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The coronavirus has spread from person-to-person in the United States for the first time since it was reported in Wuhan, China last month. The new case spread between two people in Illinois.

Coronavirus, National

The coronavirus has spread person-to-person for the first time in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2020March 3, 2020

National news coverage this weekend was dominated by the untimely death of NBA star Kobe Bryant in a helicopter accident and revelations from John Bolton's book on the Trump administration.

Funeral arrangements for a deputy killed in the line of duty and other local stories you missed over the weekend

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2020January 27, 2020

In a typical week, some news stories get overlooked because of other items in the news or because of the fast-paced march of the week. Sometimes small facts and tidbits within the news also get overlooked. Here are a few items we learned this week that we didn't know last week.

4 Things We Didn’t Know Last Week in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 25, 2020January 25, 2020

The Georgia Department of Public Health said in a news release Friday that is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The department has not confirmed any new coronavirus cases to date, however the situation could change.

Coronavirus, Your Family

What is Georgia doing to prevent Coronavirus?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2020September 24, 2023

LAWRENCEVILLE -- A house fire claimed the life of a dog Sunday afternoon in Lawrenceville.

Dog killed in Sunday house fire

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 20, 2020January 20, 2020

Welcome to "The Scoop," a rolling live blog of news updates happening throughout Georgia. You'll see quick summaries or local news as well as alerts about weather, traffic, and local happenings. It may take a moment for this feature to load.

The Scoop: Live news, weather and traffic alerts

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2020January 28, 2020

Kirby Smart, head football coach at the University of Georgia, earned $6.6 million in 2018, making Smart the highest-paid public employee in Georgia that year, according to a ranking by the website GOBankingRates.

At $6.6 million, Kirby Smart is the highest paid public employee in Georgia

by The Center SquareJanuary 18, 2020August 12, 2020

Georgia is one of the worst states to raise a family, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Georgia ranks as one of the worst states to raise a family

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareJanuary 12, 2020September 24, 2023

In the wake of Saturday's high winds and thunderstorms, Georgia Power reports that while they have restored power to the majority of customers, there are still some homes that are without power. Georgia's insurance chief has also said he will be ordering insurance companies to respond to all storm-related claims quickly.

Georgia recovers from Saturday’s severe storms, power outages and wind damage

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 12, 2020January 12, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE -- A fire involving several boats in the parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville caused heavy damage to four boats and trailers.

Fire breaks out at Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville, damaging several boats

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2020January 12, 2020

DUNWOODY -- The city of Dunwoody was hit by a ransomware attack on Christmas Eve, but city officials say backup systems were put in place quickly and no data was lost.

City of Dunwoody hit with ransomware attack

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2020January 9, 2020

ELLABELL -- A fire that started behind a dryer resulted in the death of a Georgia woman Monday, fire officials say.

Dryer fire results in first fire death of 2020 in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2020January 8, 2020

DUNWOODY -- The City of Dunwoody will hold a public information open house for Phase 2 of the Ashford Dunwoody Commuter Trail from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at Dunwoody City Hall at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road. This is a joint project with the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts and is an extension of Phase 1 of the trail.

Dunwoody to give residents a chance to look at plans for the Ashford Dunwoody Commuter Trail

by Brian KempJanuary 8, 2020August 12, 2020

MARIETTA -- Southern Gospel News Podcast, the audible voice of gospel music, has been named as the "#1 Gospel Music Podcast you Must Follow in 2020" by two independent organizations, Feedspot.com and PlayerFM.

Georgia-based podcast ranked #1 Gospel Music Podcast

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Georgia's elections chief has put election officials on heightened alert following a warning by the Department of Homeland Security indicating that Iran may retaliate against the United States by attacking its election infrastructure.

Georgia elections officials are on high alert in case of retaliation from Iran

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 2020

Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the official launch of Georgia's 2020 Census campaign - Every. One. Counts. - led by the state's Complete Count Committee.

Georgia is gearing up for the 2020 census

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Recent heavy rainfall has lead to water restrictions being lifted across Georgia.

Heavy rains lead to lifting of water restrictions throughout Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2020January 2, 2020

“Save the Honeybee” license plates are now available for Georgia drivers to purchase, thanks to the efforts of the Georgia Beekeepers Association.

If you live in Georgia you can get a ‘Save The Honeybee’ license plate

by Denise M. Hatcher | CAES NewsJanuary 1, 2020August 12, 2020