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These are the victims of coronavirus in Georgia

Thom Chandler - March 29, 2020 0

The Georgia Department of Public Health has released its first set of information on the people who have died from coronavirus. As...

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Child shot in Albany

Thom Chandler - March 29, 2020 0

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Trump declares Georgia a major disaster area due to coronavirus outbreak

Guest Author - March 29, 2020 0

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39.5% of Georgia adults have a higher risk of coronavirus complications

Guest Author - March 29, 2020 0

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WATCH: Georgia’s faithful come in droves to pray outside local hospitals

Thom Chandler - March 29, 2020 0

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Coronavirus deaths surge in Georgia

Thom Chandler - March 28, 2020 0

Georgia's battle with coronavirus took a deadly turn Saturday as the Georgia Department of Health reported 10 deaths since noon, bringing the...

Coronavirus

Dunwoody residents ordered to shelter in place

Thom Chandler - March 28, 2020 0

DUNWOODY -- The city of Dunwoody joins the growing number of Georgia cities ordering residents to shelter in place. The order begins...

Coronavirus

Georgia reports four more coronavirus deaths since Friday night

Thom Chandler - March 28, 2020 0

As of Saturday afternoon, Georgia's cases of coronavirus have risen to 2,366 total confirmed cases. There have been four more deaths reported...

Coronavirus

First confirmed coronavirus deaths hit Cherokee and Pickens Counties

Thom Chandler - March 28, 2020 0

A resident of Cherokee and a resident of Pickens County have died from the coronavirus, marking each county's first death from the...

Coronavirus

Emory begins testing coronavirus vaccine

Guest Author - March 28, 2020 0

Clinical trials to study a potential new vaccine for coronavirus began Friday morning at Emory University in Atlanta, the school announced.

Coronavirus

Gwinnett County is under a stay at home order until April 13

Thom Chandler - March 27, 2020 0

All of Gwinnett County is now under a stay at home order until April 13, including all unincorporated areas, all cities, and...

Your Family

3 smart ways to use screen time while coronavirus keeps kids at home

Guest Author - March 19, 2020 0

Rebecca Dore, Ohio State University As families everywhere adjust to social distancing measures like closed schools and child care...

Your Family

Looking for something to do with the kids? Try a virtual visit to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Thom Chandler - March 18, 2020 0

For parents who have suddenly found themselves thrust into the role of primary educator for their now-homebound children, finding new educational activities...

Your Family

Ralston: Georgia’s maternal mortality rate is ‘completely unacceptable’

Guest Author - March 5, 2020 0

Low-income Georgia mothers would receive expanded Medicaid coverage after the birth of their babies under legislation introduced in the state House of...

Your Family

Coronavirus has spread to Georgia

Thom Chandler - March 2, 2020 0

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp said the two confirmed cases of coronavirus...

Your Family

The creator of VeggieTales is releasing a new Bible for toddlers and preschoolers this Easter

Thom Chandler - March 1, 2020 0

The creator of the popular children's institution, VeggieTales, is releasing a new Bible aimed at kids just in time for Easter.

Your Family

Meet Georgia’s coronavirus task force

Guest Author - February 29, 2020 0

Gov. Brian Kemp named an 18-member task force Friday to handle Georgia’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. The governor...

Crime

17-year-old arrested and charged with murder and armed robbery

The Georgia Sun - March 27, 2020 0

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals, today arrested 17 year-old Atlanta resident Staci Adams.

Crime

Suspects sought in six-county food poisoning insurance fraud scheme

Thom Chandler - March 26, 2020 0

An elaborate food poisoning insurance fraud ring that spanned six Georgia counties was busted by state investigators this month.

Crime

Atlanta man wanted for shooting ex-girlfriend in front of one-year-old child

Thom Chandler - March 25, 2020 0

Gwinnett Count Police are searching for an Atlanta man in on the run after police say he shot his ex-girlfriend while dropping...

Crime

Gwinnett police nab man wanted for murder in Florida

The Georgia Sun - March 23, 2020 0

The Gwinnett County Police Department located a man wanted for murder in Florida after officers followed up on a vehicle that fled...

Crime

Atlanta police officers shoot knife-wielding woman

Thom Chandler - March 23, 2020 0

Atlanta police officers shot a woman they say came towards them with a knife Monday morning. According to the...

