Low-income Georgia mothers would receive expanded Medicaid coverage after the birth of their babies under legislation introduced in the state House of Representatives Thursday. The bill would authorize the state to apply for a federal waiver that would allow Georgia to offer Medicaid coverage to income-eligible women up to six months post partum. The current […]
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Georgia officials warn against coronavirus scams
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. Governor Brian P. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr are warning Georgia residents to watch […]
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What is the government doing about coronavirus?
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. The Funding: The measure includes funding for vaccine development, public health and […]
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Search continues for missing 17-year-old Georgia girl
OCONEE COUNTY — Sheriff’s Dept. officials are searching for a Georgia teenager who has been missing since Feb. 20. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 17-year-old Julia Mann disappeared from her home in Oconee County. While it appears she left her home alone and of her own accord, her whereabouts are unknown. Julia is […]
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Coronavirus: Are Georgia’s public schools safe to attend?
News that coronavirus has spread to Georgia and two cases have been confirmed in Fulton County have raised concerns statewide. Parents and students throughout the state area asking whether or not Georgia’s public schools are safe from the spread of the virus. In a tweet sent out this morning the Georgia Department of Education worked […]
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Georgia weighs in on Supreme Court abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday in a high-profile abortion case that’s rooted in Louisiana but could have major implications in Georgia and other states around the country. The case, June Medical Services LLC v. Russo, centers on a Louisiana law that requires any physicians who perform abortions to have admitting […]
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Georgia nursing homes are taking steps to prevent coronavirus deaths
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, in fact, are reviewing their infection prevention protocols and emergency preparedness plans amid the coronavirus crisis, an industry group told GHN on Tuesday. Gov. Brian Kemp announced […]
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Here’s what Atlanta is doing to respond to coronavirus
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. “The full efforts of the City are invested in the urgent and deliberate coordinated response with federal and state partners this health […]
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64-year-old Georgia Man Arrested on Charges of Exposing Himself to Children
SYLVANIA — A 64-year-old Georgia man has been arrested and charged with four counts of Child Molestation and seven counts of Public Indecency. The Screven County Sheriffs Office arrested Herman Adamson last week after witnesses reported that Adamson was exposing himself to children playing in a neighborhood. The Sheriffs department called in the Georgia Bureau […]
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Coronavirus in Georgia: What We Know
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. We now know that the two infected residents are a 56-year-old man and […]
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Hall County School system asks students who have traveled outside the U.S. in the last 2 weeks to call before attending
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. According to the district, students should […]
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Georgia Congresswoman releases web page of coronavirus resources
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. One Congresswoman has created a list of resources to help Georgians learn more […]
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Coronavirus has spread to Georgia
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp said the two confirmed cases of coronavirus were two people who live in the same household and one of them had recently returned from Italy. They have been quarantined in their home and live in Fulton County. One of the two individuals came […]
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Juvenile Arrested in Fatal Monroe County Fire
A minor has been arrested in connection with a fatal fire in Monroe County. According to state fire officials, the minor allegedly burned down the house he was living in, killing two people who were trapped inside. The minor was arrested on two counts of Felony Murder, one count of Arson in the First Degree, […]
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Should Georgia get rid of Daylight Saving Time?
Lawmakers want to hear from voters on how the Peach State should keep time. The state Senate unanimously passed legislation Monday calling for a nonbinding advisory referendum asking whether Georgia should continue switching back and forth twice a year between standard time and daylight saving time, observe standard time all year or go with daylight […]
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The creator of VeggieTales is releasing a new Bible for toddlers and preschoolers this Easter
The creator of the popular children’s institution, VeggieTales, is releasing a new Bible aimed at kids just in time for Easter. VeggieTales creator and celebrated author Phil Vischer’s newest release will be called the Laugh and Learn Bible for Little Ones. This new board book edition builds on the successful launch of the Laugh and […]
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Georgia man who escaped from jail pleads guilty to molesting 8-year-old
HAZLEHURST — A man who was arrested for molesting an 8-year-old and escaped from jail last year plead guilty to both sets of charges and was sentenced to 25 years in prison last week. Jeff Davis County District Attorney Jackie Johnson announced the conviction and sentence of 39-year-old Joshua Eason in the Jeff Davis County […]
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First coronavirus death confirmed in the U.S.
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. “It is a sad day in our state as we learn that a Washingtonian has died from […]
