(The Center Square) – The share of Georgia residents who have some or a lot of trust in coronavirus researchers and scientists was 91.1 percent, according to a new study by a consortium of four universities, including Northwestern. In contrast, 3.5 percent of the state’s residents said their level of trust in COVID-19 researchers and scientists […]
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As hospitalizations rise, health care workers call on Brian Kemp to make masks mandatory
Hundreds of Georgia health care workers are urging Gov. Brian Kemp to require people to wear face masks in public. Those workers are signing a letter, to be sent Thursday morning, that also calls on Kemp to shut bars and nightclubs and prohibit gatherings of more than 25 people, including at houses of worship. The […]
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Dog tests positive for coronavirus in Georgia
A dog has tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia, marking the state’s first case of COVID-19 found in a dog. The state Department of Public Health said Wednesday a six-year-old mixed breed was tested for coronavirus after developing a fatal neurological condition. The agency did not say where the dog resided. The dog was tested […]
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Officials encourage masks as coronavirus cases spike
Georgia’s number of new coronavirus cases in a single-day hit another high Wednesday, as the state added 2,946 new cases to its numbers. Keeping with current trends, hospitalizations were also high, with 224 more people hospitalized in one day. Georgia’s total number of COVID-19 cases is now 84,237, with 2,827 people dead from the virus […]
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The Apple Pie Pretzel is back at QuikTrip
In celebration of the summer season, QuikTrip has once again put a twist on a classic seasonal treat. For a limited time only, QuikTrip is bringing back the Apple Pie Pretzel, freshly baked at all QT Kitchens locations. The summertime snackle is back by popular demand after a successful launch last year. The snackle is a […]
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DeKalb County alerts residents and visitors to ‘imminent threat’ of coronavirus
If you are in DeKalb County during the July 4 weekend, expect to get an alert on your phone warning you about the dangers of coronavirus. DeKalb County will activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s warning system to alert residents and visitors to the “imminent threat” posed by the increasing number of COVID-19 infections in […]
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These are the options Brantley County is considering for reopening schools
The Brantley County School System hasn’t released exact plans for what school will look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Superintendent Dr. Kim Morgan has unveiled three plans the school system could use depending on how the outbreak looks when school starts August 4. The plans are below: Plan 1: This is the school system’s […]
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Here are Glynn County’s plans for opening schools
The Glynn County School System announced its plans for going back to school in August amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Like several other Georgia school systems, parents will have the option to choose traditional face-to-face instruction or virtual learning when school resumes August 11. Parents who choose the online learning option will need to complete a […]
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17-year-old Julia Mann has been found
A teenage girl who has been missing since February has been found, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s department officials say 17-year-old Julia Mann has been located and appears to be safe. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Julia disappeared from her home in Oconee County alone and of her own accord.
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As ‘COVID fatigue’ sets in, cases and hospitalizations rise
Tired of wearing a mask in public places? Do you ever forget to take one along when you go out? Are you weary of social distancing with friends and family members? Is your hand-washing getting less frequent and a little less thorough? These may be signs that weariness with COVID-19 guidelines is setting in. This […]