Dead bat in Stone Mountain tests positive for rabies, officials say
DeKalb County Department of Health is issuing an urgent warning for pets and people.
Watch CBS News
DeKalb County Department of Health is issuing an urgent warning for pets and people.
Mosquitoes found in two traps across DeKalb County have tested positive for the West Nile virus, and health officials want residents to stay safe.
As another sweltering Georgia summer settles in, two Atlanta skin cancer specialists say a few simple habits and ignoring some persistent myths can dramatically reduce your risk of skin cancer.
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell was injured in a recent off-campus accident and Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart didn't offer specifics.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the country has some in Atlanta looking to see what they can do to stay healthy.
Federal health officials are continuing to investigate a nationwide increase in Cyclospora infections that has sickened hundreds of people.
A raccoon that had been attacked by multiple dogs last week has tested positive for rabies, Gwinnett County officials say.
The parasite that causes prolonged diarrhea is most common during Georgia's summer months. Here's what residents should know as cases climb across the U.S.
An Emmy Award-winning makeup artist is giving free classes to aspiring makeup assistants through the Fulton County Library System.
Mosquitoes trapped in an area of Fulton County have tested positive for West Nile virus, the county's board of health reports.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
Researchers at the University of Georgia recently found that marigold flowers contain protein levels comparable to established plant-based protein sources like quinoa and may offer added benefits for food production.
This Saturday, a dedicated metro Atlanta runner will participate in the iconic Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race for the 49th consecutive year, continuing a tradition that began in 1978.
For days, health officials have been reminding the public to drink plenty of water as temperatures continue to rise. However, waiting until you are already out in the sun to start drinking may not be enough to keep you safe.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Rising temps can trigger heat stroke fast. Know the warning signs and prevention tips to stay safe during summer's extreme heat.
Students and staff who may have had close contact with the individual will receive separate notifications and be offered free tuberculosis testing.
A new review by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that Georgia has the fourth-highest number of errors in SNAP benefits payments in the country.
For 25 years, Atlanta's Chastain Horse Parkin Atlanta has offered unique therapeutic services for kids and adults with disabilities.
The lawsuit, filed June 10 in Rockdale County Superior Court, alleges the company failed to provide timely hazard information, leaving first responders and neighbors unprotected. The complaint highlights specific claims for each plaintiff.
A new sensory treehouse at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is helping make outdoor adventures more inclusive.
Emory University has received a five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Environmental Health to establish a center to research how contaminants from Georgia Superfund sites affect human health.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says its new "GOOOOOOOOOAL!" campaign is designed to promote condom use in six U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and more as FIFA World Cup excitement builds.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
In Norcross, the quick-reflex game of table tennis is helping helping people with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and other neurological issues ease their symptoms.
The city says that an independent investigator is looking into allegations of misuse of city-issued purchasing cards, mishandling of funds, and sexual misconduct by Mayor Jayden Williams.
Renowned historian James C. Cobb told CBS News Atlanta why he joined 500+ scholars urging Congress to rethink winner-take-all elections after SCOTUS's Callais ruling.
The Monroe mom is facing multiple charges, including child cruelty, while her 4-year-old girl remains in serious condition.
After nearly being canceled this year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park next spring without an entry fee.
Investigators are working to learn what led to the shooting at a Stockbridge home that ended with a 14-year-old dead and a 12-year-old rushed to the hospital.