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New COVID-19 outbreak at Buckhead nursing home infects nearly 30, kills 7

New COVID-19 outbreak at Buckhead nursing home infects nearly 30, kills 7

A family member believes the home has poor ventilation and said some staff members don’t follow “common sense” protocols.

Latest COVID-19 information for metro Atlanta

Latest COVID-19 information for metro Atlanta

Salon owner overwhelmed with kind words after asking for prayers

Salon owner overwhelmed with kind words after asking for prayers

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Flu vaccine shortages already showing up across parts of the metro

Flu vaccine shortages already showing up across parts of the metro

As Georgians grow frustrated with ‘pandemic fatigue,’ doctors say now’s not time to let down guard

As Georgians grow frustrated with ‘pandemic fatigue,’ doctors say now’s not time to let down guard

Grady hospital CEO says doctors starting to see increase in critical care COVID-19 patients

Grady hospital CEO says doctors starting to see increase in critical care COVID-19 patients

Metro school says contact tracing app helping keep kids in the classroom amid COVID-19 pandemic

Metro school says contact tracing app helping keep kids in the classroom amid COVID-19 pandemic

Metro doctor talks about importance of in-person learning for students

Metro doctor talks about importance of in-person learning for students

Metro neighborhoods taking precautions to keep kids safe for Halloween amid COVID-19 pandemic

Metro neighborhoods taking precautions to keep kids safe for Halloween amid COVID-19 pandemic

Cleaning crews scrub down Banneker High School following several positive COVID-19 cases

Cleaning crews scrub down Banneker High School following several positive COVID-19 cases

APS delays face-to-face learning until at least January 2021

APS delays face-to-face learning until at least January 2021

These GA doctors, nurses are flying Americans home from around world to get treated for COVID-19

These GA doctors, nurses are flying Americans home from around world to get treated for COVID-19

Another victim of COVID-19 — association says 30% of GA restaurants to close over pandemic

Another victim of COVID-19 — association says 30% of GA restaurants to close over pandemic

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Latest COVID-19 information for metro Atlanta

Latest COVID-19 information for metro Atlanta

HHS secretary says widespread COVID vaccine could ready by March

HHS secretary says widespread COVID vaccine could ready by March

Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kids

Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kids

CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters

CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters

Up to 80% of metro Atlanta’s hotel workers have been laid off over COVID-19, experts say

Up to 80% of metro Atlanta’s hotel workers have been laid off over COVID-19, experts say

New COVID-19 outbreak at Buckhead nursing home infects nearly 30, kills 7

New COVID-19 outbreak at Buckhead nursing home infects nearly 30, kills 7

Coronavirus: Smaller Thanksgiving gatherings mean smaller turkeys, Walmart says

Coronavirus: Smaller Thanksgiving gatherings mean smaller turkeys, Walmart says

Flu vaccine shortages already showing up across parts of the metro

Flu vaccine shortages already showing up across parts of the metro

Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session

Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session

CDC announces high and low risk Halloween activities amid COVID-19; trick-or-treating not recommended

CDC announces high and low risk Halloween activities amid COVID-19; trick-or-treating not recommended

CDC says get flu shot by end of October

CDC says get flu shot by end of October

Grady hospital CEO says doctors starting to see increase in critical care COVID-19 patients

Grady hospital CEO says doctors starting to see increase in critical care COVID-19 patients

As Georgians grow frustrated with ‘pandemic fatigue,’ doctors say now’s not time to let down guard

As Georgians grow frustrated with ‘pandemic fatigue,’ doctors say now’s not time to let down guard

McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal

McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal

Will snowbirds head south for the winter? Retirees weigh warmer weather travel amid coronavirus pandemic

Will snowbirds head south for the winter? Retirees weigh warmer weather travel amid coronavirus pandemic

Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic

Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic

Mental Health

Mental health expert explains 3 things to help you and your family through the pandemic

Mental health expert explains 3 things to help you and your family through the pandemic

Experts warn stress from this pandemic could lead to more child neglect, abuse

Experts warn stress from this pandemic could lead to more child neglect, abuse

Exercise helps your mental well-being

Exercise helps your mental well-being

Dreams giving insight into mental health of people as they continue to quarantine from COVID-19

Dreams giving insight into mental health of people as they continue to quarantine from COVID-19

Mental wellness expert weighs in on impact of Ahmaud Arbery killing

Mental wellness expert weighs in on impact of Ahmaud Arbery killing

Mental health expert talks about the impact coronavirus is having on the African American community

Mental health expert talks about the impact coronavirus is having on the African American community

Psychiatrist gives pointers on how to take care of your mental health during pandemic

Psychiatrist gives pointers on how to take care of your mental health during pandemic

Mental health experts gives ideas of how to deal with stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Mental health experts gives ideas of how to deal with stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus in Georgia: Here is how to stay informed

Coronavirus in Georgia: Here is how to stay informed

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Whistleblower: Georgia immigration facility is COVID-19 hotbed

Whistleblower: Georgia immigration facility is COVID-19 hotbed

Coaches, players prepare for a very unique Georgia high school football season

Coaches, players prepare for a very unique Georgia high school football season

Savannah-area boy, 7, becomes state’s youngest victim to die from COVID-19

Savannah-area boy, 7, becomes state’s youngest victim to die from COVID-19

Day before metro Atlanta school set to open, principal reports COVID-19 cases on football team

Day before metro Atlanta school set to open, principal reports COVID-19 cases on football team

Cobb parents hold protest demanding school district returns in-classroom option

Cobb parents hold protest demanding school district returns in-classroom option

Gwinnett County man battling COVID-19 is also mourning father who died from it

Gwinnett County man battling COVID-19 is also mourning father who died from it

Gov. Kemp to reopen Georgia World Congress Center to coronavirus patients next week

Gov. Kemp to reopen Georgia World Congress Center to coronavirus patients next week

Patients frustrated with how long coronavirus testing takes

Patients frustrated with how long coronavirus testing takes

APS families have until Monday to decide to return to school or stay with virtual learning

APS families have until Monday to decide to return to school or stay with virtual learning

Trump coronavirus: What are the medications he has been given and what are they supposed to do?

Trump coronavirus: What are the medications he has been given and what are they supposed to do?

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for coronavirus

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for coronavirus

Melania Trump to continue isolation while recovering from coronavirus; will not leave White House

Melania Trump to continue isolation while recovering from coronavirus; will not leave White House

14 states hit single-day COVID-19 high in first days of October

14 states hit single-day COVID-19 high in first days of October

Trump releases video on COVID-19 diagnosis, Georgia ready to receive rapid tests

Trump releases video on COVID-19 diagnosis, Georgia ready to receive rapid tests

‘Stranger Things’ resumes season 4 filming after coronavirus delays

‘Stranger Things’ resumes season 4 filming after coronavirus delays

Kellyanne Conway tests positive for coronavirus

Kellyanne Conway tests positive for coronavirus

Timeline of President Trump’s week leading to coronavirus positive test

Timeline of President Trump’s week leading to coronavirus positive test

Read COVID-19 diagnosis letter from Sean Conley, physician to President Trump

Read COVID-19 diagnosis letter from Sean Conley, physician to President Trump

Mask requirements at election polls cause concern for voters and workers

Mask requirements at election polls cause concern for voters and workers

COVID-19 exposure causes Gwinnett school to cancel next two football games

COVID-19 exposure causes Gwinnett school to cancel next two football games