Popular Halloween festival and parade return to Atlanta
Some people in southeast Atlanta have already kicked off Halloween celebrations with the return of the famous Little Five Points Halloween festival and parade.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
Student loan forgiveness applications now online
Federal student loan forgiveness has begun. The application came online October 17th after a weekend trial of the process to catch glitches.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Georgia State study finds COVID-19 antivirals need to evolve as virus changes
A new Georgia State University-led study finds the effectiveness of a COVID-19 antiviral may vary, depending on which variant is involved and the patient's gender.
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Chief judge lifts mask mandate for Douglas County Courthouse
Effective immediately, Douglas County Chief Judge William “Beau” McClain has lifted the indoor mask mandate for his courthouse.
3 easy ways to vet a charity before giving
Fall is here, and we are now moving into the holiday season: Thanksgiving. Duwali. Hannukah. Christmas. We feel the urge to give or help others, but be careful because not all charities are created equally.
Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'
The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.
DeKalb County offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster
DeKalb County is offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster at Stonecrest Mall Saturday, Sept. 24.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Red Cross sends relief to victims of devastating Clarkston apartment fire
The Red Cross Disaster Action Team says members are assisting about 24 people suffering after the fire devastated a Clarkston apartment building Sunday morning.
How US changed in COVID's 1st years: Unmarried couples grew, remote work tripled
New survey results from the Census Bureau show the most detailed data to date on how life changed in the U.S. under COVID-19.
New bivalent COVID-19 booster shot to be offered in Georgia
Starting this week, the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot is available to Georgia residents. This booster is said to arm recipients against the omicron strain of the coronavirus.
Do you need an updated COVID booster shot, and, if so, when? A pharmacist answers your questions.
The new updated COVID-19 booster shots are being rolled out across Georgia. So, do you need another booster, and, if so, when should you get one?
Labor Day air travel tops pre-pandemic levels for 1st time, TSA says
That is a first for a holiday weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday.
Atlanta Mayor Dickens tests positive for COVID-19, says he has 'minor symptoms'
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19 for second time.