Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver has has been an editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 1998, covering a variety of news topics. Since 2021 she has managed coverage of health news, immigration and religion.

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Traveling for the holidays? Georgia flu cases are rising

The CDC reports influenza infections are growing or likely growing in 25 states, including Georgia, but COVID-19 infections are falling nationally and in the state.

Rockdale County residents, especially those with respiratory problems, were told to shelter in place again on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 if a large cloud of smoke from a Conyers chemical plant fire moves into their vicinity. The county, with a population of more than 90,000, had been under a shelter-in-place order after the fire broke out Sunday, but authorities lifted the order at 7:45 p.m. Monday. Officials then advised residents to hunker down again early Tuesday if winds pushed the plume overhead. (John Spink/AJC)

Conyers BioLab fire: What to know about exposure to chemicals there

As smoke and emissions from chemicals stored at the BioLab plant in Rockdale County, Georgia continue to drift, here’s what to know if you’re exposed.

Study Says Limiting Kids’ Screen Time Makes Them Smarter

New cancer danger seen for younger generations

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 as summer infections spike

The infection puts a hold on the president’s campaigning and adds to questions about his fitness for the rigors of another term.