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Posted inCoronavirus

Fulton, Cobb and Marietta school systems to start the year 100% virtual

by Thom ChandlerJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020
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Posted inCoronavirus

Georgia’s hospital system overwhelmed by ‘frightening’ coronavirus surge

by Andy Miller | GHNJuly 16, 2020September 24, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp renewed orders late Wednesday to keep Georgia’s current social distancing and safety rules imposed through the end of July to discourage the spread of coronavirus in place for businesses, schools and public gatherings.
Posted inCoronavirus

Brian Kemp’s new executive order extends social distancing and suspends local mask requirements

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 15, 2020September 24, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp is facing a Wednesday deadline to decide whether to extend social-distancing restrictions for businesses and other requirements put in place in Georgia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inCoronavirus

Decision Time: Will Brian Kemp ease or tighten COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday?

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 14, 2020September 24, 2023
North Point Community Church, a metro Atlanta megachurch with multiple campuses, announced this week that they would be suspending in-person worship services for the remainder of the year.
Posted inCoronavirus

North Point Community church suspends in-person worship services for the rest of the year

by Thom ChandlerJuly 14, 2020July 14, 2020
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Posted inCoronavirus, Your Family

As COVID-19 cases rise, Georgia updates return to school guidance

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020
As the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise in Georgia and in Fulton County and schools prepare their reopening plans, Fulton County School Superintendent Mike Looney says it may be time to start practicing mask-wearing with school-aged children.
Posted inCoronavirus, Your Family

Fulton School Superintendent: Have kids practice wearing masks

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020
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Posted inCoronavirus

3,001 people have died of coronavirus in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2020July 12, 2020
Georgia continued to battle alarming numbers of COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths Saturday, reporting 3,190 new cases, 31 deaths and 268 hospitalizations.
Posted inCoronavirus

Alarming rise in coronavirus hospitalizations continues in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2020July 11, 2020
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ordered all but essential businesses closed late Friday as coronavirus cases in the city and across Georgia hit record levels.
Posted inCoronavirus

Stay-at-home orders issued for Atlanta

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 10, 2020September 24, 2023
Gov. Brian Kemp is poised to reopen the Georgia World Congress Center for standby hospital beds and medical equipment amid a recent increase in COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalizations in the state.
Posted inCoronavirus

As coronavirus worsens in Georgia, Governor Kemp reopens standby hospital at World Congress Center

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 10, 2020August 12, 2020
Numbers released by the Georgia Department of Public Health Friday paint a grim picture of the spread of coronavirus in Georgia.
Posted inCoronavirus

As Georgia hits another record high for coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions surge

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020
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Posted inCoronavirus

Gilmer County health officials concerned about spike in coronavirus cases

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020
As Georgia's number of coronavirus cases continue to surge, the number of people exposed to the virus continues to climb, leaving many Georgians to wonder when the ideal time is to get tested.
Posted inCoronavirus

When should you get tested for COVID-19?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2020July 9, 2020
MACON -- Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert is pleading with residents, business owners and visitors to take precautions outlined by health professionals seriously during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inCoronavirus

Macon mayor makes plea to residents after ‘drastic increase’ in COVID-19 cases

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2020July 9, 2020
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Posted inCoronavirus

It’s Official: Masks are required in the city of Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2020September 24, 2023
Georgia added more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases for the second straight day Wednesday and hospitalizations continued their upward trend.
Posted inCoronavirus

Daily count of new coronavirus cases in Georgia remains high

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2020September 24, 2023
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Atlanta mayor to order mandatory masks today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2020July 9, 2020

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