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Calhoun City Schools and Gordon County Schools have announced they will remain closed through Spring Break, which ends April 10. The school systems are following Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order as well as the latest guidance from the CDC.

Calhoun City Schools and Gordon County Schools Will Remain Closed Through April 10

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2020October 10, 2023

Georgia businesses who temporarily lay off workers during the coronavirus outbreak are now required to file partial unemployment claims for those workers. According to state officials, the move will result in workers receiving unemployment benefits faster.

Georgia orders businesses to file partial unemployment claims for workers temporarily laid off during coronavirus outbreak

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2020March 18, 2020

The City of Atlanta is taking steps to provide relief to individuals and businesses that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Atlanta takes steps to provide coronavirus relief

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2020September 24, 2023

The recent deaths of three southwest Georgia residents are being investigated as possibly having been caused by the new coronavirus.

3 deaths in Albany may be linked to coronavirus

by Andy Miller | GHNMarch 17, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia's insurance chief is sending a message to health insurers and testing labs during the coronavirus crisis.

Georgia insurance commissioner tells testing labs to keep the cost of coronavirus tests down

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2020March 17, 2020

The city of Atlanta is halting residential evictions for 60 days due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Atlanta says ‘no more evictions’ for 60 days amid coronavirus outbreak

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2020September 24, 2023

The City of Woodstock is open for business, but offices are temporarily closed to the public to limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus as city staff continues to serve residents and businesses. A number of online options for interacting with city government are available and under development. Officials are in contact with Georgia Department of Public Health and are consulting the guidelines of other agencies like the CDC in making decisions on cancellations and closures.

Coronavirus closures and cancelations for the city of Woodstock

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Gwinnett County is under a local state of emergency until April 13.

Gwinnett County is under a local state of emergency due to coronavirus outbreak

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2020March 17, 2020

DeKalb County is hosting a second virtual town hall on the coronavirus to help residents stay informed and prepared.

DeKalb County will host a virtual town hall on coronavirus Thursday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Citing newly issued federal guidance regarding the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered all K-12 public schools in Georgia to close, starting Wednesday.

Public schools and colleges in Georgia have been closed until March 31 due to coronavirus outbreak

by Jason Schaumburg | The Center SquareMarch 16, 2020August 12, 2020

Comcast is opening up its network of WiFi hotspots for the next 60 days due to the coronavirus. The hotspots will be available free to everyone, even if they are not a Comcast Xfinity customer.

Comcast Xfinity is making WiFi hotspots free for 60 days during the coronavirus pandemic

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020

The Gist: In an effort to protect voters and poll workers, Georgia will be postponing its presidential preference primary until May 19, the date of the primary election already scheduled in Georgia.

Georgia delays presidential primary until May due to coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 15, 2020March 15, 2020

The number of Georgia cases of the new coronavirus has jumped to 64 – the biggest 24-hour increase of COVID-19 cases the state has seen.

Cobb, Fulton and DeKalb counties hardest hit by coronavirus in Georgia

by Andy Miller | GHNMarch 14, 2020September 24, 2023

Fulton County has announced its slate of changes, closings and service modifications during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus related closings and service modifications for Fulton County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2020September 24, 2023

The City of Canton has announced its game plan for handling coronavirus. The city will be taking several measures including not disconnecting utilities and waiving late fees on utility payments for the next month.

Here’s how the City of Canton is handling coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2020March 14, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp urged Georgia residents to “come up with a game plan” for protecting their elderly loved ones and those with chronic health issues as concerns mount over a potential outbreak of coronavirus in the state.

Kemp lays out plan to flatten the curve in Georgia

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 12, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia lawmakers are set to suspend the current legislative session indefinitely amid concerns over coronavirus following the state’s first death traced to the disease.

The Georgia legislature will suspend its session after Friday due to coronavirus concerns

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 12, 2020September 24, 2023

A 67-year-old man with underlying medical conditions is the first Georgian to die from coronavirus. According to state health officials, the man was hospitalized at WellStar Kennestone Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 March 7.

First coronavirus death reported in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020

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