While all industries have been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, food and agriculture have been among the hardest hit segments of the U.S. economy. The primary reason lies in the composition of household food expenditures. The impacts of the pandemic appear to vary by commodity based on two critical issues: perishability and labor use. Perishables […]
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Standoff at Super 8 in Augusta ends in gunfire
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man they had come to do a welfare check on ended in gunfire after the man allegedly fired his weapon at SWAT team members, who returned fire killing the man. On Wednesday, April 15 at about 11:50 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked by the […]
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Mail thieves caught stealing from free-standing mailbox in Roswell
ROSWELL — The Roswell Police Department caught two men breaking into a freestanding blue mailbox on Brannon Square in Roswell during the overnight hours of April 6. Detectives recovered a large quantity of stolen mail, and fear there may be more unknowing victims. Police ask that anyone who dropped off checks or other forms of […]
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AMBER Alert: Georgia 2-year-old missing since April 15
An AMBER alert has been issued for a 2-year-old girl last seen April 15 in Griffin. The missing child’s name is Amina Cole, she is black with black hair and brown eyes. Amina is believed to be with Johnetta Leigh Taylor, who is described by authorities as a 21-year-old black woman with dark hair that […]
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Could an arthritis drug work on coronavirus? Georgia State University researchers say ‘yes’
Researchers at Georgia State University say they have found an FDA approved arthritis drug that works against coronavirus. Auranofin, a drug approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is effective at inhibiting the novel coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, Georgia State University researchers have found. The researchers tested the drug as […]
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Your block party could cost you $1,000 or a year in jail
Block parties have become all the rage during the coronavirus pandemic, but no matter how much social distancing neighbors say they are putting in place, these gatherings are illegal under Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place order. Enter law enforcement. Residents who break the law can expect to hear from local law enforcement about it, and […]
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Georgia crosses 15,000 mark for coronavirus cases
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 […]
