The outbreak of new coronavirus at a Washington state nursing home reflects a heightened risk for infections of residents and staff at long-term care facilities. Georgia nursing homes, in fact, are reviewing their infection prevention protocols and emergency preparedness plans amid the coronavirus crisis, an industry group told GHN on Tuesday. Gov. Brian Kemp announced […]
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Here’s what Atlanta is doing to respond to coronavirus
In response to the announcement that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia, Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made public the city’s ongoing preparations to the health threats posed by coronavirus. “The full efforts of the City are invested in the urgent and deliberate coordinated response with federal and state partners this health […]
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64-year-old Georgia Man Arrested on Charges of Exposing Himself to Children
SYLVANIA — A 64-year-old Georgia man has been arrested and charged with four counts of Child Molestation and seven counts of Public Indecency. The Screven County Sheriffs Office arrested Herman Adamson last week after witnesses reported that Adamson was exposing himself to children playing in a neighborhood. The Sheriffs department called in the Georgia Bureau […]
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Coronavirus in Georgia: What We Know
New details have emerged about the two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Georgia. While specifics about the two cases are not being released due to privacy conerns, Fulton County officials were able to give some new information about the cases in Georgia. We now know that the two infected residents are a 56-year-old man and […]
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Hall County School system asks students who have traveled outside the U.S. in the last 2 weeks to call before attending
HALL COUNTY — In response to the spread of coronavirus nationwide, the Hall County School District is requiring all students who have traveled outside the United States within the past 14 days to call their schools for guidance prior to coming to school or participating in school sponsored activities. According to the district, students should […]
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Georgia Congresswoman releases web page of coronavirus resources
Now that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Fulton County, Georgians are scrambling to get as much information as they can on the virus. State officials and representatives are also working to supply information to residents as quickly as possible. One Congresswoman has created a list of resources to help Georgians learn more […]
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Coronavirus has spread to Georgia
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp said the two confirmed cases of coronavirus were two people who live in the same household and one of them had recently returned from Italy. They have been quarantined in their home and live in Fulton County. One of the two individuals came […]
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Juvenile Arrested in Fatal Monroe County Fire
A minor has been arrested in connection with a fatal fire in Monroe County. According to state fire officials, the minor allegedly burned down the house he was living in, killing two people who were trapped inside. The minor was arrested on two counts of Felony Murder, one count of Arson in the First Degree, […]
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Should Georgia get rid of Daylight Saving Time?
Lawmakers want to hear from voters on how the Peach State should keep time. The state Senate unanimously passed legislation Monday calling for a nonbinding advisory referendum asking whether Georgia should continue switching back and forth twice a year between standard time and daylight saving time, observe standard time all year or go with daylight […]
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The creator of VeggieTales is releasing a new Bible for toddlers and preschoolers this Easter
The creator of the popular children’s institution, VeggieTales, is releasing a new Bible aimed at kids just in time for Easter. VeggieTales creator and celebrated author Phil Vischer’s newest release will be called the Laugh and Learn Bible for Little Ones. This new board book edition builds on the successful launch of the Laugh and […]