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We've given our list of the top 20 stories of 2020 in Georgia, highlighting the news issues and events that shaped the Peach State in 2020. However, the stories that are important and carry significant statewide impact are not always the stories that get the attention of readers.

Most popular news stories of 2020 in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2020

Georgia Sen. David Perdue will be quarantining after being informed he was exposed to someone who tested positive for coronavirus recently.

Your Government

Sen. David Perdue quarantines after coronavirus exposure

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2020

DUNWOODY -- Police in Dunwoody are asking for your help identifying the suspects in the Christmas Eve robbery at Macy's.

Crime

Dunwoody police search for suspects in Christmas Eve robbery

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2020

If anything can be said with certainty about 2020, we can say we lived through history. While no tears will be shed for the passing of this tumultuous year, it will leave its mark on our lives for many years to come. Here is a look back at the top 20 news stories of 2020 in Georgia.

2020 Hindsight: Georgia’s top 20 news stories of 2020

by Thom ChandlerDecember 30, 2020September 24, 2023

Washington, DC / USA - July 9 2018: USA President Donald Trump in the Supreme Court of the United States, serious angry look during a speech.

Your Government

Brian Kemp calls Trump’s demand for his resignation a ‘distraction’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020

The reactivation of the field hospital in the Georgia World Congress Center this week is a sign of how health facilities are struggling as the state’s number of COVID-19 patients continues to soar.

ICU beds maxed out at Georgia hospitals as coronavirus surges

by Scott Trubey and Andy Miller | GHNDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020

Georgia's much-anticipated signature audit of absentee ballots is complete -- and there was once again no evidence of voter fraud despite claims from President Donald Trump and his supporters of rampant voter fraud.

Your Government

Georgia’s signature audit is complete. There was no evidence voter fraud

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2020December 29, 2020

The Atlanta Police Department has named a suspect in the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Kennedy Maxie near Phipps Plaza.

Crime

Police search for suspect in shooting of 7-year-old girl

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2020September 24, 2023

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Crime

Georgia police chief arrested on charges of aggravated assault

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2020December 29, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 overwhelmed the news cycle – and public discussion — during 2020.

2020 In Review: Coronavirus tops health news in Georgia

by Andy Miller | GHNDecember 29, 2020September 24, 2023

Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period resulted in 20 traffic deaths resulting from 18 fatal crashes. This year, the holiday travel period was 78-hours long. It began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27.

Traffic & Transportation

20 people were killed in traffic crashes in Georgia during Christmas

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2020September 24, 2023

Almost twelve.

Should Georgia stop switching between daylight saving and standard time?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020

prison fence, razor ribbon, wire

Crime

Officer wounded during shootout at Georgia prison

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2020September 24, 2023

Dade County's top government administrator is in quarantine and the county administration office is closed after the county executive Ted Rumley tested positive for coronavirus Sunday.

Dade County administrator tests positive for coronavirus

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020

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Rabies Alert: Rabid raccoon found in Flowery Branch

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020

Landscape

The Sunrise Report: News you missed during Christmas

by Thom ChandlerDecember 28, 2020December 28, 2020

The 7-year-old girl who was shot by a stray bullet while riding with her aunt in a car outside Phipps Plaza has died.

Crime

The 7-year-old girl who was shot outside Phipps Plaza has died

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2020December 27, 2020

PEACHTREE CORNERS -- The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide that left one man dead at a local hotel.

Crime

Police investigate homicide at Peachtree Corners hotel

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2020December 27, 2020