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Atlanta partners with Fulton County in effort to fight COVID-19

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta and Fulton County are coming together to fight COVID-19 through more testing and contact tracing. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a new partnership…

Here’s how you can learn more about changes at I-285 and I-20

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the proposed improvements for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project in Fulton, Cobb, and Douglas counties. In keeping with Governor Brian…

Coronavirus cases on the rise in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA -- Coronavirus cases in the city of Alpharetta are on the rise. The city has seen an increase in cases over the last five days and ihas the second…

Tech glitches plague start of virtual school in metro Atlanta

Students in three of Georgia’s largest school districts – in Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton counties – started fall semesters with online classes Monday and widespread glitches left some families coping…

Fulton chairman wants more ballot drop boxes to combat postal cuts

In light of recent cuts made by the Trump administration to the U.S. Postal Service, Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts is planning to increase the number of ballot drop boxes…

Election Results: State senate race comes down to 218 votes

In the race for State Senate District 31, it appears Jason Anavitarte has won by a razor thin margin against Boyd Austin. With 100% of precincts reporting, Anavitarte has 10,563…

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Home Depot’s new facilities to bring 1,000 new jobs to metro Atlanta

Georgia-based The Home Depot is opening three new warehousing facilities in DeKalb, Fulton and Henry Counties. The expansion project is estimated to bring 1,000 jobs to the metro area. “Since…

Wills Park pool closed after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

ALPHARETTA -- The Wills Park pool in Alpharetta has been shut down until further notice after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. According to city officials, the staff member…

News Blog: Free COVID-19 Testing, Flash Flood Warnings and car crashes

Free COVID-19 Testing in Forsyth County Free COVID-19 testing provided by District 2 Public Health will be held at Browns Bridge Church at 3860 Browns Bridge Road. Tests will be…

322 people have died from coronavirus in Georgia this week

Georgia's COVID-19 death toll continues to mount. According to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health, the state reported 322 deaths from the virus this week. A total of…

Fulton, Cobb and Marietta school systems to start the year 100% virtual

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In response to rising COVID-19 infections, three metro Atlanta school systems announced that they will begin the school year using a 100% virtual learning model. Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike…

Fulton School Superintendent: Have kids practice wearing masks

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As the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations rise in Georgia and in Fulton County and schools prepare their reopening plans, Fulton County School Superintendent Mike Looney says it may…

Stay-at-home orders issued for Atlanta

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ordered all but essential businesses closed late Friday as coronavirus cases in the city and across Georgia hit record levels. Bottoms placed Atlanta back under…

NEWS BLOG: The Varsity shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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The Varsity in midtown shutdown temporarily Thursday after learning an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. According to the AJC, the restaurant's dining area will be sanitized and will reopen…