Dougherty, Fulton and Cobb Counties have had the most deaths in Georgia from coronavirus, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Dougherty County, where the virus spread through two large funerals in Albany leads the state in COVID-19 deaths with 69. The total number of confirmed cases in Dougherty is 1,076. Fulton County has […]
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More details released about coronavirus outbreaks in Georgia nursing homes
The Georgia Department of Public Health released its weekly list of long-term care facilities that have had confirmed cases of coronavirus either from residents or staff. Long-term care facilities generally refers to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and coronavirus is known to spread rapidly in these types of facilities. More details were given this […]
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Savannah Police Department recovers stolen packages
SAVANNAH — Police in Savannah recovered four packages they say were stolen from an apartment complex on East Victory Drive during a routine traffic stop last week. According to the Savannah Police Department, on April 6 at about 5:29 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white-colored Chevrolet Malibu after the officer observed […]
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Have researchers at UGA found a way to slow Parkinson’s Disease?
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center and their colleagues have found that “natural killer” white blood cells could guard against the cascade of cellular changes that lead to Parkinson’s disease and help stop its progression. Natural killer (NK) cells are white blood cells that can kill tumors without being “told” from the body to […]
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Newton County releases prisoners during coronavirus pandemic
Newton County is among several Georgia counties looking to reduce their prison populations in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus through the jail. Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County judges say they are actively working together to reduce the Newton County Jail population amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The jail population was significantly […]
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Georgia Congressmen demand answers from Windstream on connectivity issues
Three Georgia Congressmen are demanding Windstream answer complaints from consumers about connectivity issues in rural areas during the COVID-19 outbreak. Georgia representatives Doug Collins, Austin Scott and Sanford Bishop Jr. sent a letter to the Internet provider today asking for action and answers. “In the past, we have written to you regarding the inadequate internet […]
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GBI investigating theft of campaign signs in Candler County coroner’s race
CANDLER COUNTY — Elections for county coroner in Georgia often become surprisingly heated and controversial. The latest controversy in a coroner’s race? The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate missing campaign sings in Candler County in the coroner’s race. According to the GBI, On Wednesday, April 8, Middle Judicial Circuit District […]
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Garbage collectors are unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic
The sacrifices America’s doctors, nurses and other first responders are making to care for coronavirus patients are receiving an outpouring of praise and thanks. But another group of workers risking their health to perform their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t getting nearly as much attention: the nation’s garbage collectors. “We handle a lot of […]
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Kemp’s Plea to the Faithful: Worship Online for Easter Sunday and Passover
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is pleading with local churches and congregations and urging them not to meet in person for Easter Sunday and Passover services. Kemp is asking Georgians to plan for online or call-in religious services, including Easter Sunday on April 12. “I greatly appreciate faith leaders across our state who have made the […]
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Former Georgia reality star Todd Chrisley says he has coronavirus
Former metro Atlanta resident and star of the USA Network reality show “Chrisley Knows Best” Todd Chrisley said on his podcast earlier this week that he had tested positive for coronavirus. On the podcast, Chrisley said he had been battling the virus for three weeks and was hospitalized with a fever between 100 and 103 […]