Crime

Police search for clues in fatal hit-and-run that killed 24-year-old Georgia man

Thom Chandler - March 20, 2020 0

Law enforcement officials in Paulding County are searching for information that could help them find a suspect in the fatal hit-and-run death...

Georgia Politics

What is Crossover Day in Georgia?

Thom Chandler - March 12, 2020 0

Crossover Day for the state legislature is scheduled Thursday, March 12 this year. It is one of the busiest days for lawmakers...

Georgia Politics

Will this be the year the shoalie becomes Georgia’s official riverine sport fish?

Guest Author - March 12, 2020 0

Supporters of a fish that mostly calls Georgia’s rivers home say they hope this will be the year they finally reel in...

Georgia Politics

Power Struggle Under The Gold Dome: House votes to give itself more say in budget decisions

Guest Author - March 10, 2020 0

The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed two bills Tuesday that would give the General Assembly more say over state spending and...

Georgia Politics

Democrats make push to take over Georgia state house in November

Guest Author - March 7, 2020 0

Georgia Democrats are off to a strong start in their bid to build on the electoral gains they made in congressional and...

Georgia Politics

Georgia election officials will have a public hearing on Athens-Clarke County’s decision to suspend use of new voting system

Thom Chandler - March 6, 2020 0

If you are an Athens-Clarke County resident who has an opinion on the county board of elections' decision to stop using the...

Georgia Politics

Do you have to wait more than an hour to vote? Georgia wants to fix that

Thom Chandler - February 29, 2020 0

The Gist: Election Day could be more streamlined in Georgia in the near future if a new bill is passed that would...

Meet Johns Creek’s new police chief

The Georgia Sun - March 27, 2020 0

Johns Creek City Manager Ed Densmore has appointed Major Christopher Byers as the city’s new police chief. Byers will take on the...

Parts of Warner Robins are under a boil water advisory

Thom Chandler - March 25, 2020 0

WARNER ROBINS -- Parts of the city of Warner Robins are under a boil water advisory until further notice.

Meet Oglethorpe University’s new president

The Georgia Sun - March 11, 2020 0

After an extensive nationwide search, the Oglethorpe University Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Nicholas Ladany, PhD, as the next President of...

Entertainment

Georgia-based podcast ranked #1 Gospel Music Podcast

The Georgia Sun - January 7, 2020 0

MARIETTA -- Southern Gospel News Podcast, the audible voice of gospel music, has been named as the "#1 Gospel Music Podcast you Must Follow...

Entertainment

Andretti Indoor Karting closes Roswell location

Thom Chandler - January 3, 2020 0

ROSWELL -- Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, a popular destination for kids and parents, abruptly closed its location in Roswell Jan. 1...

Entertainment

Georgia’s favorite Christmas song is about snow

Thom Chandler - December 24, 2019 0

Georgia's favorite Christmas song comes with a touch of wistfulness and irony. VerizonSpecials.com recently released its list of the most popular Christmas...

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Georgia People

Long-time Griffin Fire Chief to hang up his boots

The Georgia Sun - February 21, 2020 0

GRIFFIN -- City of Griffin Fire Chief Tommy Jones will retire after over 32 years of service to the community.

Georgia People

Meet Georgia’s new acting public safety commissioner

Thom Chandler - February 19, 2020 0

Former Tift County Sheriff Gary Vowell has been tapped to fill Georgia's public safety chief post after former public safety commissioner Col....

Georgia People

Meet the new dean of UGA’s Tifton Campus

Guest Author - February 14, 2020 0

Michael Toews has been named assistant dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to oversee the Tifton...

Georgia Places

VIDEO: Here are the 5 most expensive homes on the market in Atlanta

The Georgia Sun - February 13, 2020 0

From a 1930s estate that could easily host one of The Great Gatsby's famous parties to a more modern mansion that Count...

Food

Lazy Llama is replacing HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern in Midtown Atlanta

Thom Chandler - February 11, 2020 0

ATLANTA -- The owner's aren't changing, but the restaurant is. Midtown's decade-old HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is being replaced by Lazy Llama Cantina...

Food

Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp to host Valentine’s Day benefit dinner

The Georgia Sun - February 5, 2020 0

The Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire has partnered with Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp on Tybee Island for a Valentine’s Day benefit...

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