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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

A 23-year-old Walker County man is dead after a fire destroyed his home in LaFayette.

23-year-old Walker County man dies in fire

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020

There are now 31 confirmed and presumed positive cases of coronavirus in 12 counties around Georgia.

Coronavirus Update: Georgia has 31 total cases of coronavirus affecting 12 counties

by Thom ChandlerMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp notified the General Assembly Wednesday he is adding $100 million to this year’s state budget to deal with the impacts of coronavirus on Georgia.

Kemp sets aside $100 million to fight coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 11, 2020August 12, 2020

Georgia now has six confirmed cases of coronavirus and 11 presumptive cases after five new presumptive cases were added Monday night. Earlier in the evening, one presumptive case -- a South Korean traveller who went through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, tested negative.

Five new patients test positive for coronavirus in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020

A South Korean passenger who went through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and who received a "presumed positive" test for coronavirus has tested negative for the disease, according to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.

South Korean passenger at Hartsfield-Jackson presumed to have coronavirus tests negative

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2020September 24, 2023

State officials said Monday that there are now six Georgians with confirmed cases of the new coronavirus and six others who are presumed to have the disease.

Here are Monday’s major coronavirus developments

by Andy Miller | GHNMarch 9, 2020September 24, 2023

FULTON COUNTY -- The Fulton County School system was alerted today that one of its employees had a confirmed case of coronavirus.

Coronavirus update: Some Fulton County schools dismissed early after employee tests positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020

MORGAN COUNTY -- Gov. Brian Kemp and state health officials announced Monday that they have identified a state park in Morgan County that can house patients exposed to coronavirus for isolation and monitoring.

Georgia has selected a state park in Morgan County to isolate coronavirus patients

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020

The Georgia Department of Public Health announced tonight that four more people have presumptively tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of presumptive cases to six.

4 More Georgians test positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020