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Glynn County residents will be under a state of emergency declaration until April 30.

Glynn County has extended its emergency declaration until April 30

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

New projections released this week by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations forecasts Georgia will reach its peak for daily COVID-19 deaths in late April.

Could Georgia see 77 coronavirus deaths per day by April 24?

by Jason Schaumburg | The Center SquareMarch 31, 2020August 12, 2020

Dougherty County now has 455 confirmed cases of coronavirus. At yesterday's noon status update, Dougherty had 267 cases. 18 people have died in Dougherty, making it the county in Georgia with the most coronavirus deaths.

Coronavirus continues to spread aggressively in Dougherty County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020September 24, 2023

During the coronavirus pandemic, hoarders have made it difficult for their neighbors to do something as simple and routine as shopping for groceries. Shortages of cleaning supplies, meat and bread are now common as shoppers scramble from store to store to meet the basic needs of their families or decide to do without until the stores restock.

Coronavirus, Tips and Knowledge

How to find out what’s in stock at grocery stores in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Georgia's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has now exceeded 100 lives.

102 people have died from coronavirus in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020

Social distancing policies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have caused businesses and schools to conduct their work remotely. For the average Georgian, that isn't a problem, provided they have access to high speed Internet, but not all Georgians -- particularly those in rural areas -- have the type of Internet connection that plays nice with Zoom video conferences.

Coronavirus, Tips and Knowledge

How to find high speed WiFi while social distancing

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020

As coronavirus pandemic lockdowns force companies to close or limit services, employees working for those companies are finding themselves facing layoffs. While loss of income is a concern, the loss of employer-sponsored health insurance during a time when an unseen virus is spreading can be terrifying for those who have lost their jobs.

What to do if you lost your health insurance due to a coronavirus layoff

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020April 9, 2020

VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County has had 20 confirmed coronavirus cases and one death so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is more cases than the counties surrounding Valdosta combined.

Valdosta mayor says coronavirus order is ‘not a suggestion’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020

Two Georgia counties have had more than 10 people die from coronavirus, according to today's status report from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Dougherty County has had the most deaths from coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020

Metro Atlanta was the nation’s fourth fastest-growing metropolitan area in the last decade, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Atlanta is the fourth fastest-growing metro area in the U.S.

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 30, 2020September 24, 2023

The Georgia Department of Public Health has released its first set of information on the people who have died from coronavirus. As of 7 p.m. Sunday, 83 Georgians have died.

These are the victims of coronavirus in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020

President Donald Trump has declared Georgia a major disaster area due to the impacts of coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Sunday.

Trump declares Georgia a major disaster area due to coronavirus outbreak

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 29, 2020August 12, 2020

About 39.5 percent of Georgia adults are considered at risk of coronavirus complications because of age or pre-existing medical conditions, the 10th-lowest share among the 50 states, according to a study released March 17 by the website 24/7 Wall St.

39.5% of Georgia adults have a higher risk of coronavirus complications

by The Center SquareMarch 29, 2020August 12, 2020

In the midst of the uncertainty and despair caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia's faithful are heading to the frontlines of the battle to offer prayers and support to those in the hospital and to doctors and medical staff.

Coronavirus, Local Heroes

WATCH: Georgia’s faithful come in droves to pray outside local hospitals

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Georgia's battle with coronavirus took a deadly turn Saturday as the Georgia Department of Health reported 10 deaths since noon, bringing the state's total number of coronavirus deaths to 79.

Coronavirus deaths surge in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

DUNWOODY -- The city of Dunwoody joins the growing number of Georgia cities ordering residents to shelter in place. The order begins at midnight Sunday and will be in effect at least through April 15.

Dunwoody residents ordered to shelter in place

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

As of Saturday afternoon, Georgia's cases of coronavirus have risen to 2,366 total confirmed cases. There have been four more deaths reported since 7 p.m. Friday evening.

Georgia reports four more coronavirus deaths since Friday night

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

A resident of Cherokee and a resident of Pickens County have died from the coronavirus, marking each county's first death from the pandemic.

First confirmed coronavirus deaths hit Cherokee and Pickens Counties

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020

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