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How will Georgia distribute the coronavirus vaccine?

Georgia is gearing up to distribute the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines to health-care workers and the state’s elderly residents in the coming weeks once federal officials approve the vaccines…

To avoid spreading coronavirus, some holiday traditions will change

As the holiday season arrives, the traditional images of loved ones crowded around a dinner table groaning under the weight of the holiday feast may look a little different this…

DeKalb County will send a coronavirus alert to phones tomorrow

Residents and travelers in DeKalb County can expect a phone alert tomorrow just head of Thanksgiving to remind them to stay safe while celebrating the holiday. DeKalb County will activate…

DeKalb County to provide 10,000 mask and hand sanitizer kits to residents

DeKalb County will pass out 10,000 COVID-19 care kits containing two non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer to residents Wednesday, Nov. 25, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The DeKalb County…

Coronavirus exposure shuts down Habersham County senior center’s meal program

Confirmed exposure to COVID-19 has shut down the Habersham County senior center's congregate meal program until Nov. 30. All other operations will continue as usual. As directed by local health…

Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 slams Georgia

Georgia's COVID-19 outlook isn't getting any better and the state's spike in coronavirus cases is only expected to get worse over the Thanksgiving holiday. On Saturday, the Georgia Department of…

Coronavirus Update: Cobb County hospitals ‘critically low’ on ICU beds

The Director of Cobb-Douglas Public Health Dr. Janet Memark recently gave an update on the spread of coronavirus in Cobb and it is not good. Memark says the hospital system…

Here’s how to make sure your Thanksgiving doesn’t include coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing families to make difficult decisions about their 2020 Thanksgiving celebrations. The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging all Georgians to plan ahead and take steps…

Do you have pandemic fatigue? You’re not alone

Journei Hayles of Paulding County pushed her baby in a stroller past the colorful Christmas displays at Kennesaw’s Town Center Mall Tuesday. It was the type of morning outing she…

Georgia is in a ‘dangerous position’ as coronavirus spread increases

Georgia reported more than 4,500 new COVID-19 infections Tuesday, roughly matching the large increase reported a week ago that was the highest in months. More than 900 of newly reported…

Vaccine tested in Atlanta is nearly 95% effective against COVID-19

Results of final-phase testing for a COVID-19 vaccine partly taking place in Atlanta show nearly 95% effectiveness at preventing the virus, marking a huge breakthrough in the push to end…

As Georgia enters coronavirus red zone, residents worry about holiday travel

With the holidays fast approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic showing new signs of spiking across the country, many Georgians face tough decisions about whether to visit their relatives and friends…

Is Georgia heading for a very COVID Christmas?

A top public-health expert in Atlanta is calling for Georgians to double down on social distancing and cities to impose mask mandates amid a surge in COVID-19 infections ahead of…

Georgia elections chief in quarantine after wife tests positive for coronavirus

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is self-isolating after his wife tested positive for coronavirus, Raffensperger’s office confirmed Thursday. The news of the secretary of state’s potential exposure to COVID-19…