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Two Georgia counties have had more than 10 people die from coronavirus, according to today's status report from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Dougherty County has had the most deaths from coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020

The Georgia Department of Public Health has released its first set of information on the people who have died from coronavirus. As of 7 p.m. Sunday, 83 Georgians have died.

These are the victims of coronavirus in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020

President Donald Trump has declared Georgia a major disaster area due to the impacts of coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Sunday.

Trump declares Georgia a major disaster area due to coronavirus outbreak

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 29, 2020August 12, 2020

In the midst of the uncertainty and despair caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia's faithful are heading to the frontlines of the battle to offer prayers and support to those in the hospital and to doctors and medical staff.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

WATCH: Georgia’s faithful come in droves to pray outside local hospitals

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Georgia's battle with coronavirus took a deadly turn Saturday as the Georgia Department of Health reported 10 deaths since noon, bringing the state's total number of coronavirus deaths to 79.

Coronavirus deaths surge in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

DUNWOODY -- The city of Dunwoody joins the growing number of Georgia cities ordering residents to shelter in place. The order begins at midnight Sunday and will be in effect at least through April 15.

Dunwoody residents ordered to shelter in place

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

As of Saturday afternoon, Georgia's cases of coronavirus have risen to 2,366 total confirmed cases. There have been four more deaths reported since 7 p.m. Friday evening.

Georgia reports four more coronavirus deaths since Friday night

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

A resident of Cherokee and a resident of Pickens County have died from the coronavirus, marking each county's first death from the pandemic.

First confirmed coronavirus deaths hit Cherokee and Pickens Counties

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

Clinical trials to study a potential new vaccine for coronavirus began Friday morning at Emory University in Atlanta, the school announced.

Emory begins testing coronavirus vaccine

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 28, 2020August 12, 2020

All of Gwinnett County is now under a stay at home order until April 13, including all unincorporated areas, all cities, and most businesses.

Gwinnett County is under a stay at home order until April 13

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 28, 2020

Starting with Friday night's COVID-19 status update, the Georgia Department of Public Health has started releasing the number of coronavirus deaths in each of Georgia's counties.

Georgia releases number of coronavirus deaths per county

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

DeKalb County is under a shelter in place order effective Saturday, March 28 at 9 p.m.

DeKalb County residents ordered to shelter in place

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 and associated deaths in Georgia continue to climb, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) physicians and board members – along with Hall County and City of Gainesville elected officials – are collectively urging residents stay home for at least 14 days to slow the spread of the virus.

Hall County and Gainesville tell residents to stay home for 14 days to flatten coronavirus curve

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020April 9, 2020

ALBANY -- Members of the Georgia National Guard have been deployed at two locations in Albany, 22 have been sent to Phoebe Putney hospital and five have been deployed at Pruitt Palmyra Nursing Home.

Georgia National Guard members deployed to Albany

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia's coronavirus cases continue to escalate, with the state passing the 2,000 confirmed cases mark as of noon Friday.

Georgia surpasses 2,000 coronavirus cases

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

LUMPKIN COUNTY -- Local law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia are showing residents what it means to serve the community during the difficult times caused by COVID-19. One example is happening now in Lumpkin County.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

Lumpkin County Sheriff will deliver medication to elderly residents

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning local churches that plans for drive-in church services do not meet the requirements for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia department of health puts brakes on drive-in church services

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

The first confirmed case of coronavirus has surfaced in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Georgia House member tests positive for coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 27, 2020September 24, 2023