Eight top executives of Georgia-based companies are among dozens of CEOs, economists and scholars President Donald Trump has appointed to look for ways to smoothly reopen a U.S. economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the advisory group represent a variety of industries from agriculture and banking to transportation and sports. Georgia appointees include […]
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Behind the Numbers: A closer look at coronavirus in Dougherty County
As more data comes in from the Georgia Department of Public Health about the spread of coronavirus in Georgia, it paints a sobering picture of how COVID-19 is impacting Dougherty County, which is a hotspot for the virus. Background: If you don’t live in South Georgia, you may not be familiar with Dougherty County, however, […]
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Police search for men who stole 19 puppies from a Georgia pet store
LAWRENCEVILLE — The Gwinnett County Police Department is trying to identify two men who broke into a pet store and stole 19 puppies worth approximately $60,000 dollars. The burglary occurred at 1848 Old Norcross Road around 1:50 AM on April 10th. The two suspects broke into the business by smashing the front door. Once they […]
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Police search for man who stole Playstation 4 from Sugar Hill Church
Police in Gwinnett County are searching for a suspect who was caught on camera stealing a Playstation 4 from a church in Sugar Hill. The GCPD Burglary Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a burglary to the According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, on March 22, between 4:30 and […]
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Here’s how Georgia’s schools are feeding students during the lockdown
For some children, school is the only place where they can reliably get something to eat. And that’s been a challenge since Gov. Brian Kemp early this month ordered Georgia’s schools to close for the rest of the academic year to try to contain the spread of COVID-19. Nearly 60% of Georgia’s public school students qualify for […]
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Georgia will share addresses of coronavirus infected patients with 911 centers
The state of Georgia will begin sharing the list of addresses of patients who have confirmed coronavirus cases with 911 centers in their areas. According to the governor’s office, this is part of an effort to protect first responders who may interact with patients within the 21 day window that they are infectious. As hospitals, […]
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The city of Norcross is providing free food for those facing economic hardship due to coronavirus
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 […]
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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 […]