While the number of new cases reported in a single day dipped slightly Tuesday, the number of newly reported hospitalizations and ICU admissions increased significantly. The state added 1,874 new cases, down from 2,207 new cases the previous day. However, the state saw 227 new hospitalizations and 34 new ICU admissions. In the last two […]
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Savannah requires face masks
SAVANNAH — The city of Savannah has become the first city in Georgia to require face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, bucking a portion of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s order stating cities cannot impose harsher restrictions on residents than those imposed by the state. Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, signed an emergency order Tuesday requiring […]
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Car crashes through Emergency Room at Piedmont Hospital in Buckhead, killing one
A car crashed through the Emergency Room doors at Piedmont Hospital in Buckhead Tuesday morning, striking two people in the waiting room and bumping several others. One person died after being struck by the vehicle. According to the Atlanta Police Department, a woman was arriving for an appointment between 7 and 7:30 a.m. and lost […]
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Here’s how the Supreme Court’s decision on Louisiana’s abortion law could affect Georgia’s abortion law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to shoot down Louisiana abortion restrictions could affect the future of Georgia’s strict 2019 anti-abortion law. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s liberal wing to make a 5 – 4 majority opinion announced Monday that overturns a Louisiana law, which would have required doctors who perform abortions to have […]
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Savannah Police warn residents of man harassing women at park
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department is making residents aware of reports that a white male is harassing and striking women at Daffin Park. The department says it was made aware of a couple of incidents where women have been harassed and struck by a white male while in Daffin Park, enjoying the amenities of […]
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Gwinnett County park to get playground with features for children with disabilities
SUWANEE — George Pierce Park in Gwinnett County will be getting $2.55 million worth of improvements including a playground with features for children with disabilities. The improvements are being added on the easternmost part of the park near the adult softball fields. The county is adding restrooms and a playground connected to a wheelchair-accessible […]
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Dogtopia comes to Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA — Dogtopia, a nationwide dog daycare, boarding and spa facility, is opening a new location in West Midtown July 1. Located right behind the Westside Provisions District at 1201 West Lane, this location marks the first Dogtopia in Atlanta and the second in Georgia. Dogtopia uses webcam technology in each playroom to allow pet […]
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Kemp extends COVID-19 executive order as cases rise
In response to a rising number of cases and hospitalizations for COVID-19, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his executive order requiring social distancing measures. The order was set to expire June 30 and has been extended through July 15. The order requires social distancing, bans gatherings of more than 50 people unless there is […]
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Here are the bills that could become new laws in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers just wrapped up this year’s wrangling of bills at the state Capitol, managing to push through several pieces of legislation in a hectic two-week period marked by fears over coronavirus. Hundreds of bills fell by the wayside as the COVID-19 pandemic rushed into Georgia starting in mid-March. Lawmakers in the General Assembly took a three-month hiatus, […]
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Georgia nears 80,000 coronavirus cases
Georgia posted its second consecutive day with more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases and its eighth consecutive day with more than 1,000 new cases Monday. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide is 79,417. The state also reported 113 new hospitalizations for the virus, bringing the total number of hospitalizations to 10,824 statewide. […]