Another Georgia resident has tested positive for coronavirus. The patient has tested positive for the virus and that test is awaiting confirmation from the CDC. That brings the total number of cases in Georgia to five confirmed cases with two additional presumptive cases, one in Fulton County and the other in Gwinnett County. According to […]
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Emory University infectious disease expert ‘incredibly concerned’ about coronavirus
Georgia Public Health officials said Saturday that two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the state — one in Fulton County and one in Cobb County. Testing on those two patients was done by the CDC prior to the Georgia Public Health Laboratory having the capacity to test for the coronavirus, known as […]
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3 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Georgia
Three more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia and a fourth person has tested positive for the disease but the test result has not yet been confirmed, according to state health officials. The confirmed cases are in Cobb, Fulton and Polk Counties. The unconfirmed case is in Gwinnett County. The individual is from […]
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Democrats make push to take over Georgia state house in November
Georgia Democrats are off to a strong start in their bid to build on the electoral gains they made in congressional and legislative races two years ago. But Republicans say they will have the enthusiasm and resources to retain majorities in both the General Assembly and the state’s congressional delegation they have held for most […]
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Georgia election officials will have a public hearing on Athens-Clarke County’s decision to suspend use of new voting system
If you are an Athens-Clarke County resident who has an opinion on the county board of elections’ decision to stop using the new statewide voting system in favor of hand-marked paper ballots, you will have a chance to tell the state election board what you think of the decision next week. On Tuesday, the Athens-Clarke […]
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Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour this weekend
This is your yearly reminder that Daylight Saving Time is about to begin. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour starting Sunday. The state fire and insurance office also recommends residents change test and change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time you are changing your clocks. There is currently […]
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Georgia awaits CDC confirmation of possible third case of coronavirus
A third person in Georgia has tested positive for coronavirus, however the CDC has not yet confirmed the test. The patient is a 46-year-old woman who lives in Polk County and went to Floyd Medical Center for testing. The initial test was completed by the Georgia Public Health Labratory on Thursday. Testing protocols established by […]
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Georgia Investigators Are Still Working to Solve 2011 Murder of Robert Lee Simmons Jr.
TOCCOA — This month marks the nine year anniversary of the murder of Robert Lee Simmons Jr. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance with any information about Simmons’ last days and his murder. Simmons was 46 when he was found dead at his home at the Glendale Apartments on Norman Drive […]
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Ralston: Georgia’s maternal mortality rate is ‘completely unacceptable’
Low-income Georgia mothers would receive expanded Medicaid coverage after the birth of their babies under legislation introduced in the state House of Representatives Thursday. The bill would authorize the state to apply for a federal waiver that would allow Georgia to offer Medicaid coverage to income-eligible women up to six months post partum. The current […]
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Georgia officials warn against coronavirus scams
Georgia’s top officials are warning Georgians to be on the lookout for scams related to the coronavirus. As with any tragedy or event that grabs headlines, there is always a risk of bad actors taking advantage of a serious situation. Governor Brian P. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr are warning Georgia residents to watch […]
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What is the government doing about coronavirus?
The Gist: The spread of coronavirus in the United States has prompted action from the U.S. House of Representatives to the tune of about $8.3 billion. Wednesday, the House passed a resolution that would fund relief to those potentially impacted by the virus. The Funding: The measure includes funding for vaccine development, public health and […]
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Search continues for missing 17-year-old Georgia girl
OCONEE COUNTY — Sheriff’s Dept. officials are searching for a Georgia teenager who has been missing since Feb. 20. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 17-year-old Julia Mann disappeared from her home in Oconee County. While it appears she left her home alone and of her own accord, her whereabouts are unknown. Julia is […]
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Coronavirus: Are Georgia’s public schools safe to attend?
News that coronavirus has spread to Georgia and two cases have been confirmed in Fulton County have raised concerns statewide. Parents and students throughout the state area asking whether or not Georgia’s public schools are safe from the spread of the virus. In a tweet sent out this morning the Georgia Department of Education worked […]
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Georgia weighs in on Supreme Court abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday in a high-profile abortion case that’s rooted in Louisiana but could have major implications in Georgia and other states around the country. The case, June Medical Services LLC v. Russo, centers on a Louisiana law that requires any physicians who perform abortions to have admitting […]
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Georgia nursing homes are taking steps to prevent coronavirus deaths
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 […]
