A Douglas County inmate’s attempt to escape while he was at a local hospital ended when the inmate allegedly accidentally shot himself, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to the GBI, preliminary information indicates that on Thursday, March 12, a Douglas County Deputy was at the WellStar Douglas Hospital with an inmate who […]
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Coronavirus related closings and service modifications for Fulton County
Fulton County has announced its slate of changes, closings and service modifications during the coronavirus pandemic. The county has been working closely with the Board of Health, the Georgia Department of Public Health, the CDC, the Fulton County and Atlanta school systems and cities in responding to COVID-19. “As we consider our response to this […]
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Here’s how the City of Canton is handling coronavirus
The City of Canton has announced its game plan for handling coronavirus. The city will be taking several measures including not disconnecting utilities and waiving late fees on utility payments for the next month. Below are the steps the city is taking: 1) Municipal Court trials scheduled for March 25th will be reset for April 22nd.2) […]
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Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival canceled
BROOKHAVEN — The City of Brookhaven has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, March 28 and 29, in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The Cherry Blossom Festival 5K scheduled for March 21 is also […]
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Kemp lays out plan to flatten the curve in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp urged Georgia residents to “come up with a game plan” for protecting their elderly loved ones and those with chronic health issues as concerns mount over a potential outbreak of coronavirus in the state. The governor’s advice came as public schools and universities closed across the state and the Georgia General Assembly […]
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The Georgia legislature will suspend its session after Friday due to coronavirus concerns
Georgia lawmakers are set to suspend the current legislative session indefinitely amid concerns over coronavirus following the state’s first death traced to the disease. The General Assembly will wrap up work Thursday and Friday, then break until “a future date to be determined,” according to a joint statement from Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker […]
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First coronavirus death reported in Georgia
A 67-year-old man with underlying medical conditions is the first Georgian to die from coronavirus. According to state health officials, the man was hospitalized at WellStar Kennestone Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 March 7. “Marty, the girls, and I are praying for the family and loved ones of this individual during this incredibly difficult […]
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Will this be the year the shoalie becomes Georgia’s official riverine sport fish?
Supporters of a fish that mostly calls Georgia’s rivers home say they hope this will be the year they finally reel in a long-sought honor. The shoal bass – more affectionally known as the shoalie – has been gaining in popularity among anglers who like a fish that will fight back. Most abundantly found in […]
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23-year-old Walker County man dies in fire
A 23-year-old Walker County man is dead after a fire destroyed his home in LaFayette. Fire officials say at about 11:30 p.m. on the night of March 5, the City of LaFayette Fire Department responded to a residential fire off of Fortune Street. When emergency personnel made their way inside the home, they discovered the […]
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Meet Oglethorpe University’s new president
After an extensive nationwide search, the Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Nicholas Ladany, PhD, as the next President of Oglethorpe University, effective July 1. Ladany will also serve as a member of the faculty, in the role of Professor of Psychology. Ladany is the Dean of the School of Leadership and Education […]