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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced today he would be extending Georgia's shelter-in-place order through April 30 to combat the spread of COVID-19 throughout the state.

Kemp extends Georgia’s shelter-in-place order through April 30

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020

If you are an essential worker traveling to and from work or you are taking or picking up your child from day care and a police officer pulls you over and asks for a letter proving you are authorized to travel, the police officer is in the wrong, not you.

In Georgia, You Do Not Need a Letter Authorizing Your Travel Due to the Shelter-in-place Order

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2020October 10, 2023

MARIETTA -- As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact Georgia's health system, Owen Mumford is making a large donation of health supplies to healthcare workers who are on the frontlines helping those in need of care during this crisis.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

Marietta-based Owen Mumford is donating medical supplies to Georgia’s hospitals

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia’s top legislative leaders jointly announced Wednesday they will extend a statewide public health emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic through May 13.

Georgia’s state of emergency extended through May 13

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 8, 2020August 12, 2020

For several days now, an anti-malarial drug has been touted by President Trump and others as a promising treatment for COVID-19.

Georgia’s top doc says there’s ‘no definitive evidence’ hydroxychloroquine works on coronavirus

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 7, 2020September 24, 2023

FAIRBURN -- An administrative aide at the Fairburn Police Department has died from the coronavirus.

Fairburn police department staff member dies from coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2020April 7, 2020

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia skyrocketed Tuesday, with 1,260 cases being added since 7 p.m. Monday.

Coronavirus cases surge in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2020April 7, 2020

Georgia’s high school seniors won’t be turning their tassels or tossing their caps for the foreseeable future.

Georgia’s high school seniors mourn lost graduation

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 7, 2020August 12, 2020

On Sunday, United States Surgeon General Jerome Adams predicted this week would be "the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans' lives," because of the rising death toll from coronavirus. Georgia is starting to feel that sadness today, as 65 people were reported dead from coronavirus between noon and 7 p.m.

Deadly Day in Georgia: 65 people reported dead from coronavirus since noon

by Thom ChandlerApril 6, 2020September 24, 2023

Medical and psychiatric professionals will answer questions from the public during DeKalb County’s third COVID-19 virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, April 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Got questions about coronavirus? Tune in to DeKalb County’s third COVID-19 virtual town hall

by Thom ChandlerApril 6, 2020April 6, 2020

As of noon April 6, Fulton County has surpassed the 1,000 cases mark for coronavirus cases. Fulton has 1,027 confirmed cases, making Georgia's largest county the first county in Georgia to hit 1,000 cases. In Fulton, 28 people have died from the virus.

Fulton County surpasses 1,000 coronavirus cases

by Thom ChandlerApril 6, 2020April 6, 2020

ATLANTA -- Rapid testing for coronavirus is now available on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta.

Drive-Thru rapid coronavirus testing is now available at Georgia Tech

by Thom ChandlerApril 6, 2020September 24, 2023

Public safety officials from several agencies in Cherokee County conducted an "Appreciation Parade" for healthcare workers at Northside Cherokee Hospital Sunday evening by circling the hospital's campus with their emergency lights on.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

WATCH: Cherokee County public safety officials have ‘appreciation parade’ for healthcare workers

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2020April 5, 2020

The metro Atlanta nurse who died last week of COVID-19 worked at Piedmont Henry Hospital, two employees of the suburban facility said.

Hospital where Georgia nurse who died from coronavirus worked revealed

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 5, 2020September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a national fast-casual concept based in Atlanta announced it would donate 100,000 smoothies nationwide to local healthcare workers and first responders to help support those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe will donate 100,000 smoothies to healthcare workers

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2020April 5, 2020

Tybee Island closed its beaches as part of social distancing. The statewide shelter-in-place order opened them back up

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2020April 5, 2020

TYBEE ISLAND -- A police officer in the City of Tybee Island has tested positive for coronavirus.

Tybee Island police officer tests positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2020April 5, 2020

Georgians are under a shelter-in-place order until April 13, but that order doesn't stop them from having to pay for goods such as food and household items. But handing over your credit or debit card to a cashier can be unsettling considering how long COVID-19 can live on surfaces like credit cards.

How to avoid coronavirus while paying for food

by Thom ChandlerApril 5, 2020April 5, 2020