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The outbreak of new coronavirus at a Washington state nursing home reflects a heightened risk for infections of residents and staff at long-term care facilities.

Georgia nursing homes are taking steps to prevent coronavirus deaths

by Andy Miller | GHNMarch 3, 2020August 12, 2020

In response to the announcement that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia, Atlanta's Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made public the city's ongoing preparations to the health threats posed by coronavirus.

Here’s what Atlanta is doing to respond to coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020September 24, 2023

New details have emerged about the two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Georgia. While specifics about the two cases are not being released due to privacy conerns, Fulton County officials were able to give some new information about the cases in Georgia.

Coronavirus in Georgia: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020September 24, 2023

HALL COUNTY -- In response to the spread of coronavirus nationwide, the Hall County School District is requiring all students who have traveled outside the United States within the past 14 days to call their schools for guidance prior to coming to school or participating in school sponsored activities.

Hall County School system asks students who have traveled outside the U.S. in the last 2 weeks to call before attending

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020

Now that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Fulton County, Georgians are scrambling to get as much information as they can on the virus. State officials and representatives are also working to supply information to residents as quickly as possible.

Georgia Congresswoman releases web page of coronavirus resources

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020September 24, 2023

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia.

Coronavirus, Your Family

Coronavirus has spread to Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2020March 5, 2020

Lawmakers want to hear from voters on how the Peach State should keep time.

Should Georgia get rid of Daylight Saving Time?

by Special ReportMarch 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Coronavirus has claimed its first victim in the United States. Washington state health officials have confirmed the first death from coronavirus occurred in the Seattle area. More information on the victim is expected to be released this afternoon.

Coronavirus, National

First coronavirus death confirmed in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2020March 3, 2020

Gov. Brian Kemp named an 18-member task force Friday to handle Georgia’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus, Your Family

Meet Georgia’s coronavirus task force

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 29, 2020August 12, 2020

For the first time since the 1996 olympics, Atlanta's Olympic cauldron will ignite this weekend for the U.S. Olympic Team marathon trials.

Atlanta’s Olympic cauldron will be lit for the first time since 1996

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2020September 24, 2023

The Georgia Department of Public Health says it is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of coronavirus in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of coronavirus and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public.

Coronavirus, Your Family

Here’s what Georgia is doing to prepare for a coronavirus outbreak

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2020September 24, 2023

If you're one of the many Georgians who stops paying attention to news at some point on Friday through the weekend, we've got you covered. Below is a rundown of the news items you might have missed over the weekend with handy little links if you want to read more.

Marching to the capitol, Ghostface gangsters and more stories you missed over the weekend

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Heavy rains are expected to cause flooding around areas near the Flint River Sunday as the river is expected to crest at 30.5 feet. Waters could enter yards and homes.

Flooding expected along Flint River

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 22, 2020February 22, 2020

WAYNESBORO -- An unidentified man died in a fatal house fire Wednesday evening in Waynesboro.

Unidentified man dies in house fire

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Former Georgia schools turnaround chief sues to block public release of damaging report

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 18, 2020August 12, 2020

It's time to play a little game of catch-up for those local news items you may have missed over the weekend.

Brown water, doing donuts in the snow and other news you missed over the weekend

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2020February 20, 2020

From concerns about Georgia's teen suicide rate to the first Georgians to test positive for Coronavirus, this week has been an informative one. Here are some facts and figures we learned this week in the Peach State.

5 Things We Didn’t Know Last Week

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2020February 20, 2020

The story of this week in Georgia can be told through several photos, most of which contain snow. Saturday and Sunday saw the rare occurrence of snow in the Peach State and Georgians are always quick to get their cameras out before it melts away again.

The Week In Pictures: North Georgia gets snow, Clarence Thomas comes to town

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2020February 14, 2020

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