President Donald Trump on Friday said he was calling on the nation’s governors to end restrictions that have closed churches, synagogues and other houses of worship, deeming them essential. “Today, I am identifying houses of worship – churches and synagogues and mosques – as essential places that provide essential services,” Trump said at a White […]
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Why you should keep hand sanitizer out of reach of small children
A troubling trend during the COVID-19 pandemic is an increase in calls to poison helplines about children drinking hand sanitizer and for exposure to cleaners and disinfectants. The American Association of Poison Control Centers reported 7,593 hand sanitizer exposure cases in children 12 years and younger in the first four months of 2020, with a […]
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19-year-old Georgia man drowns in Alabama river
FORT PAYNE — A 19-year-old man from Cobb County drowned underneath Little River Falls in Alabama Tuesday while swimming with a 21-year-old woman, also from Cobb County. According to Little River Canyon National Preserve officials, on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19, at about 2:15 p.m., the two Cobb residents were swimming in the swift […]
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Another arrest made in Ahmaud Arbery case
The man identified in police reports as taking the cell phone video of the Ahmaud Arbery shooting was arrested Thursday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 50-year-oild William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. was arrested on charges of Felony Murder and Criminal Attempt to Commit False Imprisonment. These charges stem from the February 23, incident that […]
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Georgia joins states pushing Congress to protect first responders who contract coronavirus
Georgia has joined a coalition of states that are pushing Congress to pass legislation that would extend the same federal benefits to first responders who are victims of coronavirus as those who are killed or injured in the line of duty. Attorney General Chris Carr today joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general urging […]
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Rabid raccoon confirmed after contact with dog in Hall County
A raccoon in Hall County tested positive for rabies after it had contact with a dog near Forrester Road in north Hall County. The raccoon was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On May 21, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the raccoon was positive for rabies. This is […]
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I-285 at I-20 interchange in DeKalb County to get major overhaul
The State Transportation Board gave the green light Thursday to a planned overhaul of the interchange at interstates 285 and 20 in DeKalb County. The project, expected to cost $350 million to $450 million, will include reconstructing three ramps, adding new collector-distributor and auxiliary lanes and replacing several bridges, Meg Pirkle, chief engineer for the […]
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DeKalb County will distribute 1,200 bags of chicken and produce to residents
The DeKalb County Government is working to mitigate food insecurity in the county by distributing 1,200 boxes of fresh produce and 1,200 bags of chicken to families and residents who have limited access to healthy food. Each of the 1,200 COVID-19 Care Baskets will include 20 pounds of fresh Georgia-grown fruit and vegetables and a […]
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These are the people who will decide how Georgia goes back to school this fall
Distance Learning/Professional Learning · Dr. Caitlin Dooley, GaDOE Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning (Chair) · Dr. Keith Osburn, GaDOE Associate Superintendent for Georgia Virtual Learning · Dr. Zelphine Smith-Dixon, GaDOE Director of Special Education Services and Supports · Mike Duncan, Superintendent, Pike County Schools · Dr. Karen Barker, Professional Learning Facilitator, Coweta County Schools […]
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More trouble for Sterigenics as lawsuit accuses company of putting workers in danger
This story is jointly reported by Brenda Goodman of WebMD and Andy Miller of Georgia Health News One of Alexandria Pittman’s jobs at ConMed in Lithia Springs had her working near a dock where trucks would unload boxes of freshly sterilized medical supplies. Those supplies had been sterilized with a toxic gas called ethylene oxide […]
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CVS is opening 23 drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites. Here’s where you can get tested
As part of the company’s pledge to launch up to 1,000 COVID-19 testing sites nationwide, CVS has chosen 23 sites in Georgia at some CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations. The new sites will use self-swab tests and mark the next phase of the company’s nationwide COVID-19 testing strategy, announced April 27. CVS Health expects to have […]
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Arrests made in connection with double homicide of two sisters found under Rome bridge
ROME — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced two arrests in connection with last week’s homicide of two sisters who were discovered under a bridge in Rome. The following individuals were arrested in connection with the double homicide investigation. Arrested 5/18/20: Desmond Lavonta Brown, age 28, charge – misdemeanor obstruction of a police officer. […]
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Here’s how a Georgia Bowling alley is meeting social distancing requirements
Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment has reopened its doors to the public after a 7-week closure that was mandated by the State of Georgia for all non-essential businesses in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. “The health and well-being of our guests and team members is our top priority,” said Chris Albano, owner […]
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Dunwoody joins list of cities holding virtual Memorial Day programs
DUNWOODY — The City of Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department is organizing a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony to keep the community safe, while honoring military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The pre-recorded video will premiere on social media at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25. “We can’t gather as […]
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18-year-old shot and killed in Savannah
SAVANNAH — An 18-year-old was shot and killed Tuesday morning on Largo Drive in Savannah. Savannah police officers responded to the 11400 block of Largo Drive at about 11:15 a.m. and discovered 18-year-old Bilal Pinkston suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Memorial Medical Center, where he died from his injuries later that evening. […]
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52-year-old Grayson man dies after colliding with a tree
GRAYSON — A 52-year old man died in a single vehicle accident yesterday evening in Grayson. Shortly before 6 p.m., officers were dispatched to a vehicle accident on Bennett Road near Reserve Drive in the city of Grayson. The 911 caller stated that a silver passenger vehicle struck a tree. Officers arrived on scene along […]
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GBI searches home of suspects in Ahmaud Arbery shooting
BRUNSWICK — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted a search of the home of Gregory and Travis McMichael Tuesday evening. This investigative act is part of the Ahmaud Arbery murder investigation. The GBI is not releasing any further details about the search due to the active and ongoing case. The GBI arrested the McMichaels May […]
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Gwinnett County’s Memorial Day ceremony is going virtual
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Gwinnett County Government will commemorate America’s fallen military and law enforcement heroes with a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Memorial Day, May 25. Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash, District 4 Commissioner Marlene Fosque, and Ron and Caroline Buice of the Fallen Heroes Committee will deliver video remarks. […]
