As the COVID-19 outbreak continues and all Georgia public school facilities are closed, many resources are available to students, parents and families to ensure children have access to food and learning opportunities. The Georgia Department of Education is working with state and local partners to provide school meals for students, donate digital devices to students […]
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Georgia State Senator Brandon Beach tests positive for coronavirus
ALPHARETTA — One of Georgia’s top lawmakers has tested positive for coronavirus. State Sen. Brandon Beach, a republican from Alpharetta, announced Wednesday evening that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in quarantine at his home for at least the next 14 days. Beach was last at the state Capitol for Monday’s special […]
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Georgia’s coronavirus death toll is now at 3
Two people in Southwest Georgia have died after contracting coronavirus and receiving treatment at a local hospital in Albany, hospital officials confirmed Wednesday. The deaths increase the total number of known fatalities traced to COVID-19 to three in Georgia so far. The state Department of Public Health reported 197 positive cases have been confirmed within 28 counties […]
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Georgia’s restaurants, hotels and retail shops hit hard by coronavirus
Bars, restaurants, hotels and retail stores across Georgia are bearing the brunt of the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. Restaurants are closing the dine-in portions of their businesses to prevent the spread of the virus and limiting their operations to drive-through and takeout orders. Stores are limiting their hours of operation, cutting employee hours […]
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Looking for something to do with the kids? Try a virtual visit to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
For parents who have suddenly found themselves thrust into the role of primary educator for their now-homebound children, finding new educational activities to fill the day can be a challenge. For those parents, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta has debuted a new virtual program called #CMAatHome. Each weekday at 11 a.m., the Museum will provide an […]
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Calhoun City Schools and Gordon County Schools Will Remain Closed Through April 10
Calhoun City Schools and Gordon County Schools have announced they will remain closed through Spring Break, which ends April 10. The school systems are following Gov. Brian Kemp’s executive order as well as the latest guidance from the CDC. Teachers will make contact with students in order to continue instructional activities through April 3. No […]
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Georgia orders businesses to file partial unemployment claims for workers temporarily laid off during coronavirus outbreak
Georgia businesses who temporarily lay off workers during the coronavirus outbreak are now required to file partial unemployment claims for those workers. According to state officials, the move will result in workers receiving unemployment benefits faster. “We are laser-focused on assisting the hardworking Georgians who have been impacted by the spread of the virus,” said Gov. […]
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Atlanta takes steps to provide coronavirus relief
The City of Atlanta is taking steps to provide relief to individuals and businesses that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the city is setting aside $7 million to provide emergency assistance to those affected by COVID-19. The total funds, which will come from the general fund uncommitted fund balance, may […]
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3 deaths in Albany may be linked to coronavirus
The recent deaths of three southwest Georgia residents are being investigated as possibly having been caused by the new coronavirus. The Dougherty County coroner, Michael Fowler, said Tuesday that the deaths of the three people “are suspicious’’ and that tests are being run in those cases by the GBI medical examiner’s office. The deaths, all […]
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Cyclist dies from injuries received during crash in Savannah
SAVANNAH — A cyclist who was struck by a car while crossing a street has died from his injuries, Savannah police officials say. The Savannah Police Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a March 5 crash on Abercorn Street and Largo Drive that resulted in one fatality on March 15. According to the Savannah Police Department, […]