The recent surge of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 throughout the nation will impact trash pickup service in Georgia. Waste Management reports several of its drivers are unable to work due to COVID-19 infections and service in several areas throughout Georgia and the Carolinas will be affected. Waste Management says the driver and helper absences, […]
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Kemp slapped with lawsuit over new redistricting maps
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new legislative and congressional district maps Thursday and immediately was hit with a lawsuit claiming they’re unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU’s Georgia chapter and a Washington, D.C.-based law firm charge new state House and Senate maps approved by the General Assembly’s Republican majority last month violate Section 2 […]
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
What is the life expectancy in Georgia?
Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health — and in the United States, life expectancy is falling at a historic rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, life expectancy at birth declined by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War […]
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Hindsight: Georgia’s Top 21 News Stories of 2021
At the start of 2021, most held out hope that this year would bring about a return to the normalcy that 2020 lacked. However, in many ways 2021 was a continuation of the previous year. The coronavirus pandemic continued to dominate all aspects of life both nationally and in Georgia and served once again as […]
Posted inCoronavirus
What is Georgia doing to fight the latest COVID-19 surge?
Georgia is throwing money and manpower at the latest surge in coronavirus. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that the state will spend $100 million to put up to 1,000 additional health-care workers on the job battling the spike in COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant. Up to 200 Georgia National Guard troops also will […]
Posted inWeather
Will it rain all day today in Georgia?
Rain will be a staple of the day throughout much of North and Central Georgia as the storm system that began yesterday works its way through the state. According to the National Weather Service, there will be a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. More showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Georgia reported more than 13,000 new coronavirus cases yesterday
Gov. Brian Kemp ordered up to 2,500 Georgia National Guard troops to prepare for deployment Tuesday as the state set a record high for coronavirus cases, Atlanta’s WGCL-TV reported Tuesday. The state Department of Public Health reported 13,670 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 or likely cases detected by positive antigen rapid tests, the highest total […]
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Severe storms possible in Georgia the rest of the week
Thunderstorms will be possible across north and central Georgia beginning today and tonight. According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats will be gusty to damaging winds, a brief tornado, periods of heavy rain, and occasional cloud-to-ground lightning. Isolated flooding will be possible where the heaviest rain occurs across north Georgia. There is a […]
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Peach Drop canceled due to COVID-19 surge
ATLANTA — As the positive cases of COVID-19 continue to surge and upon advice from public health professionals the City of Atlanta announces the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve Peach Drop. “In consultation with public health officials, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the Peach Drop,” said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. “As […]
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70-year-old Georgia man shot inside his home
A 70-year-old Georgia resident was shot in his home at about 11:42 p.m. Monday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, shooting victim, 70-year-old Peter Taylor, was in is home when he was wounded by gun fire. Paramedics arrived at his home on Century Place and transported him to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance. According to […]