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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

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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

Zoo Atlanta announced today the death of Choomba, a 59-year-old female western lowland gorilla. The second-oldest gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, Choomba was also the fourth-oldest gorilla in the world.

Zoo Atlanta mourns death of 59-year-old gorilla

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2022September 24, 2023

A substantial snowstorm is poised to unload hefty accumulations over parts of the Plains and Midwest late this week and early this weekend, and it won't stop there. AccuWeather forecasters warn that it may go on to bring snow and ice, leading to the potential for dangerous travel conditions, across parts of the Southeast.

Will it snow in Georgia this weekend? What we know so far

by AccuWeatherJanuary 12, 2022September 24, 2023

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Coronavirus Updates: Georgia opens two mega-testing sites

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2022January 10, 2022

Cobb County plans on distributing more than 60,000 COVID self-test kits to county residents in the coming weeks. The goal is to target segments of the community where people have had difficulty accessing testing.

Cobb County will distribute 60,000 COVID-19 self tests

by County NewsJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022

NEWNAN -- Newnan Police Chief Brent Blankenship confirmed yesterday that Newnan Police Officer Ricky Tostenson lost his battle with COVID-19.

Newnan police officer dies of COVID

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022

The recent COVID surge continues to cause trouble for trash collection services in and around Georgia. In the latest news Waste Management is suspending some services in parts of Gwinnett County.

Some trash services suspended in Gwinnett County due to COVID surge

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022