Mental health hotline set up for Georgians to help disconnect from crisis

Mental health hotline set up for Georgians to help disconnect from crisis

As the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, most people are finding themselves trying to adjust to a “new normal” during a time of social distancing, isolation and economic hardships. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health volunteers and crisis counselors are standing by to help.

As the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, most people are finding themselves trying to adjust to a “new normal” during a time of social distancing, isolation and economic hardships. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health volunteers and crisis counselors are standing by to help.

Non-profit helping teen parents who lost their jobs because of COVID-19

Non-profit helping teen parents who lost their jobs because of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has cost millions of Americans their jobs, and one non-profit in Norcross is trying to help young mothers struggling with unemployment care for their children.

The coronavirus pandemic has cost millions of Americans their jobs, and one non-profit in Norcross is trying to help young mothers struggling with unemployment care for their children.

COVID-19 grant money available to Georgia schools

COVID-19 grant money available to Georgia schools

With schools closed statewide, and many district's moving to end the school year early, some educators worry about the long-term impact on economically disadvantaged students. 

With schools closed statewide, and many district's moving to end the school year early, some educators worry about the long-term impact on economically disadvantaged students. 

RVs 4 MDs: Georgia couple lends their RV to a nurse during coronavirus pandemic

RVs 4 MDs: Georgia couple lends their RV to a nurse during coronavirus pandemic

A couple living in the Atlanta area have donated their RV to a nurse more than 100 miles away.  Michael Lail and his wife RaeLynn connected with the Stacie Alberson, a nurse, in a Facebook group called Rvs 4 MDs. The group connects RV owners and healthcare works and others who are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. 

A couple living in the Atlanta area have donated their RV to a nurse more than 100 miles away.  Michael Lail and his wife RaeLynn connected with the Stacie Alberson, a nurse, in a Facebook group called Rvs 4 MDs. The group connects RV owners and healthcare works and others who are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Red Cross offering mental health counseling for storm victims rebuilding during coronavirus pandemic

Red Cross offering mental health counseling for storm victims rebuilding during coronavirus pandemic

Nearly 200 people are still without a home just one week after 29 devastating tornadoes ripped across Georgia. Because of the coronavirus, these families are facing what the Red Cross is calling a "double trauma."

Nearly 200 people are still without a home just one week after 29 devastating tornadoes ripped across Georgia. Because of the coronavirus, these families are facing what the Red Cross is calling a "double trauma."

Coronavirus testing ramps up in Cobb County

Coronavirus testing ramps up in Cobb County

Cobb and Douglas Public Health has ramped up its COVID-19 testing efforts.

Cobb and Douglas Public Health has ramped up its COVID-19 testing efforts.

Toys for Tots to distribute 2M toys, books and games amid coronavirus pandemic

Toys for Tots to distribute 2M toys, books and games amid coronavirus pandemic

Toys for Tots, a non-profit run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, normally waits until the holidays to give out gifts to children in need, but in an effort to bring much-needed smiles to kids across the country presents are coming early this year. 

Toys for Tots, a non-profit run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, normally waits until the holidays to give out gifts to children in need, but in an effort to bring much-needed smiles to kids across the country presents are coming early this year. 

Taxpayers outraged after stimulus checks are deposited into third-party accounts

Taxpayers outraged after stimulus checks are deposited into third-party accounts

Angry customers visited offices of ATC and other income tax preparation companies across metro Atlanta Wednesday, demanding answers about their stimulus payments. Each one had the same complaint, saying their stimulus funds were deposited into third-party bank accounts, not their own. Those accounts were set up to allow taxpayers to receive refunds, but were not intended for the stimulus payments.

Angry customers visited offices of ATC and other income tax preparation companies across metro Atlanta Wednesday, demanding answers about their stimulus payments. Each one had the same complaint, saying their stimulus funds were deposited into third-party bank accounts, not their own. Those accounts were set up to allow taxpayers to receive refunds, but were not intended for the stimulus payments.

Emory Healthcare sets up drive-through site for those with appointments

Emory Healthcare sets up drive-through site for those with appointments

Emory Healthcare has set up a new drive-through testing site to make it easier for those who have an appointment to be tested for the coronavirus.

Emory Healthcare has set up a new drive-through testing site to make it easier for those who have an appointment to be tested for the coronavirus.

Musicians using 'live stream' concerts to make a living during coronavirus pandemic

Musicians using 'live stream' concerts to make a living during coronavirus pandemic

Many musicians in Georgia have found themselves without a job because of the coronavirus pandemic. One band has turned to technology to keep the cash flowing in, while also providing a little comfort for those stuck at home.

Many musicians in Georgia have found themselves without a job because of the coronavirus pandemic. One band has turned to technology to keep the cash flowing in, while also providing a little comfort for those stuck at home.