White House: Georgia leads nation in rate of new COVID-19 cases
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Peachtree Road Race going virtual due to 'significant' COVID-19 spread
Atlanta's annual Peachtree Road Race will be held virtually because of the continuing spread of COVID-19.
Atlanta's annual Peachtree Road Race will be held virtually because of the continuing spread of COVID-19.
Douglas County residents up in arms over proposed property tax hike
A property tax rate increase of 18.45% is being proposed in Douglas County as a means of generating much needed revenue to balance the 2020-21 budget.
A property tax rate increase of 18.45% is being proposed in Douglas County as a means of generating much needed revenue to balance the 2020-21 budget.
Sandy Springs residents react to mask mandate
Masks are now mandatory in Sandy Springs.
Masks are now mandatory in Sandy Springs.
Health officials confirm California's 1st plague case in 5 years at South Lake Tahoe
Health officials have confirmed a case of plague at South Lake Tahoe -- the first in California in five years.
Health officials have confirmed a case of plague at South Lake Tahoe -- the first in California in five years.
In Georgia, a strange return to college for some students
It was 11 a.m. on Monday, time to begin the first day of Organic Chemistry II. Georgia Tech Professor Stefan France looked out over a 1,200-seat performing arts theater and saw two teaching assistants.
It was 11 a.m. on Monday, time to begin the first day of Organic Chemistry II. Georgia Tech Professor Stefan France looked out over a 1,200-seat performing arts theater and saw two teaching assistants.
Georgia’s Kemp sets spending of federal COVID-19 school aid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced new spending plans for federal COVID-19 aid to schools Tuesday as the state’s newly confirmed infection numbers continue to fall but remain the highest per capita in the nation.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Ohio newlyweds whose wedding was canceled due to COVID-19 donate their reception food to local shelter
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
COVID-19 closes Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum in DeKalb County
The task of packing up tens of thousands of artifacts and relics is tough for 73-year-old James Horton. He created the Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum back home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1979. After several moves over the decades, he settled down at North Dekalb Mall off Lawrenceville Highway in 2014. He never imagined the day he'd have to close the eclectic museum.
The task of packing up tens of thousands of artifacts and relics is tough for 73-year-old James Horton. He created the Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum back home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1979. After several moves over the decades, he settled down at North Dekalb Mall off Lawrenceville Highway in 2014. He never imagined the day he'd have to close the eclectic museum.
FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
How to choose the best mask for back-to-school
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Coronavirus leaves unpaid adult caregivers isolated, stressed
Tara Stack's life and home are full.
Tara Stack's life and home are full.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Returning Georgia college students greeted by face masks and fever checks
Thousands of Georgia college students are returning to campus for the first time in 5 months. They are being greeted by face masks and fever checks.
Thousands of Georgia college students are returning to campus for the first time in 5 months. They are being greeted by face masks and fever checks.
Non-profit helps Historically Black Colleges and Universities test for coronavirus
The non-profit group Testing for America has stepped in to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities get the testing technology they need to safely reopen their campuses this fall.
The non-profit group Testing for America has stepped in to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities get the testing technology they need to safely reopen their campuses this fall.
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
City of Sandy Springs adopts face masks for public spaces
The city's mayor said that he made the declaration to "ensure that Sandy Springs citizens do everything they can to help keep each other safe and keep its businesses open."
The city's mayor said that he made the declaration to "ensure that Sandy Springs citizens do everything they can to help keep each other safe and keep its businesses open."
COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.