Delta Variant Spreads As Georgia Lags In Vaccines

See how many recent coronavirus cases in Georgia have involved the delta variant.

Fulton County Publishes Coronavirus Vaccine Update For June 2021

There are plenty of opportunities for residents to get a free coronavirus vaccine without an appointment.

SagerStrong Foundation Announces 2021 Home Town Hero Scholarship

SagerStrong Foundation Hometown Hero Award Scholarship, in Partnership with Rand Refrigeration

300,000 Vaccinations At Mercedes Benz Stadium In Fulton County

There were days where the stadium would reach in excess of about 10,000 people per day, when the goal originally was 7,000 people per day.

Runners In Fulton County Wanted For ‘Run Across America’

Donations to Feeding America made by participants in Fulton County and across the country will be matched.

Senior Hikes Nearly 800 Miles to Delaware During Pandemic

Mary Capka recently completed her virtual journey at Canterbury Court in Buckhead, 10 months and 19 days after she started.

Mask Mandates Prohibited For Students, Restaurants, More: Kemp

"The time for mandates is over," Gov. Brian Kemp said, noting the availability of vaccinations despite only a third of GA being vaccinated.

COVID-19 Passports Prohibited In Georgia Government: Gov. Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp has prohibited state agencies, state service providers and state properties from requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports.

COVID-19 Vaccine For 12- To 15-Year-Olds Favored In GA: Survey

Georgians support children ages 12 to 15 getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but oppose requiring it for school, according to a Patch survey.

Will You Vaccinate Your 12- To 15-Year-Old? Take Our Survey

COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for those as young as 12. Patch wants to know if you will vaccinate your child or children.

Atlanta Celebrates Turquoise Takeover to End Lung Cancer

Week-long Turquoise Takeover strives to provide hope to those facing lung cancer, fund life-saving research

Atlanta Man Climbs Truist Park to Raise Awareness of Lung Disease

‘No One Should Struggle to Breathe;’ Greg Payne Climbs Truist Park to Raise Awareness for Lung Disease

Blood Donations Needed In Atlanta Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives in the Atlanta area soon.

Northside Hospital Invests in Lung Health, COVID-19 Relief

Top healthcare provider named Awards sponsor of the Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb event

Atlanta Woman Climbs 1,600 Steps in Memory of her Stepfather

Leah Fischer to Climb 1,600 Steps in Memory of her Stepfather Who Died from Lung Disease

COVID-19 Social Distancing Rules Relaxed In Kemp Executive Order

Gov. Brian Kemp relaxes requirements for restaurant and bar table spacing; eliminates food worker mask requirements.

SagerStrong Foundation Fun Run at Truist Park set for August 22

Third Annual SagerStrong Fun Run, in Memory of Hall of Fame Sportscaster Craig Sager, on August 22 will Support Blood Cancer Research

How Much Of Fulton County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Atlanta area compares to Georgia and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

All GA Mass Vaccine Sites Will Shift To J&J, Pfizer 2nd Dose Only

Georgia's mass COVID-19 vaccination sites will make the switch in preparation for the mass vaccination sites to close May 21.

J&J Vaccine Pause: Recommendation To Lift In GA, Elsewhere In US.

A key federal committee recommended that the U.S. lift the pause of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

This Is The County In The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro Area Where COVID-19 Is Growing The Fastest

After adding over 148,000 new cases on Apr. 12, the U.S. now has more than 30.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Atlanta’s Air Quality Improves, Still Receives “F” Grade

Report reveals fewer unhealthy ozone pollution days, improved particle pollution

Hospital Capacity In Atlanta Area: See The Latest

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Fulton County.

Georgia Aquarium Otters Test Positive For COVID-19 Virus

Otters at the Georgia Aquarium have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Georgians age 16 and older can get vaccinated without an appointment at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this week. Here are the details.

GA Is The Least Safe State During COVID, Report Says: Here's Why

A new report placed Georgia dead last behind all 50 states and Washington, D.C. in ranking the safest states amid COVID-19. Here's why.

Feds Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine In GA, Across US

The vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson has been put on hold because of blood-clot concerns, according to the FDA and CDC.

Fulton County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Atlanta area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Here's Your Weekend Allergy Forecast For Metro Atlanta

Allergy sufferers beware, allergy symptoms are expected across metro Atlanta in the coming days.

Where Georgia Childhood Obesity Ranks Among The States

A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says about 1 in 7 children nationwide are considered obese. Here's where Georgia ranks.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Atlanta Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Georgia is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Firefighters Race Up Stairs of Truist Park in Full Gear

Firefighters from Gwinnett Race Up the Stairs of Truist Park for Trophy, Raise Money for a Personal Cause

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Atlanta Area

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives in the Atlanta area soon.

Georgians 16 And Over Eligible For Vaccinations Starting Thursday

Gov. Brian Kemp announced that all Georgians 16 and older will be eligible starting Thursday for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Sunrise Exercise at Kennesaw Mountain

Walk or run to catch a great sunrise, cool pictures and finish your morning exercise

Decatur Lung Cancer Survivor Meets with Georgia Lawmakers

La’Kesha Johnson Meets with Georgia Lawmakers to Advocate for Change

Atlanta Lung Cancer Survivor Meets with Georgia Lawmakers

Atlanta Lung Cancer Survivor Meets with Georgia Lawmakers to Advocate for Change

Vaccine Eligibility Expands To Over 55 And High-Risk Patients

Starting Monday, COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to Georgians 55 and older as well as those 16 and up with high-risk conditions.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Atlanta Area

Here's an update on how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Fulton County and across GA.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium Named Mass Vaccination Site: White House

The White House partners with Georgia to open Mercedes-Benz Stadium as a mass vaccination site that can deliver about 42K shots per week.

​Spring Break Ideas: Ten Ways To Get Families Outdoors

With Spring Break just around the corner, Georgia’s Parks and Historic Sites offer many ways for families to enjoy the outdoors on a budget.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.