Millions of people headed outside for recreation during the pandemic, sparking a banner year for many outdoor gear companies. Now, those companies hope to lock in their newly expanded markets.
Brazil reported a terrible milestone: over 3,000 deaths in a day. The country is in crisis, with hospitals at capacity, politicians attacked for lockdowns and a controversial president.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: All adults in Georgia will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Gov. Brian Kemp called the dramatic expansion the state’s ticket back to normal. Democrats in the U.S. Senate cite recent shooting sprees in Colorado and Georgia as proof gun reform is needed.
St. Louis has asked Black clergy to encourage church members to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pastors are preaching about it, talking it up at Bible study and even offering churches as vaccination sites.
Phones are once again ringing at event spaces that were largely closed during the pandemic. And venues are starting to navigate the new normal as people being to plan long-postponed celebrations.
Monday on Political Rewind: As the legislative session winds down, efforts to change how Georgians vote move in two directions. Lawmakers have taken off the table the most restrict measures: ending no excuse absentee voting and eliminating Sunday early voting. But now, proposals that would likely give Republicans an edge in runoffs and special elections have emerged.
Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.
A reader wants to know about smoking's impact on the vaccine but didn't specify cigarettes, e-cigs ... or marijuana. So we'll discuss all three. Also: A refresher in painkiller/vaccine interaction.
The annual homeless count by the Department of Housing and Urban Development shows an increase in people living outside. The 2020 numbers in the report do not reflect the impact of the pandemic.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: a pandemic year in review as we looked back at the devastating track of the coronavirus in Georgia. The pandemic dramatically shifted many lives in our state. But can we see the light at the end of the tunnel? Yesterday, eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments were expanded to include a majority of Georgia adults.
2020 made moving a reality for millions. Some moved to be near family. Others achieved their pipe dreams of moving to distant locations in pursuit of a better lifestyle and cheaper cost of living.
Peter Daszak of the investigative team sent to Wuhan says the farms were probably where the coronavirus first jumped from bats to another animal before infecting humans.
Monday on Political Rewind: Around two-thirds of Georgia adults can now receive COVID-19 vaccinations now. Gov. Brian Kemp lowered the age threshold for vaccines to 55 and added people with significant health issues. Also: Georgia’s poorest families will be among the biggest beneficiaries of President Joe Biden’s relief bill.
