Americans believe people are ruder in public since pandemic, survey finds
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans believe public behavior in the U.S. has taken a turn for the worse.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.
Five years later: The lasting impact of COVID-19 on Americans
Five years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, triggering lockdowns, business closures, and a dramatic shift in daily life across the globe.
Only 59% of Americans say the pandemic is over, 5 years later
A new survey reveals that about three in five Americans say the pandemic is over, and some concerns still persist.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: February 4, 2025
Here are the special guests and segments featured on Good Day Atlanta for Feb, 4, 2025.
San Francisco must rehire Christian employees who didn't get vaccinated: appeals court
A federal appeals court is ordering San Francisco to re-hire two former city workers who left due to covid vaccination requirements.
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
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.