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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp today praised the state's latest efforts at testing more residents for COVID-19.
Posted inCoronavirus

Georgia sees largest single day of tests reported for COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerApril 28, 2020September 24, 2023
Photo of man getting his temperature by a thermal scanner
Posted inCoronavirus

More than 1,000 people in Georgia have died from coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020
ROSWELL -- Roswell Mayor Lori Henry has revised and updated her April 13 executive order to reiterate that city athletic facilities, park parking lots, outdoor gym equipment, playgrounds, Old Mill Park at Vickery Creek, the Heart of Roswell Park, Barrington Hall and its grounds, and Bulloch Hall and its grounds remain closed.
Posted inCoronavirus

Roswell facilities will remain closed after mayor extends executive order

by Thom ChandlerApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020
With the current shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, children visiting the hospital for emergency needs do not have proper protection from COVID-19. Emma Wilson, a 10-year-old from Hancock County, is using her 4-H Project Achievement skills to help by sewing masks specifically for children.
Posted inCoronavirus, Local Heroes

This Georgia 10-year-old is sewing masks for children

by Cristina Luisa deRevere | CAES NewsApril 28, 2020August 12, 2020
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Posted inCoronavirus, Your Community

Hall County will begin reopening government operations May 18

by Thom ChandlerApril 27, 2020
Gov. Brian Kemp held a prayer service at the Georgia Capitol Monday morning as restaurants were given the green light to reopen amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus.
Posted inCoronavirus

Kemp holds coronavirus prayer service at Georgia capitol

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 27, 2020September 24, 2023
If you live in Fulton or DeKalb counties, you may be visited soon by a public health professional asking survey questions and taking a blood sample to see if you have been infected by coronavirus. The blood sample is an antibody test and the purpose is to try to understand how many people in Georgia may have been infected by COVID-19.
Posted inCoronavirus

Teams will be conducting COVID-19 antibody tests at random homes in Fulton and DeKalb counties

by Thom ChandlerApril 27, 2020April 27, 2020
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Posted inCoronavirus, National

Pandemic fuels fight over gun rights

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderApril 27, 2020August 12, 2020
A  mobile COVID-19 testing unit will begin rotating between the Augusta area, Milledgeville and Tifton starting Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Sunday.
Posted inCoronavirus

Mobile coronavirus testing is coming to communities with no access to testing

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 26, 2020August 12, 2020
ALPHARETTA -- The Alpharetta Police Department is attempting to clear up misconceptions from a social media post claiming the police department was taking an aggressive approach to social distancing complaints.
Posted inCoronavirus, Crime

Alpharetta Police respond to social media criticism about social distancing response

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2020September 24, 2023
ALBANY -- A new coronavirus testing site will be opening in Albany on Sunday.
Posted inCoronavirus

New COVID-19 testing site to open in Albany on Sunday

by Thom ChandlerApril 25, 2020April 25, 2020
As of Friday night, Hall County became Georgia's sixth county with more than 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Posted inCoronavirus

Hall County becomes sixth Georgia county with more than 1,000 coronavirus cases

by Thom ChandlerApril 25, 2020April 25, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, The Public Record

Atlanta’s mayor was asked to comment on Trump’s disinfectant injection suggestion. Here’s how she responded

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020
As the state of Georgia makes plans to reopen when Governor Brian Kemp’s Shelter in Place order expires April 30, Walker County Government will resume some county operations that had previously been suspended due to COVID-19.
Posted inCoronavirus, Your Community

Walker County to resume limited government services

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020
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Opening Day in Georgia: Small business owners share their plans and concerns

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderApril 24, 2020September 24, 2023
On the eve of Georgia reopening some businesses under orders from Gov. Brian Kemp, President Donald Trump didn't mince words when criticizing the governor's decision, which violates Trump's gradual plan to reopen the economy.
Posted inCoronavirus

Trump: ‘I’m not happy about Brian Kemp’

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2020September 24, 2023
The Lawrenceville Police Department honored health care workers at Northside Hospital Gwinnett by having a parade in the hospital's parking lot to show appreciation for the sacrifices of front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video is below.
Posted inCoronavirus, Local Heroes

WATCH: Lawrenceville Police parade for health care heroes

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020
Elliot "Stoney" Bowles' first day on the job as the second in command for Hall County Fire and Emergency Services was unlike any other day in his 30-plus year fire services career.
Posted inCoronavirus, Georgia People

Hall County’s new Deputy Fire Chief spent his first day working remotely due to COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

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