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SAVANNAH -- The Savannah Police Department has identified one reserve officer who has tested positive for coronavirus.

A Savannah Police Reserve Officer has tested positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

A Georgia woman is facing federal charges after she was arrested on charges of illegally selling an unregistered pesticide claiming it protects against viruses.

Coronavirus, Crime

Georgia woman arrested for selling illegal products claiming to protect against viruses

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2020July 6, 2020

A Georgia sign company and a state senator have partnered to place signs outside of healthcare facilities, police departments and fire departments in metro Atlanta praising the work of the healthcare workers we are all depending on during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

‘Heroes Work Here’ signs placed outside metro Atlanta Healthcare facilities, police and fire departments

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

An 84-year-old Bibb County woman died after her home caught fire just before 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Fatal house fire claims life of 84-year-old Bibb County woman

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Georgia produce farmers are used to fighting plant diseases on their crops, but planting resistant varieties or spraying pesticides won’t keep Coronavirus away. This disease has shut down borders and reduced access to the markets where farmers sell their crops, is keeping essential farm labor out of the country, and prevents produce from being imported, too, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts.

Georgia farmers brace for impact of COVID-19

by Sharon Dowdy | CAES NewsApril 9, 2020August 12, 2020

Georgia's primary election has been postponed once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new date for the primary, which will be both a primary election locally and a presidential preference primary is June 9.

Coronavirus, Your Government

Georgia’s primary election has been postponed again

by Thom ChandlerApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Closed restaurant in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Georgia had the second-highest number of unemployment claims in the U.S. last week

by Dan McCaleb | The Center SquareApril 9, 2020August 12, 2020

connection, covid-19, coronavirus

More than 10,000 Georgians have been infected with COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020

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

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