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Tuesday marked Georgia's single deadliest day for coronavirus since the pandemic began. The state reported 137 new deaths Tuesday. Prior to Tuesday, the day with the highest number of deaths reported on a single day was May 21, when 90 deaths were reported.

Today was Georgia’s deadliest day for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Just seven days into the school year, Cherokee County is closing one of its high schools due to a high number of COVID-19 infections.

Etowah High School closing due to COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2020August 11, 2020

JOHNS CREEK -- Just five months after naming a new police chief, the city of Johns Creek has accepted his resignation.

Georgia Police Chief Under Fire for Black Lives Matter Comments Resigns

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2020October 10, 2023

mother wearing protective mask on daughter on bridge, air pollution concept

Georgia’s rate of coronavirus infections among children is higher than the national average

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 10, 2020September 24, 2023

Cherokee County Schools announced Monday that six students and three staff members had tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, the school system quarantined 49 students Monday.

More than 500 students in Cherokee County have been quarantined

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Georgia students and teachers who fear retribution for speaking up about concerns they have with school re-openings now have a way to share the concerns with state officials.

Georgia lawmaker creates whistleblower email for school concerns

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2020August 10, 2020

ATLANTA -- Today marks the first day of operations for Georgia's new COVID-19 mega testing site near the Atlanta airport. The site can handle 5,000 tests per day, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Georgia’s COVID-19 mega testing site near the Atlanta airport is now open

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Woman wearing face mask

Where to get a mask in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Two Georgia school districts that garnered national attention last week after photos of crowded hallways went viral on social media will begin their second week of school Monday amid the looming shadow of COVID-19.

Coronavirus looms large over second week of school in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2020August 9, 2020

Shoreline erosion at the lake

‘Tragic accident’ on Lake Lanier kills two in their sleep

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2020August 9, 2020

covid-19, coronavirus, insulation station

Coronavirus Update: Georgia reports highest number of daily deaths

by Andy Miller | GHNAugust 8, 2020September 24, 2023

rear view of teen schoolgirl walking to classmates leaning on school bus

First Week of School: 10 Cherokee school staff members and 11 students test positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods is weighing in on concerns that students are being disciplined for sharing photos of crowded hallways in schools that have reopened.

Georgia Schools Chief: Don’t penalize students for expressing their concerns

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Missing Child

Georgia 7-year-old dies from coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Another student in Cherokee County has tested positive for coronavirus during the school district's first week of school.

Cherokee County third grader tests positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Milton's popular Crabapple Fest will not take place this fall, as planned, due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.

Coronavirus, Events

Milton postpones Crabapple Fest due to COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Updated August 7 to correct information about the individual at R.M. Moore Elementary School.

More Cherokee County students test positive for COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2020August 7, 2020

DALLAS -- A student at Shelton Elementary School in Paulding County has tested positive for coronavirus. The school was alerted after school on Monday, which was the first day of school in Paulding County.

Elementary School student in Paulding County tests positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020