Family: 'Dean of the civil rights movement' Rev. Joseph E. Lowery passes away

According to family members, one of Atlanta’s most revered civil rights icons and a lightning rod for community activism has died at the age of 98.

Second CDC employee tests positive for coronavirus

A second Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the agency confirmed Tuesday.

Georgia COVID-19 victim: 'I feel totally restored now'

He was one of the first in Georgia to put a face on the COVID-19 pandemic. Now he says he feels "totally restored."

Principal transforms into superhero for lunch delivery amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Gwinnett County principal transformed into a superhero this week as his school made sure students who normally rely on free meals or reduced lunches don't go hungry amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

Atlanta mayor signs executive order limiting restaurants to take-out, closing bars and gyms

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Thursday that she has signed an executive order limiting restaurants to take out service, closing bars, gyms, and other areas of gathering.

Shaquille O'Neal crashes Georgia first graders' video chat

Shaquille O'Neal surprised a Georgia first grade class' video chat. The students are participating in online learning due to the coronavirus.

Georgia college students stuck in Peru due to outbreak

Some Georgia college students are among hundreds of Americans stuck in Peru due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Georgia opens first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

Georgia's first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site began, receiving participants at Jim Miller Park in Marietta on Wednesday afternoon. 

Georgia distillery now dispensing hand sanitizer as coronavirus cases rise

UPDATE: The Old Fourth Distillery is still offering free hand sanitizer, but here is what has changed. Because of overwhelming demand, not only from consumers, but from federal and state agencies, the vodka maker is forced to limit the free supplies. It will still offer two free, 2-ounce bottles per customer. After that, you can buy a supply.

Georgia-Pacific working to keep up with toilet paper demand

Empty shelves in stores are a common sight as people stock up on toilet paper over COVID-19 virus concerns.

Georgia families adjust to virtual learning during coronavirus school closures

With Gwinnett County Schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak Ruth McMullin, like so many other parents across the country, finds herself in uncharted territory.

Management reduces check-in stations at Atlanta's airport during coronavirus outbreak

Management at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has reduced check-in stations. The changes stem from adjustments required because of the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Couple from cruise explains coronavirus quarantine at Dobbins Air Reserve Base

By phone, Karen and Harry Dever showed FOX 5 their room at Dobbins Air Reserve Base and joked about how they use their luggage and dresser drawers. It's a far cry from the balcony suite cabin they were confined to on the Grand Princess a week ago. Now they can get out and about as they wait out the rest of their two-week quarantine.