President Donald Trump has declared Georgia a major disaster area due to the impacts of coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Sunday. “Georgia is grateful for this designation, as it will enable the state to continue partnering with federal agencies in a coordinated fight against this pandemic,” Kemp said. “The presidential declaration is a critical step […]
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39.5% of Georgia adults have a higher risk of coronavirus complications
About 39.5 percent of Georgia adults are considered at risk of coronavirus complications because of age or pre-existing medical conditions, the 10th-lowest share among the 50 states, according to a study released March 17 by the website 24/7 Wall St. The share of adults over age 60 out of the total at-risk adult population is 69 […]
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WATCH: Georgia’s faithful come in droves to pray outside local hospitals
In the midst of the uncertainty and despair caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia’s faithful are heading to the frontlines of the battle to offer prayers and support to those in the hospital and to doctors and medical staff. Groups from several congregations are organizing and parking outside of hospitals to sit in their cars, […]
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Coronavirus deaths surge in Georgia
Georgia’s battle with coronavirus took a deadly turn Saturday as the Georgia Department of Health reported 10 deaths since noon, bringing the state’s total number of coronavirus deaths to 79. In total, Georgia has had 14 new deaths reported in 24 hours. Four of the new deaths reported Saturday evening came from Dougherty County, which […]
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Dunwoody residents ordered to shelter in place
DUNWOODY — The city of Dunwoody joins the growing number of Georgia cities ordering residents to shelter in place. The order begins at midnight Sunday and will be in effect at least through April 15. “This is our strongest statement yet in demonstrating how important it is that we work together to help limit the […]
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Georgia reports four more coronavirus deaths since Friday night
As of Saturday afternoon, Georgia’s cases of coronavirus have risen to 2,366 total confirmed cases. There have been four more deaths reported since 7 p.m. Friday evening. As testing expands throughout the state the numbers are starting to reflect national and worldwide trends. Georgia’s death rate has dropped below 3% and its hospitalization rate has […]
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First confirmed coronavirus deaths hit Cherokee and Pickens Counties
A resident of Cherokee and a resident of Pickens County have died from the coronavirus, marking each county’s first death from the pandemic. The North Georgia Health District has received notice Friday that residents in Cherokee and Pickens counties, who had previously been listed in the Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report […]
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Emory begins testing coronavirus vaccine
Clinical trials to study a potential new vaccine for coronavirus began Friday morning at Emory University in Atlanta, the school announced. The study trials, which started earlier this month in Seattle, are the first phase of a process expected to take at least a year to complete. Overseen by the National Institutes of Health, the trials mark […]
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Gwinnett County is under a stay at home order until April 13
All of Gwinnett County is now under a stay at home order until April 13, including all unincorporated areas, all cities, and most businesses. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash and the mayors of the cities in Gwinnett issued the stay at home orders for their respective jurisdictions as a means to protect the health, […]
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Georgia releases number of coronavirus deaths per county
Starting with Friday night’s COVID-19 status update, the Georgia Department of Public Health has started releasing the number of coronavirus deaths in each of Georgia’s counties. Dougherty County has the most coronavirus deaths in the state at 13. In Fulton County, 12 people have died from the virus. Cobb County and Lee County each have […]