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News Blog: Free COVID-19 Testing, Flash Flood Warnings and car crashes

Free COVID-19 Testing in Forsyth County Free COVID-19 testing provided by District 2 Public Health will be held at Browns Bridge Church at 3860 Browns Bridge Road. Tests will be…

NEWS BLOG: Chinese mystery seeds come to Georgia, Gwinnett property tax bills delayed

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning residents and farmers not to plant unsolicited seeds they receive in the mail from China. The warning comes as several states have issued…

NEWS BLOG: Road closures, Coronavirus testing and government promotions

Georgia Power will be closing a lane of traffic on Sea Island Road near Mackay River in Glynn County on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. , in order…

NEWS BLOG: DeKalb flies flags at half-staff to honor John Lewis

Flags at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office lowered to half-staff in honor of Congressman John Lewis who passed away this weekend. The beloved freedom fighter was 80 years old. It's…

NEWS BLOG: Fayette County postpones in-person graduation ceremonies

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Fayette County Public Schools has cancelled the in-person graduation ceremonies it had scheduled for August 1. After consulting a local epidemiologist, the school system decided to postpone all senior activities…

NEWS BLOG: Athens-Clarke County Courthouse closed after deputy tests positive for COVID019

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Western Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Eric Norris has issued an order declaring a judicial emergency and the immediate closure of the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse until Monday, July 20…

NEWS BLOG: Kemp snipes at Bottoms over COVID-19 response

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released a statement Friday evening in response to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' new executive order reverting the City of Atlanta back to Phase I of…

NEWS BLOG: The Varsity shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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The Varsity in midtown shutdown temporarily Thursday after learning an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. According to the AJC, the restaurant's dining area will be sanitized and will reopen…

NEWS BLOG: Alpharetta coronavirus testing by appointment only Thursday and Friday

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The Fulton County Health Department has announced that there will be no drive-up or walk-up COVID-19 testing at the Alpharetta site Thursday and Friday this week. Those needing tests can…