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The Georgia Public Service Commission voted Tuesday to approve the implementation of area code 943 to overlay a region that already includes four other area codes: 404, 770, 678 and 470.

Meet 943, metro Atlanta’s new area code

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022

Of the defendants States Newsroom reviewed, more than 18% lived in Florida. Slightly fewer, 15.5%, had ties to Pennsylvania. All 26 states included in the sample had at least one defendant connected to the state with Georgia accounting for 20.

20 Georgia residents on trial for their role in Jan. 6 attack

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderMarch 7, 2022March 7, 2022

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid has rescinded the 2nd extension of the Declaration of Emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.

Cupid Ends Cobb County Coronavirus Declaration of Emergency

by County NewsMarch 5, 2022October 10, 2023

In response to higher vaccine rates and a downward trend in coronavirus cases, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is lifting several of the city's COVID-19 restrictions and mandates.

Atlanta Mayor Lifts Coronavirus Restrictions

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2022October 10, 2023

A caller to Glynn-Brunswick 911 Center reported while he was cleaning the garage of a recently deceased neighbor, that he found possible grenades.

Photos: Suspected grenades detonated safely in Glynn County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has immensely affected global health, education, employment, business, and the economy. It first occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

3 Ways To Maintain Patient Care Continuum In The Time Of COVID-19

by Special to The Georgia SunFebruary 21, 2022February 23, 2022

Vogtle’s expansion construction costs are expected to rise to more than $30 billion, up from an initial estimate of $14 billion in 2012.

‘Dismal decade’ of delays and cost increases continue at Plant Vogtle

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022

A COVID-19 vaccine for young children will be delayed by at least two months as Pfizer and BioNTech gather more information on a three-dose regimen.

Kids Under 5 Won’t Be Able to Get Their COVID Vaccine Until at Least April

by Jennifer Shutt | Georgia RecorderFebruary 14, 2022October 10, 2023

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Evans County School System Drops Mask Mandate

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 10, 2022October 10, 2023

A new, internet-connected lighting system for greenhouses could sharply reduce a farmer’s electrical bill, according to a study by University of Georgia researchers.

New smart greenhouses could slash electricity costs for farmers

by Ian Bennett | CAES NewsFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

Chad Black can think of four public safety officers in the past several months who died by suicide — a longtime colleague and close friend among them just a few weeks ago.

Suicide is killing Georgia’s first responders

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Zoo Atlanta announced Saturday the death of Patches, a female Aldabra giant tortoise.

Zoo Atlanta’s female giant tortoise, Patches, has died

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 5, 2022September 24, 2023

Medical mask on woman face with the inscription CORONAVIRUS , covid 19

Monoclonal Antibodies No Longer Authorized to Treat COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2022October 10, 2023

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is asking a special grand jury to hear evidence of former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 Georgia election election results.

Fulton County prosecutor wants grand jury for Trump investigation

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJanuary 21, 2022September 24, 2023

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Fulton County Schools Move to Mask Optional Next Week

by School ReportsJanuary 21, 2022October 10, 2023

If you felt the earth move just before midnight last night, you weren't imagining it. North Georgia experienced a small earthquake at about 11:47 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A small earthquake was felt in Georgia last night

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 21, 2022January 21, 2022

A 70-year-old man recently entered a metro Atlanta hospital after a fall. He subsequently tested positive for Covid.

‘Wall-to-wall Stretchers:’ Coronavirus at Fever Pitch in Georgia Hospitals

by Andy Miller | GHNJanuary 20, 2022October 10, 2023

Cobb County officials will distribute the first one thousand COVID test kits Sunday at an event starting at 2 p.m. at Jim R. Miller Park.

Cobb County Will Distribute Free COVID Test Kits Sunday

by County NewsJanuary 20, 2022October 10, 2023

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