AMC Theaters set to reopen at 1920 ticket prices
One of the biggest industries to shut its doors during this pandemic has been the movie theaters. But AMC Theatres are reopening in 2020, but adding a 1920 twist.
One of the biggest industries to shut its doors during this pandemic has been the movie theaters. But AMC Theatres are reopening in 2020, but adding a 1920 twist.
Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Politics slows flow of US coronavirus funds to local public health
Congress has allocated trillions of dollars to ease the coronavirus crisis. A joint Kaiser Health News and AP investigation finds that many communities with big outbreaks have spent little of that federal money on local public health departments for work such as testing and contact tracing.
Congress has allocated trillions of dollars to ease the coronavirus crisis. A joint Kaiser Health News and AP investigation finds that many communities with big outbreaks have spent little of that federal money on local public health departments for work such as testing and contact tracing.
Cobb County parents concerned with 'lack of communication' ahead of virtual semester
On Monday, thousands of Cobb County students will log in to their digital classroom.However, some parents say they’re anxious about the new online program.
On Monday, thousands of Cobb County students will log in to their digital classroom.However, some parents say they’re anxious about the new online program.
Trump makes call for new White House doctor's virus advice
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
Several Georgia College students test positive for COVID-19 following first day of classes
Eighteen Georgia College students have tested positive for the coronavirus in the days leading up to and immediately following the first day of in-person learning.
Eighteen Georgia College students have tested positive for the coronavirus in the days leading up to and immediately following the first day of in-person learning.
3rd Cherokee County high school ends in-person learning after rise in COVID-19 cases
All in-person learning will be suspended at Creekview High School effective immediately.
All in-person learning will be suspended at Creekview High School effective immediately.
Gov. Kemp issues order extending COVID-19 restrictions, permits limited local mask mandates
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an augmented executive order Saturday, giving cities and counties some leeway on mask mandates for the first time.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an augmented executive order Saturday, giving cities and counties some leeway on mask mandates for the first time.
Fear, language barriers hinder immigrant COVID-19 contact-tracing
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
Metro Atlanta sees its youngest death from COVID-19
Health officials in Georgia reported the youngest death from COVID-19 in metro Atlanta on Friday.
Health officials in Georgia reported the youngest death from COVID-19 in metro Atlanta on Friday.
Some high school coaches concerned about off-campus camps
Some high school football coaches are expressing concerns over potential COVID-19 risks at private football events. At least one coach is taking it a step further to discourage his players from attending.
Some high school football coaches are expressing concerns over potential COVID-19 risks at private football events. At least one coach is taking it a step further to discourage his players from attending.
Parents rally, debate over closing schools in Paulding County
The protest is in response to a photo of a crowded hallway at North Paulding High School.
The protest is in response to a photo of a crowded hallway at North Paulding High School.
Athens business owners, county commission settle lawsuit over last call
Business owners in Athens and the Athens-Clarke County Commission have come to an agreement on when bars will stop serving drinks.
Business owners in Athens and the Athens-Clarke County Commission have come to an agreement on when bars will stop serving drinks.
Georgia continues to see intense coronavirus levels, but hospitalizations, new cases are dropping
Georgia continues to experience intense coronavirus, but the state Department of Public Health says new infections and hospitalizations are dropping.
Georgia continues to experience intense coronavirus, but the state Department of Public Health says new infections and hospitalizations are dropping.
Gainesville company finds creative way to help employee's children with remote learning
Parents have had to make tough decisions this school year about teaching children at home while still working full-time. A company in Gainesville said its employees were faced with the same decision, so their boss got creative.
Parents have had to make tough decisions this school year about teaching children at home while still working full-time. A company in Gainesville said its employees were faced with the same decision, so their boss got creative.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
Walmart extends closing time to 10 p.m. at most US stores
Walmart announced it's extending closing time to 10 p.m. at most of its stores in the US.
Walmart announced it's extending closing time to 10 p.m. at most of its stores in the US.
‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
DeKalb Schools delay all high school sports through the end of September
The DeKalb County School District announced on Friday they are delaying all athletics through the end of September. The decision was made after evaluating the latest COVID-19 data from the county's board of health, according to a release from the district.
The DeKalb County School District announced on Friday they are delaying all athletics through the end of September. The decision was made after evaluating the latest COVID-19 data from the county's board of health, according to a release from the district.