As Georgia continues to lag behind other states when it comes to administering COVID-19 vaccines, a top health official says the ongoing rollout faces a major obstacle: reluctance among white communities in rural parts of the state. Dr. Kathleen Toomey, head of the Georgia Department of Public Health, spoke to the Georgia Municipal Association on Tuesday…

Still, despite this ban, at this time, more than 8 million Americans are behind on their rent, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. And, there’s uncertainty surrounding what’s next for households once the moratorium is lifted. Read the full article: WABE

A northeast Georgia workers’ rights group has filed a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration against the Foundation Food Group poultry plant, where six workers died due to a Jan. 28 nitrogen leak. Advocates say employees at the plant still fear going to work. GA Familias Unidas filed an imminent danger complaint March 26 on behalf of workers….

The Gateses were the first of nearly three dozen DeKalb County seniors set to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses at their homes Tuesday. Yvonne Gates calls the at-home shots a blessing for her and so many others. Read the full article: WABE

The executive director of a DeKalb County-based shelter that offers wraparound services to victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual abuse says staff members have had to work double and sometimes triple shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article: WABE 

Georgia state Sen. Michelle Au has long been concerned about the safety of Asian Americans here in Georgia, so much so she went before her fellow lawmakers to speak about it Monday. On Tuesday, there were a series of shootings at massage spas in and around Atlanta — eight people were killed and six of the…

Advocates in Georgia want Gov. Brian Kemp to delay the opening of a poultry plant where six people died last month due to a chemical leak. A coalition has written a letter addressed to the governor calling for an inspection to make sure the plant is safe before workers go back. Shelly Anand heads the workers’ rights…

Most big, metro Atlanta school districts have considered resuming in-person learning recently. Gwinnett, Marietta, Cobb, Fulton and Decatur have all given students the option to return face-to-face. In DeKalb, teachers have returned to schools, but the district hasn’t decided on a return date for students yet. However, the Clayton County Public Schools has decided to stick with…

An order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is supposed to protect most tenants from eviction. The public health agency argues that forcing tenants from their homes could make the virus outbreak even worse. But as President Joe Biden extends the eviction ban until the end of March, WABE has found a couple of…

There’s now a way to get a text message when some COVID-19 vaccine appointments open up in Georgia, thanks to an Atlanta ex-lawyer turned code writer. Just text vax to 844-554-4024, answer a couple of questions, and you’re set. There’s no need to download an app. Read the full article: WABE