Results of final-phase testing for a COVID-19 vaccine partly taking place in Atlanta show nearly 95% effectiveness at preventing the virus, marking a huge breakthrough in the push to end the global pandemic, Emory University researchers announced Monday. The vaccine produced by the pharmaceutical company Moderna and given to more than 700 volunteers in Atlanta […]
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Now you can check out a Chromebook from DeKalb County libraries
DeKalb County residents who need a computer for digital learning or filling out job applications can go to the library to check out a Chromebook for six hours. DeKalb County Public Library has launched a new service for patrons in which select branches now have Google Chromebooks. Clarkston, Salem-Panola, Scott Candler, Stonecrest and Wesley Chapel-William […]
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New Amazon delivery station coming to Doraville
DORAVILLE — Amazon plans to open a new metro Atlanta delivery station in Doraville and has purchased property in the city for the new station. The new station will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers inside and outside of the I-285 perimeter. “The City of Doraville is excited to add Amazon […]
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Cherokee County School district to provide meals for students on Thanksgiving Break
Students in Cherokee County can still get school lunches even while the school system is out for Thanksgiving Break. The school system is offering a special to-go free meal service for all students during the break. Meal pick up will be from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at two locations only — Hasty […]
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As Georgia enters coronavirus red zone, residents worry about holiday travel
With the holidays fast approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic showing new signs of spiking across the country, many Georgians face tough decisions about whether to visit their relatives and friends or stay home. Dr. Henry Wu, the director of Emory University’s TravelWell Center, plans to virtually connect with his elderly parents this holiday season since […]
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Georgia Man Dies in Collision with FedEx Truck
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on I-475 southbound, just before the Eisenhower Parkway exit. The collision occurred just before 1 a.m. Sunday morning. It was reported that a 2018 Honda Civic driven by 58-year-old Todd Allen Glessner of Warner Robins, was involved in a collision with a […]
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News Blog: Where to get a coronavirus test in North Georgia
The rapid rise in coronavirus cases continues throughout Georgia. If you live in North Georgia and want to get tested, there are several options available to you. You can get a free COVID-19 test from local Public Health in North Georgia. The latest testing schedule is below. You can call 1-888-881-1474 to make an appointment. […]
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Georgia Elections Chief Fires Back at Trump
The dissension among the republican ranks following Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden continued Saturday with Georgia’s elections chief firing back at the president in response to an earlier Trump tweet. The war of words among republicans began earlier this week when both of Georgia’s republican senators sent a statement demanding Georgia Secretary of State […]
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Trump lashes out at Brian Kemp
In his latest post-election tweet-storm, President Donald Trump lashed out at fellow republican and ally Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and appeared to accuse Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger of conspiring with Stacey Abrams to cheat in favor of Joe Biden during the presidential election. Below is the tweet from Trump: The consent decree […]
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Georgia student grows 548 pound pumpkin
More than 25 pumpkins were submitted to Georgia 4-H’s 2020 statewide pumpkin-growing contest, with the largest pumpkin, cultivated in north Georgia’s Union County, weighing in at a whopping 548 pounds. All Georgia 4-H youth were encouraged to participate by submitting one pumpkin for consideration. Participants took their entries to their local University of Georgia Cooperative […]