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WALTHOURVILLE -- A Georgia police chief is in the hospital with coronavirus. Walthourville Police Chief Jerry Blash was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and COVID-19, according to his former employer, the Burke County Sheriff's Office.

Georgia police chief hospitalized with coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Georgia reported 145 COVID-related deaths Tuesday, the state’s highest single-day total recorded since the pandemic began.

145 people died from coronavirus in Georgia yesterday

by Andy Miller | GHNJanuary 13, 2021September 24, 2023

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Savannah will join other cities in memorial for coronavirus victims

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

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Is Georgia losing the fight against coronavirus?

by Andy Miller | GHNJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

A Savannah car salesman with a history of supporting radical conspiracy theories was fired from his job two days after participating in the pro-Trump rally that turned into a violent insurrection last week at the U.S. Capitol.

Savannah car salesman fired over actions at U.S. Capitol

by Laura Corley | The CurrentJanuary 11, 2021January 19, 2021

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

Coronavirus Update: North Georgia in the hot zone

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2021January 14, 2021

You may not yet be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, but when you are, a new website will be able to tell you where to get one.

Where to get a coronavirus vaccine in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2021January 10, 2021

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Cherokee County schools close due to coronavirus surge among staff

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021

A Georgia town’s current status as a COVID hot spot has left its mark on the local hospital.

Hospitals across Georgia can’t keep up with coronavirus surge

by Andy Miller | GHNJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

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Fulton County to make COVID-19 vaccines available to residents 65 and over

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

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Emergency services in Habersham County are maxed out due to COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

The Georgia Department of Public Health says the more contagious variant of coronavirus -- known as B..1.1.7 -- which was first discovered in the UK, has been found in a patient in Georgia.

It’s Here: The more contagious variant of coronavirus is in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

A Henry County deputy died Sunday morning after having complications from COVID-19.

Georgia deputy dies from COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021

As it is every year, January is National Radon Action month. However, this year feels different, as many people are spending more time at home to keep each other safe and healthy. This makes it even more important that we test our homes for radon, a colorless, odorless gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer.

Is your home slowly poisoning you?

by Pamela Turner | CAES NewsJanuary 2, 2021September 24, 2023

We've given our list of the top 20 stories of 2020 in Georgia, highlighting the news issues and events that shaped the Peach State in 2020. However, the stories that are important and carry significant statewide impact are not always the stories that get the attention of readers.

Most popular news stories of 2020 in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2020

Legislation the General Assembly passed this year covering a wide range of subjects from health care to law enforcement to Georgia’s foster care system will take effect with the new year.

Do you know about the new laws going into effect in Georgia in 2021?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2020

If anything can be said with certainty about 2020, we can say we lived through history. While no tears will be shed for the passing of this tumultuous year, it will leave its mark on our lives for many years to come. Here is a look back at the top 20 news stories of 2020 in Georgia.

2020 Hindsight: Georgia’s top 20 news stories of 2020

by Thom ChandlerDecember 30, 2020September 24, 2023