COVID and Georgia nursing homes

67.2%: Number of residents of Georgia nursing homes who have received booster vaccinations

28.1%: Number of Georgia nursing home staff who have received booster shots

17,899: Seven-day rolling average of new confirmed and probable COVID infections statewide as of Wednesday

5,398: COVID-19 patients in Georgia hospitals Wednesday

Source: state Department of Public Health; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown

The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.

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Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.

It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Our list of 15 family-friendly doings in metro Atlanta for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 includes several festivals, a chili cookoff, a circus and so much more.