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Passengers aboard the quarantined cruise ship the Grand Princess will be transferred to Cobb County's Dobbins Air Force Base. The passengers include 34 Georgians.

Coronavirus Update: Cruise ship passengers will be quarantined in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2020March 9, 2020

Another Georgia resident has tested positive for coronavirus. The patient has tested positive for the virus and that test is awaiting confirmation from the CDC. That brings the total number of cases in Georgia to five confirmed cases with two additional presumptive cases, one in Fulton County and the other in Gwinnett County.

Another Georgia resident has tested positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 7, 2020March 8, 2020

Georgia Public Health officials said Saturday that two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the state — one in Fulton County and one in Cobb County.

Emory University infectious disease expert ‘incredibly concerned’ about coronavirus

by Andy Miller | GHNMarch 7, 2020September 24, 2023

Three more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia and a fourth person has tested positive for the disease but the test result has not yet been confirmed, according to state health officials.

3 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 7, 2020March 7, 2020

If you are an Athens-Clarke County resident who has an opinion on the county board of elections' decision to stop using the new statewide voting system in favor of hand-marked paper ballots, you will have a chance to tell the state election board what you think of the decision next week.

Georgia election officials will have a public hearing on Athens-Clarke County’s decision to suspend use of new voting system

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2020March 6, 2020

This is your yearly reminder that Daylight Saving Time is about to begin.

Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour this weekend

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2020March 6, 2020

A third person in Georgia has tested positive for coronavirus, however the CDC has not yet confirmed the test.

Georgia awaits CDC confirmation of possible third case of coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2020March 7, 2020

Georgia's top officials are warning Georgians to be on the lookout for scams related to the coronavirus. As with any tragedy or event that grabs headlines, there is always a risk of bad actors taking advantage of a serious situation.

Georgia officials warn against coronavirus scams

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2020March 5, 2020

The Gist: The spread of coronavirus in the United States has prompted action from the U.S. House of Representatives to the tune of about $8.3 billion. Wednesday, the House passed a resolution that would fund relief to those potentially impacted by the virus.

What is the government doing about coronavirus?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2020March 4, 2020

News that coronavirus has spread to Georgia and two cases have been confirmed in Fulton County have raised concerns statewide.

Coronavirus: Are Georgia’s public schools safe to attend?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2020March 4, 2020

The outbreak of new coronavirus at a Washington state nursing home reflects a heightened risk for infections of residents and staff at long-term care facilities.

Georgia nursing homes are taking steps to prevent coronavirus deaths

by Andy Miller | GHNMarch 3, 2020August 12, 2020

In response to the announcement that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia, Atlanta's Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made public the city's ongoing preparations to the health threats posed by coronavirus.

Here’s what Atlanta is doing to respond to coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020September 24, 2023

New details have emerged about the two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Georgia. While specifics about the two cases are not being released due to privacy conerns, Fulton County officials were able to give some new information about the cases in Georgia.

Coronavirus in Georgia: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020September 24, 2023

HALL COUNTY -- In response to the spread of coronavirus nationwide, the Hall County School District is requiring all students who have traveled outside the United States within the past 14 days to call their schools for guidance prior to coming to school or participating in school sponsored activities.

Hall County School system asks students who have traveled outside the U.S. in the last 2 weeks to call before attending

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020

Now that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Fulton County, Georgians are scrambling to get as much information as they can on the virus. State officials and representatives are also working to supply information to residents as quickly as possible.

Georgia Congresswoman releases web page of coronavirus resources

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2020September 24, 2023

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia.

Coronavirus, Your Family

Coronavirus has spread to Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2020March 5, 2020

Lawmakers want to hear from voters on how the Peach State should keep time.

Should Georgia get rid of Daylight Saving Time?

by Special ReportMarch 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Coronavirus has claimed its first victim in the United States. Washington state health officials have confirmed the first death from coronavirus occurred in the Seattle area. More information on the victim is expected to be released this afternoon.

Coronavirus, National

First coronavirus death confirmed in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2020March 3, 2020

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