Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined 10 other mayors from across the country to announce Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, a coalition of mayors that will explore cash payment programs in their cities for guaranteed income programs. A guaranteed income is a monthly cash payment given directly to individuals, empowering recipients to address their most urgent […]
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All bets are off: Georgia lawmakers didn’t legalize gambling this year
With state tax collections running below expectations even before the coronavirus pandemic hit, supporters of legalized gambling in Georgia were optimistic they could finally prevail during the 2020 legislative session after years of failure. But even the glaring need for additional sources of tax revenue wasn’t enough to get casino gambling or pari-mutuel betting on […]
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Accidental shooting kills 30-year-old man in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of an accidental shooting that took place around 7:38 p.m., Wednesday. According to witness statements, 30-year-old Westley Faulks and his friend, 28-year-old Tevin Pleas were at Hidden Lake Apartments when Faulks and Pleas were showing each other their new firearms. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Pleas […]
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Study shows 91% of Georgians trust scientists on coronavirus
(The Center Square) – The share of Georgia residents who have some or a lot of trust in coronavirus researchers and scientists was 91.1 percent, according to a new study by a consortium of four universities, including Northwestern. In contrast, 3.5 percent of the state’s residents said their level of trust in COVID-19 researchers and scientists […]
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As hospitalizations rise, health care workers call on Brian Kemp to make masks mandatory
Hundreds of Georgia health care workers are urging Gov. Brian Kemp to require people to wear face masks in public. Those workers are signing a letter, to be sent Thursday morning, that also calls on Kemp to shut bars and nightclubs and prohibit gatherings of more than 25 people, including at houses of worship. The […]
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Dog tests positive for coronavirus in Georgia
A dog has tested positive for coronavirus in Georgia, marking the state’s first case of COVID-19 found in a dog. The state Department of Public Health said Wednesday a six-year-old mixed breed was tested for coronavirus after developing a fatal neurological condition. The agency did not say where the dog resided. The dog was tested […]
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Officials encourage masks as coronavirus cases spike
Georgia’s number of new coronavirus cases in a single-day hit another high Wednesday, as the state added 2,946 new cases to its numbers. Keeping with current trends, hospitalizations were also high, with 224 more people hospitalized in one day. Georgia’s total number of COVID-19 cases is now 84,237, with 2,827 people dead from the virus […]
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The Apple Pie Pretzel is back at QuikTrip
In celebration of the summer season, QuikTrip has once again put a twist on a classic seasonal treat. For a limited time only, QuikTrip is bringing back the Apple Pie Pretzel, freshly baked at all QT Kitchens locations. The summertime snackle is back by popular demand after a successful launch last year. The snackle is a […]
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DeKalb County alerts residents and visitors to ‘imminent threat’ of coronavirus
If you are in DeKalb County during the July 4 weekend, expect to get an alert on your phone warning you about the dangers of coronavirus. DeKalb County will activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s warning system to alert residents and visitors to the “imminent threat” posed by the increasing number of COVID-19 infections in […]
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These are the options Brantley County is considering for reopening schools
The Brantley County School System hasn’t released exact plans for what school will look like amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Superintendent Dr. Kim Morgan has unveiled three plans the school system could use depending on how the outbreak looks when school starts August 4. The plans are below: Plan 1: This is the school system’s […]
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Here are Glynn County’s plans for opening schools
The Glynn County School System announced its plans for going back to school in August amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Like several other Georgia school systems, parents will have the option to choose traditional face-to-face instruction or virtual learning when school resumes August 11. Parents who choose the online learning option will need to complete a […]
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17-year-old Julia Mann has been found
A teenage girl who has been missing since February has been found, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s department officials say 17-year-old Julia Mann has been located and appears to be safe. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Julia disappeared from her home in Oconee County alone and of her own accord.
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As ‘COVID fatigue’ sets in, cases and hospitalizations rise
Tired of wearing a mask in public places? Do you ever forget to take one along when you go out? Are you weary of social distancing with friends and family members? Is your hand-washing getting less frequent and a little less thorough? These may be signs that weariness with COVID-19 guidelines is setting in. This […]
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COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions on the rise in Georgia
While the number of new cases reported in a single day dipped slightly Tuesday, the number of newly reported hospitalizations and ICU admissions increased significantly. The state added 1,874 new cases, down from 2,207 new cases the previous day. However, the state saw 227 new hospitalizations and 34 new ICU admissions. In the last two […]
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Savannah requires face masks
SAVANNAH — The city of Savannah has become the first city in Georgia to require face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, bucking a portion of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s order stating cities cannot impose harsher restrictions on residents than those imposed by the state. Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, signed an emergency order Tuesday requiring […]
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Car crashes through Emergency Room at Piedmont Hospital in Buckhead, killing one
A car crashed through the Emergency Room doors at Piedmont Hospital in Buckhead Tuesday morning, striking two people in the waiting room and bumping several others. One person died after being struck by the vehicle. According to the Atlanta Police Department, a woman was arriving for an appointment between 7 and 7:30 a.m. and lost […]
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Here’s how the Supreme Court’s decision on Louisiana’s abortion law could affect Georgia’s abortion law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to shoot down Louisiana abortion restrictions could affect the future of Georgia’s strict 2019 anti-abortion law. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s liberal wing to make a 5 – 4 majority opinion announced Monday that overturns a Louisiana law, which would have required doctors who perform abortions to have […]
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Savannah Police warn residents of man harassing women at park
SAVANNAH — The Savannah Police Department is making residents aware of reports that a white male is harassing and striking women at Daffin Park. The department says it was made aware of a couple of incidents where women have been harassed and struck by a white male while in Daffin Park, enjoying the amenities of […]
