimulus checks are coming. It’s not a new stimulus offer, but rather money from the federal government for those who didn’t get their first stimulus check because of owing back child support.
Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
Middle, high schools in Jackson County to close temporarily over COVID concerns
More than 300 middle and high school students in Jackson County have been quarantined due to COVID-19 concerns, prompting the temporary closure of both schools.
More than 300 middle and high school students in Jackson County have been quarantined due to COVID-19 concerns, prompting the temporary closure of both schools.
Tracking COVID-19 in colleges difficult due to lack of uniformity, experts say
There is no a standardized protocol for how campuses should collect and report cases. The University System of Georgia, the government entity overseeing 26 public universities and colleges, said that is to allow schools to personalize plans uniquely for their communities.
There is no a standardized protocol for how campuses should collect and report cases. The University System of Georgia, the government entity overseeing 26 public universities and colleges, said that is to allow schools to personalize plans uniquely for their communities.
Cobb Schools announces start date for face-to-face instruction
Cobb County Schools announced Thursday phased start dates for face-to-face instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cobb County Schools announced Thursday phased start dates for face-to-face instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New test for COVID-19 costs just $20, gets results in 10 minutes
A Milwaukee company has built a unique way for you to get a COVID-19 test.
A Milwaukee company has built a unique way for you to get a COVID-19 test.
Shuttered by pandemic, Atlanta comedy group finds laughter, connection online
The last six months have been a grind for many Americans, worn down by stress and frustration. But, laughter may be exactly what we need more of right now. Shuttered by the pandemic, one Atlanta improv theater group has found a way to keep comedy alive.
The last six months have been a grind for many Americans, worn down by stress and frustration. But, laughter may be exactly what we need more of right now. Shuttered by the pandemic, one Atlanta improv theater group has found a way to keep comedy alive.