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Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sillis wrote a heartfelt letter to his community urging them to stay home and take the spread of coronavirus seriously. In the letter, the sheriff said he will be petitioning the Putnam County Board of Commissioners and the Eatonton City Council to legally require residents to stay home. The full text of his letter is below.

Georgia sheriff pens letter to community about coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Four state senators including the chairwoman of the Georgia Democratic Party have tested positive for coronavirus as the untreatable respiratory disease continues to spread across Georgia with hundreds of confirmed cases and more than two dozen deaths.

Two more Georgia senators test positive for coronavirus

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 23, 2020August 12, 2020

Georgia reported a significant increase in coronavirus cases Monday. The Georgia Department of Public Health posted a notice on its website on the noon update explaining that the increase "is in part reflective of improvement in electronic reporting efficiency from commercial laboratories." The department also noted that the reports often have sparse data, so some details may change.

Coronavirus cases in Georgia rise to 772

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Here are ways you can donate to support food banks and other nutrition programs, as well as places to turn if you need help.

Georgia nonprofits brace for high demand as food insecurity sets in

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 23, 2020September 24, 2023

The coronavirus pandemic has claimed its 25th life in Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health's 7 p.m. update on Sunday.

Georgia’s death toll from coronavirus reaches 25

by Thom ChandlerMarch 22, 2020March 22, 2020

Georgia's death toll from coronavirus continues to rise, reaching 23 deaths from the virus as of noon Sunday. The death rate from the virus in Georgia now stands at 3.83%.

Georgia’s coronavirus death rate is 3.83%

by Thom ChandlerMarch 22, 2020March 22, 2020

Georgia's death toll for coronavirus has reached 20 people.

20 Georgians have died from coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

As of noon Saturday, Georgia has 507 confirmed coronavirus cases, up from 485 at 7 p.m. Friday and 420 cases at noon Friday.

Georgia has 507 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of noon Saturday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

JOHNS CREEK -- Johns Creek has joined several other Georgia cities in closing its public parks and limiting restaurants within city limits to takeout and delivery.

Johns Creek closes city parks due to coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

At a time when the supply of toilet paper is limited for many Georgians, DeKalb County is reminding residents that flushing items other than toilet paper can have dire consequences to the sewer system.

DeKalb County warns residents not to flush paper towels

by Thom ChandlerMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

Another Georgia senator tests positive for coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 21, 2020August 12, 2020

Rideshare Drivers United Georgia Inc., a nonprofit organization that represents the needs and interests of about 100,000 Uber and Lyft drivers across Georgia, sent an urgent letter to Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp amid the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Uber and Lyft Drivers send urgent letter to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp asking for coronavirus relief

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

ALBANY -- A team of epidemiologists is headed to Albany to investigate the rapid spread of the disease in the south Georgia town.

Epidemiologists deployed to investigate spread of coronavirus in Albany

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020September 24, 2023

Coronavirus cases in Georgia and deaths from the virus continued to climb on Friday.

41% of positive coronavirus tests in Georgia are age 18 to 59

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 20, 2020August 12, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued two executive orders Friday designed to slow the spread of coronavirus in the city.

Atlanta takes new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Georgia's top insurance official is telling insurance companies not to cancel policies due to nonpayment during the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia insurance chief to health insurers: Don’t cancel policies for nonpayment during coronavirus pandemic

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Georgia legislators expressed frustration with a state senator who attended a called session at the Capitol this week despite feeling sick. Wednesday he announced that he’d tested positive for COVID-19.

Lawmakers frustrated at Brandon Beach’s decision to appear at Capitol despite illness

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 20, 2020August 12, 2020

Starting Friday, the City of Dunwoody will close its playgrounds to help protect against the spread of coronavirus. This is an emergency administrative action that applies to all city parks with playground equipment. Those playgrounds are located at Brook Run Park, Dunwoody Park and Nature Center, Georgetown Park, Pernoshal Park and Windwood Hollow Park.

Dunwoody closes playgrounds to protect against coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020