Courtney Kueppers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Meet the woman behind Midtown’s holiday lights
Because of this octogenarian, Atlanta shines brightly every Christmas. → Read More
Thunderbirds to fly over North Georgia drive-in air show
The Thunderbirds will headline the 2020 Wings Over North Georgia Drive-In Air Show in October. → Read More
CDC updates considerations for schools amid COVID-19
On Friday, Aug. 21, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations for how schools operate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Amid pandemic, altruism is widespread, study says
A research team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that “people are more concerned about whether their family members could contract COVID-19 or if they are unknowingly spreading the virus themselves than they are with contracting it.” → Read More
Short on sleep? Here’s why rest is crucial to your overall health
With the world in a bit of an upheaval, a large number of Americans have reported having trouble sleeping. However, in case you needed a friendly reminder, here are some of the many ways a good night of sleep benefits your overall health. → Read More
‘Mulan’ to premiere on Disney Plus
Disney announced that it will release its forthcoming live-action “Mulan” directly to streaming. On Sept. 4, “Mulan” will be available on Disney Plus, which now has more than 60.5 million paying subscribers, according to the company. → Read More
Your work from home setup may cause back, shoulder injuries
With many workers across the country home from offices for the foreseeable future amid the ongoing pandemic, Kermit Davis, an expert in office ergonomics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, found that static posture or position could lead to injuries in your neck, back and shoulders. → Read More
In order to keep campuses open, frequent COVID testing needed, study shows
The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that frequent screening of all students will be essential in order to keep campuses open in the age of coronavirus. → Read More
What you need to know about participating in coronavirus vaccine trials
For those thinking about participating in the COVID-19 vaccine trails, there are some things to take into consideration. → Read More
These are the 20 best U.S. hospitals, new list says
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of the best hospitals in the nation. These 20 made the cut for the Best Hospitals Honor Roll. → Read More
Zoo Atlanta throws young gorilla, Floyd, first birthday party
Floyd, the infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, celebrates his first birthday. In honor of the occasion, Zoo Atlanta threw a birthday party complete with "cakes" and gifts. → Read More
Justin Bieber announces rescheduled tour dates, including in Atlanta
On Thursday, new dates were announced for Justin Bieber’s rescheduled world tour for 2021, including a two-night stop in Atlanta. Justin Bieber will perform at State Farm Arena on July 22 and 23, 2021. Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug. 6. → Read More
Atlanta clinic receives $75K to address racial disparities in COVID-19 care
The Siemens Foundation announced this week that an Atlanta medical center will be among the providers to receive financial support for COVID-19 recovery efforts. The foundation will give $75,000 to Atlanta’s Southside Medical Center “to help in the COVID-19 crisis recovery and address racial disparities in accessing quality, affordable healthcare.” → Read More
Former NFL player surprises single mom with new home in metro Atlanta
A Gwinnett County single mother is now a homeowner, thanks to local charities and former NFL player Warrick Dunn. On Tuesday, Cherone Timmons and her five sons walked through the doors of their new Snellville home. → Read More
Guitar playing skateboarder on Beltline captures Atlanta’s heart
The videos of the Atlanta musician Chavis Flagg playing guitar on a skateboard on Atlanta's Beltine have gone viral in the last couple of days. → Read More
Georgia State student catches eye of Disney with viral superhero TikTok
A TikTok from Georgia State University theater student Julian Bass has gone viral and it caught the attention of some Hollywood bigwigs, including Disney executive, Bob Iger. → Read More
Have you crafted the perfect mocktail? Enter the recipe in this metro Atlanta contest
The Forsyth County nonprofit, The Connection, is hosting the Boujee Bev Summer Drinks Recipe Contest in hopes of making creative mocktails more widespread. → Read More
Testing your green thumb? This is the flower Georgians are searching for the most
In a new report, the gardening company Breck’s analyzed the most popular flower in each state, using Google Trends. Here in Georgia, gardenias took the prize for the most searched for flower. → Read More
Lawrenceville announces fireworks, concert lineup
Downtown Lawrenceville will wait until this fall to debut its renovated lawn. → Read More
Spanx, Living Walls team up to spread inspiration with new Atlanta mural
Living Walls teamed up with Spanx owner Sara Blakely to spread some inspiration.A newly minted mural at the corner of Atlanta’s Ponce De Leon and Highland avenues, features a quote from Blakely. → Read More