If you are in DeKalb County during the July 4 weekend, expect to get an alert on your phone warning you about the dangers of coronavirus. DeKalb County will activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s warning system to alert residents and visitors to the “imminent threat” posed by the increasing number of COVID-19 infections in […]
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These are the options Brantley County is considering for reopening schools
The Brantley County School System hasn’t released exact plans for what school will look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Superintendent Dr. Kim Morgan has unveiled three plans the school system could use depending on how the outbreak looks when school starts August 4. The plans are below: Plan 1: This is the school system’s […]
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Here are Glynn County’s plans for opening schools
The Glynn County School System announced its plans for going back to school in August amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Like several other Georgia school systems, parents will have the option to choose traditional face-to-face instruction or virtual learning when school resumes August 11. Parents who choose the online learning option will need to complete a […]
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17-year-old Julia Mann has been found
A teenage girl who has been missing since February has been found, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s department officials say 17-year-old Julia Mann has been located and appears to be safe. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Julia disappeared from her home in Oconee County alone and of her own accord.
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As ‘COVID fatigue’ sets in, cases and hospitalizations rise
Tired of wearing a mask in public places? Do you ever forget to take one along when you go out? Are you weary of social distancing with friends and family members? Is your hand-washing getting less frequent and a little less thorough? These may be signs that weariness with COVID-19 guidelines is setting in. This […]
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COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions on the rise in Georgia
While the number of new cases reported in a single day dipped slightly Tuesday, the number of newly reported hospitalizations and ICU admissions increased significantly. The state added 1,874 new cases, down from 2,207 new cases the previous day. However, the state saw 227 new hospitalizations and 34 new ICU admissions. In the last two […]
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Savannah requires face masks
SAVANNAH — The city of Savannah has become the first city in Georgia to require face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, bucking a portion of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s order stating cities cannot impose harsher restrictions on residents than those imposed by the state. Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, signed an emergency order Tuesday requiring […]
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Car crashes through Emergency Room at Piedmont Hospital in Buckhead, killing one
A car crashed through the Emergency Room doors at Piedmont Hospital in Buckhead Tuesday morning, striking two people in the waiting room and bumping several others. One person died after being struck by the vehicle. According to the Atlanta Police Department, a woman was arriving for an appointment between 7 and 7:30 a.m. and lost […]
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Here’s how the Supreme Court’s decision on Louisiana’s abortion law could affect Georgia’s abortion law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to shoot down Louisiana abortion restrictions could affect the future of Georgia’s strict 2019 anti-abortion law. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s liberal wing to make a 5 – 4 majority opinion announced Monday that overturns a Louisiana law, which would have required doctors who perform abortions to have […]
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Savannah Police warn residents of man harassing women at park
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department is making residents aware of reports that a white male is harassing and striking women at Daffin Park. The department says it was made aware of a couple of incidents where women have been harassed and struck by a white male while in Daffin Park, enjoying the amenities of […]
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Gwinnett County park to get playground with features for children with disabilities
SUWANEE — George Pierce Park in Gwinnett County will be getting $2.55 million worth of improvements including a playground with features for children with disabilities. The improvements are being added on the easternmost part of the park near the adult softball fields. The county is adding restrooms and a playground connected to a wheelchair-accessible […]
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Dogtopia comes to Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA — Dogtopia, a nationwide dog daycare, boarding and spa facility, is opening a new location in West Midtown July 1. Located right behind the Westside Provisions District at 1201 West Lane, this location marks the first Dogtopia in Atlanta and the second in Georgia. Dogtopia uses webcam technology in each playroom to allow pet […]
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Kemp extends COVID-19 executive order as cases rise
In response to a rising number of cases and hospitalizations for COVID-19, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his executive order requiring social distancing measures. The order was set to expire June 30 and has been extended through July 15. The order requires social distancing, bans gatherings of more than 50 people unless there is […]
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Here are the bills that could become new laws in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers just wrapped up this year’s wrangling of bills at the state Capitol, managing to push through several pieces of legislation in a hectic two-week period marked by fears over coronavirus. Hundreds of bills fell by the wayside as the COVID-19 pandemic rushed into Georgia starting in mid-March. Lawmakers in the General Assembly took a three-month hiatus, […]
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Georgia nears 80,000 coronavirus cases
Georgia posted its second consecutive day with more than 2,000 new coronavirus cases and its eighth consecutive day with more than 1,000 new cases Monday. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide is 79,417. The state also reported 113 new hospitalizations for the virus, bringing the total number of hospitalizations to 10,824 statewide. […]
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Opioid overdoses are on the rise in Georgia amid COVID-19 pandemic
New data from the Georgia Department of Public Health indicates that Georgia may be experiencing an increase in drug overdoses that overlaps with the emergence of COVID-19. According to this data, the weekly number of Emergency Department visits with drug overdose syndrome has increased by 3% in the past nine weeks beginning April 4. Overdoses […]
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Georgia Supreme Court clears way for Atlanta’s Gulch project
The Georgia Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the planned $5 billion redevelopment of an area of downtown Atlanta known as The Gulch. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled the issuance of up to $1.25 billion in bonds to support the largest mixed-use development in the Southeast was “sound, feasible and reasonable.” A […]
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John Roberts joins liberal justices in striking down Louisiana abortion law
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. In the 5-4 decision released Monday, conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joined four of his more liberal colleagues in overturning the law. While supporters say the measure […]
