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As of noon Saturday, Georgia has 507 confirmed coronavirus cases, up from 485 at 7 p.m. Friday and 420 cases at noon Friday.

Georgia has 507 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of noon Saturday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

JOHNS CREEK -- Johns Creek has joined several other Georgia cities in closing its public parks and limiting restaurants within city limits to takeout and delivery.

Johns Creek closes city parks due to coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

At a time when the supply of toilet paper is limited for many Georgians, DeKalb County is reminding residents that flushing items other than toilet paper can have dire consequences to the sewer system.

DeKalb County warns residents not to flush paper towels

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

Another Georgia senator tests positive for coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 21, 2020August 12, 2020

Rideshare Drivers United Georgia Inc., a nonprofit organization that represents the needs and interests of about 100,000 Uber and Lyft drivers across Georgia, sent an urgent letter to Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp amid the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Uber and Lyft Drivers send urgent letter to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp asking for coronavirus relief

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

ALBANY -- A team of epidemiologists is headed to Albany to investigate the rapid spread of the disease in the south Georgia town.

Epidemiologists deployed to investigate spread of coronavirus in Albany

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020September 24, 2023

Coronavirus cases in Georgia and deaths from the virus continued to climb on Friday.

41% of positive coronavirus tests in Georgia are age 18 to 59

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 20, 2020August 12, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued two executive orders Friday designed to slow the spread of coronavirus in the city.

Atlanta takes new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Georgia's top insurance official is telling insurance companies not to cancel policies due to nonpayment during the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia insurance chief to health insurers: Don’t cancel policies for nonpayment during coronavirus pandemic

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Georgia legislators expressed frustration with a state senator who attended a called session at the Capitol this week despite feeling sick. Wednesday he announced that he’d tested positive for COVID-19.

Lawmakers frustrated at Brandon Beach’s decision to appear at Capitol despite illness

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 20, 2020August 12, 2020

Starting Friday, the City of Dunwoody will close its playgrounds to help protect against the spread of coronavirus. This is an emergency administrative action that applies to all city parks with playground equipment. Those playgrounds are located at Brook Run Park, Dunwoody Park and Nature Center, Georgetown Park, Pernoshal Park and Windwood Hollow Park.

Dunwoody closes playgrounds to protect against coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020

Zoo Atlanta officials were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Dumadi, a 13-year-old male Sumatran orangutan, who was found deceased by his care team in the early morning hours of March 19.

Zoo Atlanta’s Dumadi the orangutan dies suddenly

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2020September 24, 2023

The death toll for coronavirus in Georgia continues to rise. Numbers released at noon Thursday show that the state has had 10 deaths due to the disease.

Georgia has 10 coronavirus deaths

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020

DUNWOODY -- The city of Dunwoody is barring restaurants within the city from dine-in service due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Dunwoody clamps down on dine-in eating

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues and all Georgia public school facilities are closed, many resources are available to students, parents and families to ensure children have access to food and learning opportunities.

What is Georgia doing to keep students fed and learning during the coronavirus pandemic?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020

ALPHARETTA -- One of Georgia's top lawmakers has tested positive for coronavirus.

Georgia State Senator Brandon Beach tests positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2020March 19, 2020

Two people in Southwest Georgia have died after contracting coronavirus and receiving treatment at a local hospital in Albany, hospital officials confirmed Wednesday.

Georgia’s coronavirus death toll is now at 3

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 18, 2020September 24, 2023

Bars, restaurants, hotels and retail stores across Georgia are bearing the brunt of the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.

Georgia’s restaurants, hotels and retail shops hit hard by coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 18, 2020September 24, 2023

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