Virtual learning could make it harder to identify students with difficult home lives

As students start the school year off with virtual learning, experts say it could be harder for teachers and staff to identify and help students with a difficult home life. 

Bracing for a 'perfect storm,' doctors urge Americans to get a flu shot soon

For those on the fence about getting a flu shot, pediatrician and WebMD medical editor Dr. Hansa Bhargava said this year the vaccine might be needed more than ever.

Calls to rename Atlanta's Grady High School

Calls to change the name of Grady High School are being taken up by an Atlanta Board of Education committee. That committee held a meeting Tuesday night to get input from the community about the change. Alumni, students, and school leaders are among the members of the committee.

Atlanta police won't respond to minor accidents due to pandemic

The Atlanta Police Department has stopped responding to minor traffic accidents due to the coronavirus.  Officers will still report to hit and run accidents, accidents where someone is injured or where safety is a concern.

West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes found in DeKalb County

DeKalb County officials say they've found the first mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile virus for 2020 at three places in the county.

Atlanta family searches for answers in 2004 double murder

An Atlanta family is searching for answers in a 2004 double homicide that happened in Northwest Atlanta. 

Nonprofit works to supply students with refurbished laptops

A local nonprofit company is seeking donations of old laptops and tablets to help out students who are in need. 

USDA recalls more than 38,000 pounds of imported beef due to lack of inspection

More than 38,000 of imported boneless beef head meat product is being recalled because it was not re-inspected once it entered the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Thursday.