Gwinnett COVID-19 work release inmate says it was 'horrible'

Nearly half of the Gwinnett County work release residents are now home, released early after one tested positive for COVID-19.

Guide to applying for Payroll Protection Program

The federal government’s $350 billion “Payroll Protection Program” is up and running, but not without expected hiccups.

VA switches ambulance providers 'indefinitely' after FOX 5 I-Team investigation

The Atlanta VA Medical Center suspended indefinitely its ambulance contract with a local company after a FOX 5 I-Team investigation raised questions about the safety of veterans.

This is why you are still paying for childcare while its closed

How we live and work today is different than how we did it a week ago. So how we manage childcare has changed, too. I’m trying to make sure I talk about your biggest questions – the things that keep you up at night right now. And childcare and what it’s costing you while not using it is a big one. 

How to get unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic

Many of you have already started to apply for unemployment, and you have so many questions. Let’s see if we can help you. 

Unemployment benefits for independent contractors

In March, more than 10 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits. Georgia processed the highest number of claims ever processed in a week.

Farmers worry who will pick GA fruits and vegetables during pandemic

Georgia farmers worry the COVID-19 pandemic could leave them in the worst spot imaginable: bumper crops… but not enough migrant workers to help bring in those fruits and vegetables.

Norcross COVID-19 testing lab is fast, but not yet official

The national shortage of coronavirus testing kits – and the frustrating delay in sometimes getting those results -- has opened a window for private testing labs, including one in Norcross.                

Team keeps tradition in a nontraditional time

Team spirit in the face of coronavirus keeps a local soccer club’s birthday tradition going. Parents figured out how to get the girls together from a distance, of course.  

Georgia unemployment claims skyrocket amid virus outbreak

Commissioner Butler said last week a little more than 12,000 Georgians filed unemployment claims. More than double the amount of claims the week before. 

Gwinnett County quarantines work-release dorm after resident tests positive

Gwinnett County has placed 46 work release inmates under quarantine after someone on their dorm tested positive for covid-19. That first positive case was discovered earlier this week. The resident was sent home and his entire dorm — L dorm — sealed off.

Want to feel better these days? UGA dean says try cleaning up your community

As more Georgia cities issue shelter-in-place orders for their residents, one man has come up with an idea he’s hoping will spread across the state.

Strangers on a tropical vacation work together to safely evacuate island under coronavirus lockdown

Strangers on a tropical paradise vacation found themselves locked down by one nation’s fears of the coronavirus. But, with the help of a simple communication app, known as WhatsApp, and a global security company, all 144 new best friends made it safely home from Honduras this past Sunday.

Gwinnett chairman says freshly-scrubbed courthouse is a 'safe place'

Five days after closing for a deep cleaning, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center reopened for business Tuesday. At least for now.