Organizers of the World Cup in Qatar are concerned that many fans won't be able to afford traveling to the tournament in 2022 if the coronavirus pandemic causes a global recession. ( read original story ...)
Georgia county down to 2 elections staff after coronavirus infections
Two elections employees in McDuffie County tested positive for the coronavirus, threatening its ability to run the primary. ( read original story ...)
As more states reopen, Georgia defies predictions of coronavirus resurgence. What’s the lesson for the rest of the country?
For the seven-day period ending on May 4, Georgia’s daily average stood at 746 cases. That’s why Georgia’s latest seven-day average of new daily infections — down by 6.1 percent from the previous week ... ( read original story ...)
Florida, Georgia Scrutinized Over Coronavirus Case Data
Two of the earliest states to begin relaxing restrictions are now being scrutinized as all 50 states have started reopening. ( read original story ...)
A plan for restarting high school sports in Georgia is coming
Robin Hines, executive director of the Georgia High School Association, said a plan for restarting high school sports will be presented to the board Thursday. A decision could come as early as Friday. ( read original story ...)
Former Georgia Tech assistant Brandy Manning joins ODU women’s basketball staff
Manning, hired as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, also has spent assistant stints at Murray State, Central Florida, Arizona, USC, Texas State and Cal State Northridge in his 14-year ... ( read original story ...)
Hate crime laws in Georgia
While Georgia is one of four states without a hate crime law, Antonia Hylton tells us why that's beside the point as the Department of Justice begins assessing the case of Ahmaud Arbery. ( read original story ...)
‘Like a bulldozer’: How coronavirus impacts the lives of athletes, coaches at one Georgia high school
To gauge the impact of coronavirus on high school athletes and coaches, journalism students focused on one Georgia school. These are their stories. ( read original story ...)
Official: Kuwait to scrap sponsorship system soon
Foreign workers make up 3.3 million of Kuwait’s 4.6 million population. Image Credit: AFP Cairo: In a long-awaited step, Kuwait will scrap the sponsorship "soon", according to a Kuwaiti government ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance
In a creative act of dissent, a Palestinian artist makes a postage stamp symbolising freedom from Israeli occupation. ( read original story ...)