The Varsity in midtown shutdown temporarily Thursday after learning an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. According to the AJC, the restaurant’s dining area will be sanitized and will reopen Friday, but the carhop service will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Glynn County School system to hold Kindergarten registration blitz The Glynn County School […]
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When should you get tested for COVID-19?
As Georgia’s number of coronavirus cases continue to surge, the number of people exposed to the virus continues to climb, leaving many Georgians to wonder when the ideal time is to get tested. According to the Burke County Health Department, the ideal time to get tested is between four and seven days from when you […]
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Alpharetta Farmer’s Market returns Saturday
ALPHARETTA — The Alpharetta Business Association will bring its farmers market back to Downtown Alpharetta Saturday with a number of safety protocols in place to address social distancing and other heightened public health guidelines. The market has been operating in a different, smaller location since mid-May. “The Alpharetta Business Association has done a good job […]
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Macon mayor makes plea to residents after ‘drastic increase’ in COVID-19 cases
MACON — Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert is pleading with residents, business owners and visitors to take precautions outlined by health professionals seriously during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve seen such a drastic increase in confirmed cases in recent weeks, and – coupled with regular health issues – that has put a strain on healthcare, public […]
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15-year-old missing from Tunnel Hill
TUNNEL HILL — Police in Whitfield County are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy from Tunnel Hill. According to police, 15-year-old Dakota Gibson was last seen near Northwest High School on July 7. Dakota is registered as a missing endangered juvenile with the Whitfield County Sheriffs’ Office. He is described as a 15-year-old white male […]
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Georgia Power may pass COVID-19 safety costs on to customers
Georgia Power can recover $7.7 million it spent on COVID-19 safety expenses, but drew criticism over the message that it sends when it sticks customers with the tab. This week’s 3-2 vote by the Georgia Public Service Commission allows the company to eventually collect the money it spent on overtime, cleaning supplies, protective gear for […]
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It’s Official: Masks are required in the city of Atlanta
ATLANTA — She said she would do it in an interview on MSNBC Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening she did it. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms followed through on her promise to make masks mandatory in the city of Atlanta. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an executive order Wednesday evening requiring all people to wear […]
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NEWS BLOG: Alpharetta coronavirus testing by appointment only Thursday and Friday
The Fulton County Health Department has announced that there will be no drive-up or walk-up COVID-19 testing at the Alpharetta site Thursday and Friday this week. Those needing tests can call the COVID-19 Hotline at (404) 613-8150 to schedule your appointment for tomorrow or later this week.
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Graffiti found on Marietta Square
MARIETTA – A recent incident of graffiti on the Marietta square has prompted the Marietta Police Department to remind residents to report any graffiti they see immediately. “At a minimum, these need to be reported to MPD as they are acts of vandalism of property. Even more important, we need our investigators to determine who […]
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Fatal fire claims Chatham County resident’s life
SAVANNAH — State fire officials are investigating a fatal fire at a home near Savannah that took the life of one person July 5. Shortly before 2 p.m. on the afternoon of July 5, Chatham County Emergency Services responded to a residential fire on Mark Circle near the city of Savannah in Chatham County. When […]