Georgia school superintendent calls federal decision to resume testing during pandemic a 'detriment'

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods says he is "disappointed" by a decision made by U.S. education officials to require schools to resume standardized testing during the 2020-21 school year, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments

Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year. 

Joe Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy

Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.

Second Trump administration appointee ousted at FDA amid credibility concerns

The shakeup comes just five days after conservative communications specialist Emily Miller was removed from her post heading the agency’s press office.

Georgia mother contracts COVID-19 while caring for infected son

Terese Sardine moved in with her two adult sons at the beginning of the pandemic. They thought they would be safer together. Then, Sardine's son Jason spiked a fever, and things began to unravel.

3 Cherokee County high schools reopen after closing due to COVID-19

Three Cherokee County schools are resuming in-person learning on campus Thursday, after closing temporarily due to the coronavirus.

Landlords fearful of White House eviction ban through CDC

Renters and landlords across the country are reacting to the White House order through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that declares evictions during a pandemic a national health hazard.

‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.

Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

Owners hope Black Restaurant Week kick starts return from COVID-19 slump

Black Restaurant Week in Atlanta kicks off September 3 and runs until September 13. The coronavirus hit many restaurants hard and forced some businesses to shut their doors for good. Organizers hope this event is a boost in the right direction to get people to support those still open.

University of Georgia reports 'concerning' rise in positive COVID-19 tests

After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.