The City of Norcross along with Global Mall and Walia Hospitality Group — including Café Bombay, Masti and Ashiana restaurants — are working to provide free meals to local citizens fighting the economic effects of COVID-19. A special initiative of Mayor Newton’s, the effort will begin tomorrow, April 15th, with pickup available via drive-through in […]
Posted inWeather
Two dozen homes damaged in Walker County after Easter storms
LAFAYETTE — The Easter Sunday storm that may have spawned a tornado in the Center Post community damaged nearly two dozen homes. Walker County Fire Rescue personnel made the finding during a preliminary damage assessment along a four-mile stretch that included Ramey Road, Halls Valley Road and Highway 151. “The good news is there were […]
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State colleges take revenue hit from coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has cost the University System of Georgia about $200 million, losses that could add up to $350 million by the end of the summer, system Chancellor Steve Wrigley said Tuesday. The state’s 26 public colleges and universities have done some belt tightening to help offset income lost when the system was forced […]
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Georgia is bringing on 570 more healthcare professionals to combat coronavirus
In its continuing efforts to combat COVID-19, the state of Georgia is increasing staffing at local hospitals to support a patient surge that is expected to happen next week. At his coronavirus briefing yesterday at the State Capitol, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced the state’s plans to augment staffing levels for healthcare facilities in various […]
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Vernon Jones endorses Donald Trump for president
Vernon Jones is making headlines again. This time, the democrat is under fire from his own party after an unexpected endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Jones, who has stayed largely out of the spotlight in recent years, was the former CEO of DeKalb County and has always been a polarizing figure […]
Posted inCoronavirus
More than 500 people have died from coronavirus in Georgia
Georgia has now had more than 500 people die from coronavirus. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, as of noon April 14, 501 people have died from COVID-19 statewide. The state has reported a total of 14,223 cases of coronavirus with 2,769 of those resulting in hospitalization. The county with the most deaths […]
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Missing Gwinnett County 24-year-old has been found
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County police say a missing 24-year-old Lawrenceville woman has been found. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Keyanna Lloyd was located by a passerby on New Hope Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. Police say She was in good condition and reunited with her family shortly thereafter. Lloyd left her house around […]
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Non-Perishable Foods: The secret to making the most out of grocery trips during the coronavirus pandemic
During the current COVID-19 crisis, many people find themselves wondering how to eat healthy meals while remaining at home. Making fewer trips to the grocery store means that personal food supplies need to last longer. If you are at a loss for what items to stock up on, use MyPlate, www.choosemyplate.gov, as a guide to help […]
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Arthur M. Blank Family foundation to provide meals for hospital workers
ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation have announced three new programs in partnership with Piedmont Healthcare, CHRIS 180 and Chef Hugh Acheson to donate meals to surrounding Atlanta communities amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The Piedmont Healthcare program, which launched last week, will provide 5,000 meals a week to Piedmont Hospitals in Fayette […]
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DeKalb County surpasses 1,000 coronavirus cases
As of 7 p.m. Monday, DeKalb County became the third county in Georgia to surpass the 1,000 case mark for COVID-19. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, DeKalb now has 1,006 confirmed coronavirus cases and 15 deaths from the virus. Fulton County leads the state in number of coronavirus cases with 1,635 confirmed […]