Georgia now has over 15,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, as of 7 p.m. April 15, Georgia has 15,260 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been 3,006 hospitalizations from the virus, meaning if you are infected with COVID-19, there is a 19.7% chance you will be hospitalized. 576 […]
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These eight Georgians have been chosen to advise Trump on re-opening the economy
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 […]
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Vernon Jones endorses Donald Trump for president
Vernon Jones is making headlines again. This time, the democrat is under fire from his own party after an unexpected endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Jones, who has stayed largely out of the spotlight in recent years, was the former CEO of DeKalb County and has always been a polarizing figure […]
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More than 500 people have died from coronavirus in Georgia
Georgia has now had more than 500 people die from coronavirus. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, as of noon April 14, 501 people have died from COVID-19 statewide. The state has reported a total of 14,223 cases of coronavirus with 2,769 of those resulting in hospitalization. The county with the most deaths […]
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Missing Gwinnett County 24-year-old has been found
LAWRENCEVILLE — Gwinnett County police say a missing 24-year-old Lawrenceville woman has been found. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday, April 13, Keyanna Lloyd was located by a passerby on New Hope Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. Police say She was in good condition and reunited with her family shortly thereafter. Lloyd left her house around […]
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Non-Perishable Foods: The secret to making the most out of grocery trips during the coronavirus pandemic
During the current COVID-19 crisis, many people find themselves wondering how to eat healthy meals while remaining at home. Making fewer trips to the grocery store means that personal food supplies need to last longer. If you are at a loss for what items to stock up on, use MyPlate, www.choosemyplate.gov, as a guide to help […]
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Arthur M. Blank Family foundation to provide meals for hospital workers
ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation have announced three new programs in partnership with Piedmont Healthcare, CHRIS 180 and Chef Hugh Acheson to donate meals to surrounding Atlanta communities amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The Piedmont Healthcare program, which launched last week, will provide 5,000 meals a week to Piedmont Hospitals in Fayette […]
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DeKalb County surpasses 1,000 coronavirus cases
As of 7 p.m. Monday, DeKalb County became the third county in Georgia to surpass the 1,000 case mark for COVID-19. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, DeKalb now has 1,006 confirmed coronavirus cases and 15 deaths from the virus. Fulton County leads the state in number of coronavirus cases with 1,635 confirmed […]
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Atlanta Police search for two men who assaulted police recruit
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is searching for two men who allegedly broke into an Atlanta Police recruit’s home and assaulted him. Sketches of the suspects provided by the police department are below. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. According to the Atlanta Police Department, […]
