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Obesity is a major factor in severe coronavirus illness

by Andy Miller | GHNApril 17, 2020August 12, 2020

Cobb County is the latest county in Georgia to surpass 1,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Cobb County reaches 1,000 coronavirus case mark

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia’s two U.S. senators are among more than 50 members of Congress named by President Donald Trump Thursday to a bipartisan task force that will advise him on when and how to reopen the U.S. economy.

Trump names both of Georgia’s senators to congressional coronavirus task force

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 16, 2020August 12, 2020

While all industries have been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, food and agriculture have been among the hardest hit segments of the U.S. economy. The primary reason lies in the composition of household food expenditures.

Coronavirus, Tips and Knowledge

Why are the grocery store shelves really empty?

by Gopinath Munisamy | CAES NewsApril 16, 2020August 12, 2020

Researchers at Georgia State University say they have found an FDA approved arthritis drug that works against coronavirus.

Could an arthritis drug work on coronavirus? Georgia State University researchers say ‘yes’

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020

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Coronavirus, Crime

Your block party could cost you $1,000 or a year in jail

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Georgia now has over 15,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Georgia crosses 15,000 mark for coronavirus cases

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Eight top executives of Georgia-based companies are among dozens of CEOs, economists and scholars President Donald Trump has appointed to look for ways to smoothly reopen a U.S. economy devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.

These eight Georgians have been chosen to advise Trump on re-opening the economy

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 15, 2020August 12, 2020

As more data comes in from the Georgia Department of Public Health about the spread of coronavirus in Georgia, it paints a sobering picture of how COVID-19 is impacting Dougherty County, which is a hotspot for the virus.

Behind the Numbers: A closer look at coronavirus in Dougherty County

by Thom ChandlerApril 15, 2020September 24, 2023

For some children, school is the only place where they can reliably get something to eat.

Coronavirus, Your Family

Here’s how Georgia’s schools are feeding students during the lockdown

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 15, 2020August 12, 2020

The state of Georgia will begin sharing the list of addresses of patients who have confirmed coronavirus cases with 911 centers in their areas. According to the governor's office, this is part of an effort to protect first responders who may interact with patients within the 21 day window that they are infectious.

Georgia will share addresses of coronavirus infected patients with 911 centers

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2020April 17, 2020

The City of Norcross along with Global Mall and Walia Hospitality Group -- including Café Bombay, Masti and Ashiana restaurants -- are working to provide free meals to local citizens fighting the economic effects of COVID-19. A special initiative of Mayor Newton’s, the effort will begin tomorrow, April 15th, with pickup available via drive-through in the Global Mall parking lot off of Jimmy Carter Boulevard.

The city of Norcross is providing free food for those facing economic hardship due to coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2020April 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has cost the University System of Georgia about $200 million, losses that could add up to $350 million by the end of the summer, system Chancellor Steve Wrigley said Tuesday.

State colleges take revenue hit from coronavirus

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 14, 2020August 12, 2020

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Georgia is bringing on 570 more healthcare professionals to combat coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2020September 24, 2023

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More than 500 people have died from coronavirus in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2020April 14, 2020

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Coronavirus, Tips and Knowledge

Non-Perishable Foods: The secret to making the most out of grocery trips during the coronavirus pandemic

by Barbara Worley | CAES NewsApril 14, 2020August 12, 2020

ATLANTA -- Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation have announced three new programs in partnership with Piedmont Healthcare, CHRIS 180 and Chef Hugh Acheson to donate meals to surrounding Atlanta communities amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Arthur M. Blank Family foundation to provide meals for hospital workers

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2020September 24, 2023

As of 7 p.m. Monday, DeKalb County became the third county in Georgia to surpass the 1,000 case mark for COVID-19.

DeKalb County surpasses 1,000 coronavirus cases

by Thom ChandlerApril 13, 2020April 13, 2020