DUNWOODY — The city of Dunwoody is barring restaurants within the city from dine-in service due to the coronavirus outbreak. During an emergency special called meeting Wednesday night, the Dunwoody City Council unanimously approved temporary dining restrictions for Dunwoody bars and restaurants to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus for employees and the public. […]

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues and all Georgia public school facilities are closed, many resources are available to students, parents and families to ensure children have access to food and learning opportunities. The Georgia Department of Education is working with state and local partners to provide school meals for students, donate digital devices to students […]

ALPHARETTA — One of Georgia’s top lawmakers has tested positive for coronavirus. State Sen. Brandon Beach, a republican from Alpharetta, announced Wednesday evening that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in quarantine at his home for at least the next 14 days. Beach was last at the state Capitol for Monday’s special […]

Two people in Southwest Georgia have died after contracting coronavirus and receiving treatment at a local hospital in Albany, hospital officials confirmed Wednesday. The deaths increase the total number of known fatalities traced to COVID-19 to three in Georgia so far. The state Department of Public Health reported 197 positive cases have been confirmed within 28 counties […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gwinnett County is under a local state of emergency until April 13. Among other provisions, the local state of emergency calls for all available resources of the county to be used as reasonably necessary to cope with the impact of COVID-19 on Gwinnett County. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash has signed a […]

DeKalb County is hosting a second virtual town hall on the coronavirus to help residents stay informed and prepared. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, the Board of Commissioners, District Health Director Dr. S. Elizabeth Ford and DeKalb County School District Interim Superintendent Ramona Tyson will host a virtual town hall meeting about COVID-19 and the county’s preparedness […]

Citing newly issued federal guidance regarding the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered all K-12 public schools in Georgia to close, starting Wednesday. Kemp signed an executive order Monday closing the schools through March 31. “This measure is critical to reducing local transmission in communities across our state, and I ask Georgians to continue to […]

Comcast is opening up its network of WiFi hotspots for the next 60 days due to the coronavirus. The hotspots will be available free to everyone, even if they are not a Comcast Xfinity customer. Comcast officials have announced several steps the company has taken to implement new policies for the next 60 days to […]