Man loses nearly 200 pounds in less than a year to ride new roller coaster
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
Jared Ream attributes his successful weight loss to focusing on a tangible goal.
Kemp renews Public Health State of Emergency, COVID-19 restrictions
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended two executive orders Friday. The governor signed to extend the Public Health State of Emergency and reaffirming current safety measures for the state during the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Those were last renewed June 29.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended two executive orders Friday. The governor signed to extend the Public Health State of Emergency and reaffirming current safety measures for the state during the on-going coronavirus pandemic. Those were last renewed June 29.
Georgia camp with COVID-19 outbreak didn’t require masks
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
A Georgia overnight camp hit by a coronavirus outbreak took many precautions, but didn’t make campers wear masks or have proper ventilation in buildings, according to a government report released Friday.
Records show he caught COVID-19 while living at a Smyrna drug treatment center. They kicked him out.
A drug rehabilitation center in Smyrna called police to force a resident to leave the facility who had tested positive weeks after arriving for in-patient treatment.
A drug rehabilitation center in Smyrna called police to force a resident to leave the facility who had tested positive weeks after arriving for in-patient treatment.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Georgia hospitals see record surge of COVID-19 patients
Georgia hospitals say they are experiencing a record surge in COVID-19 patients, with some rural regions reportedly down to just 3 to 5 open ICU beds. In South Georgia, Tift Regional Medical Center says it has run out of ICU beds and is working to send critically ill patients to other hospitals.
Georgia hospitals say they are experiencing a record surge in COVID-19 patients, with some rural regions reportedly down to just 3 to 5 open ICU beds. In South Georgia, Tift Regional Medical Center says it has run out of ICU beds and is working to send critically ill patients to other hospitals.
Students head back to classes in Jefferson, Georgia
Students are back in the classroom in Jefferson, Georgia. Jefferson City Schools had its first day of school on Friday.
Students are back in the classroom in Jefferson, Georgia. Jefferson City Schools had its first day of school on Friday.
CDC director says his agency was not involved in decision to divert COVID-19 hospital data to HHS
Speaking at a coronavirus subcommittee hearing, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield explained his lack of involvement in the White House’s decision to redirect hospital data on coronavirus patients from the health agency to an HHS database.
Speaking at a coronavirus subcommittee hearing, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield explained his lack of involvement in the White House’s decision to redirect hospital data on coronavirus patients from the health agency to an HHS database.
Brad Pitt, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers contribute to community food giveaway in Watts
Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrities Brad Pitt and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers used their platform for good and contributed to a community food giveaway Friday to help feed Watts residents in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tsunami of evictions on the horizon if Congress fails to act
The federal moratorium on evictions has expired. If that’s not extended, by mid-August, eviction notices will be activated.
The federal moratorium on evictions has expired. If that’s not extended, by mid-August, eviction notices will be activated.
Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers
Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.
Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.
Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Bay Area couple of 35 years dies weeks apart from COVID-19
The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death.
The husband of a Yountville retirement facility nurse, who died of COVID-19, has now died from complications of the disease himself just weeks after his wife's death.
Athens-Clarke County Commission votes to stop restaurant and bar alcohol sales at 10 p.m.
In an 8-1 vote Thursday evening, Athens-Clarke County Commissioners decided to rollback the last call countywide to 10 p.m.
In an 8-1 vote Thursday evening, Athens-Clarke County Commissioners decided to rollback the last call countywide to 10 p.m.
Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Conservative radio personality and businessman Herman Cain dies of coronavirus
Former presidential hopeful and longtime Atlanta radio personality Herman Cain passed away Thursday of complications of the novel coronavirus. Cain, a longtime Presidential ally, was hospitalized in late June, days after attending a Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Former presidential hopeful and longtime Atlanta radio personality Herman Cain passed away Thursday of complications of the novel coronavirus. Cain, a longtime Presidential ally, was hospitalized in late June, days after attending a Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Coronavirus pandemic prompts spike in 'parvo pups,' experts say
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital's more than 90 locations recorded a 70 percent increase in emergency visits for parvovirus in 2020.
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital's more than 90 locations recorded a 70 percent increase in emergency visits for parvovirus in 2020.