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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced yesterday that he was ordering all of the state's public schools to remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Georgia's State Superintendent Richard Woods responded by writing a heartfelt letter to students, teachers, parents and school staff members. You can read the letter in its entirety below.

Find out what Georgia’s top education official has to say about schools closing for the year

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2020April 2, 2020

The state might grant Georgia inmates an early release from prison over the next month as officials search for ways to separate people during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Some Georgia inmates may be released early to stop the spread of coronavirus in prisons

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderApril 2, 2020August 12, 2020

Yesterday, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations released a model showing that Georgia would reach a peak of 77 coronavirus deaths per day on April 24. Today, the state reported 29 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours.

Georgia reports 29 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today announced that he will sign a statewide shelter in place order Thursday that will go into effect starting Friday and ending April 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kemp to give statewide Shelter in Place order

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2020April 2, 2020

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 14 people in Georgia have died since 7 p.m. last night from coronavirus. The total number of deaths statewide is now 139, up from 125 last night. Georgia's death rate from the virus stands at 3%.

14 more Georgians have died from coronavirus since last night

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Seven in 10 Georgia nurses responding to a survey say they don’t feel safe and equipped to perform their duties as their facilities deal with COVID-19.

Do Georgia’s nurses feel safe during the coronavirus pandemic?

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 1, 2020September 24, 2023

DeKalb Sheriff Melody Maddox may have to re-think her daily walk-about through the housing units of the DeKalb County Jail. Doctor’s orders.

DeKalb County Sheriff has coronavirus scare

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

The death toll of coronavirus in Georgia continues to mount, with 125 people dead from the virus as of the Georgia Department of Public Health's 7 p.m. status update on Tuesday.

125 dead from coronavirus in Georgia; 26 dead in Dougherty County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020September 24, 2023

NORCROSS -- Residents in the city of Norcross who weren't staying home already due to the coronavirus pandemic are now officially ordered to stay home by their local government.

Norcross is under a Stay at Home order

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

The Georgia National Guard will be deployed to any assisted living facility or nursing home with coronavirus cases to help fight COVID-19.

The National Guard will be deployed to Georgia’s nursing homes to fight COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Glynn County residents will be under a state of emergency declaration until April 30.

Glynn County has extended its emergency declaration until April 30

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

New projections released this week by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations forecasts Georgia will reach its peak for daily COVID-19 deaths in late April.

Could Georgia see 77 coronavirus deaths per day by April 24?

by Jason Schaumburg | The Center SquareMarch 31, 2020August 12, 2020

Dougherty County now has 455 confirmed cases of coronavirus. At yesterday's noon status update, Dougherty had 267 cases. 18 people have died in Dougherty, making it the county in Georgia with the most coronavirus deaths.

Coronavirus continues to spread aggressively in Dougherty County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020September 24, 2023

During the coronavirus pandemic, hoarders have made it difficult for their neighbors to do something as simple and routine as shopping for groceries. Shortages of cleaning supplies, meat and bread are now common as shoppers scramble from store to store to meet the basic needs of their families or decide to do without until the stores restock.

Coronavirus, Tips and Knowledge

How to find out what’s in stock at grocery stores in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Georgia's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has now exceeded 100 lives.

102 people have died from coronavirus in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020

Social distancing policies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have caused businesses and schools to conduct their work remotely. For the average Georgian, that isn't a problem, provided they have access to high speed Internet, but not all Georgians -- particularly those in rural areas -- have the type of Internet connection that plays nice with Zoom video conferences.

Coronavirus, Tips and Knowledge

How to find high speed WiFi while social distancing

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020

As coronavirus pandemic lockdowns force companies to close or limit services, employees working for those companies are finding themselves facing layoffs. While loss of income is a concern, the loss of employer-sponsored health insurance during a time when an unseen virus is spreading can be terrifying for those who have lost their jobs.

What to do if you lost your health insurance due to a coronavirus layoff

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020April 9, 2020

VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County has had 20 confirmed coronavirus cases and one death so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is more cases than the counties surrounding Valdosta combined.

Valdosta mayor says coronavirus order is ‘not a suggestion’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020