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, […]
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Georgia insurance commissioner tells testing labs to keep the cost of coronavirus tests down
Georgia’s insurance chief is sending a message to health insurers and testing labs during the coronavirus crisis. On Monday afternoon, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released a second Directive to Georgia’s insurance industry with additional measures aimed at assisting individuals and business impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 public health challenge. “Not only […]
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Atlanta says ‘no more evictions’ for 60 days amid coronavirus outbreak
The city of Atlanta is halting residential evictions for 60 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an Executive Order calling on the Atlanta Housing Authority, Atlanta Beltline Inc., Fulton County / City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority, Invest Atlanta, Partners for Home and the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants […]
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Coronavirus closures and cancelations for the city of Woodstock
The City of Woodstock is open for business, but offices are temporarily closed to the public to limit exposure to the COVID-19 virus as city staff continues to serve residents and businesses. A number of online options for interacting with city government are available and under development. Officials are in contact with Georgia Department of […]