COVID-19 cases in Georgia; death toll rises to 1,174 State health officials on Sunday confirmed 270 more cases of the new coronavirus in Georgia, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 28,602 …
Coronavirus in Georgia | On Sunday morning, there are 28,330 confirmed cases and 1,175 deaths reported
This marks the first weekend since the official end of the governor’s shelter-in-place order, however, social distancing guidelines remain in effect.
Trump Backs Away From Disinfectant Claim, Pantyhose And Masks, Georgia Moves To Reopen
President Trump is downplaying claims he made that disinfectants and UV rays could kill the coronavirus inside the human body. Fabric from pantyhose and tights can upgrade cloth face masks. Also, …
Fighter jets roar over Georgia in tribute to health workers
Georgians gathered in small groups atop parking decks, on rooftop patios and along normally busy interstates to see U.S. military fighter jets that flew over the Atlanta metro area in a tribute to …
Coronavirus creates glut for Georgia vegetable growers
Cows are munching down zucchini, yellow squash and cabbage that Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable farms grew and picked for restaurants and other institutions. It’s one way the company is trying to …
Georgia Officials Watch Coronavirus Infection Data After Reopening
A week into the most ambitious reopening in the U.S., Georgia officials are watching coronavirus infection rates for any aftershocks from lifting restrictions.
Speedy Gonzalez arrested in Georgia, and more of this week’s weirdest news
After months on the run, a mail fraud suspect who lived up to his legal name — Speedy Gonzalez — has been arrested in Georgia.
IMF disburses $200 million to Georgia to fight coronavirus
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Saturday it would disburse a $200 million loan tranche to Georgia to help the ex-Soviet country meet urgent balance of payments and fiscal needs stemming …
Georgia’s governor said they could reopen. More than 50 restauranteurs said in a newspaper ad they’re not ready
Owners of more than 120 of Georgia’s most popular restaurants announced this week they won’t be reopening their doors just yet, despite getting a green light to do so from the governor.
Georgia budget writers ask agencies to ready cuts amid virus
Forecasting a major blow to the state’s economy and revenue collections due to the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia lawmakers in charge of the state budget sent a memo on Friday asking agencies to …