2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
CDC reports surge in RSV-related ER visits across Georgia
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a sharp rise in emergency room visits from RSV in Georgia.
Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.
Metro Atlanta nonprofit battles food insecurity with bagels
In four years, Bagel Rescue has saved more than 2 millions good bagels from the garbage, instead bringing them to those in need around metro Atlanta.
Cobb County Police Department hit by 'baby boom'
In 2024 so far, 30 officers with the Cobb County Police Department have welcomed new bundles of joy to their families.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Former Georgia lawyer admits to COVID-19 fund scam, real estate scandal
Sanjay Patel, a former attorney who operated a Georgia-based real estate law firm, has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining nearly $300,000 in Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) during the COVID-19 pandemic and laundering more than $250,000 from unrelated investor fraud schemes through his attorney escrow account.
Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
Noah Lyles wins bronze in men's 200 meters despite having COVID-19
Noah Lyles placed third in the Olympic 200 meters on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with COVID-19, pneumonia
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to multiple reports.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, will self isolate
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
Pedestrian deaths declining since COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
Pedestrian traffic deaths in the US have decreased for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Move-in Day Mafia helps former foster kids get settled into college
Many teens who were in the foster care system get to college with almost nothing and with no support system. That's where the Move-in Day Mafia steps in to make what may be the teen's first room of their own feel like home.
Good Samaritan saves man's home after FOX 5 I-Team report
Two years ago, the FOX 5 I-Team shared the heartbreaking story of a man whose home burned to the ground. His contractor was paid to restore it but never did. Well, another contractor who was watching FOX 5 couldn't live with that.
Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
Walmart, Sam's Club provide 1.2M meals to people in need in metro Atlanta in 2023
In the United States, many families struggle to secure nutritious food. In Georgia, that includes 1 in 10 children who go to bed hungry each night, according to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Flat Shoals Elementary students receive new shoes thanks to Thomas Breads
Nearly 200 students at Flat Shoals Elementary are now walking in new shoes, thanks to a large donation from Thomas Breads and Operation Warm.