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 …
Georgia Businesses Free to Reopen as Other U.S. States Begin Unwinding Shutdowns
Nearly every business in Georgia was free to reopen on Friday after being shut for weeks, in a move closely watched by the U.S. government and other states to see if the lifting of restrictions …
College Cheating Scandal Amid Coronavirus: Georgia Tech, Boston University Probing Students After Online Exams
An alleged college cheating scandal apparently took place during an online examination that students took at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Majority of COVID-19 deaths in Georgia still occur among elderly and people with underlying conditions
Analysis of GADPH’s data shows the average age of COVID-19 fatalities is 73-years-old, with 75 percent of people who die from the virus being 65-years-old or older …
Burn ban starts for 47 Georgia counties
The start of May marks the start of a burn ban that is effective in 47 Georgia counties. The ban started Friday, May 1 and will last until Sept. 30, WMAZ reported. The ban is put in place yearly …
Over 120 Atlanta restaurants say they are refusing to open their dining rooms even though Georgia is allowing them to do so
The members of the “#GAHospitalityTogether” initiative say they only plan to open when it’s safe to do so — and that time isn’t now.
Listen: The Georgia Experiment
A host of other states are contemplating similar moves, like Oklahoma and Colorado, but Georgia was the first to announce it and the first to actually get those businesses back open. It took a lot of …
Georgia Power reminds customers to be vigilant, follow simple tips to avoid scams during COVID-19 pandemic
With continued reports of attempted scams and fraud by criminals posing as Georgia Power employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company reminds customers to be aware and follow simple tips to …
It’s Been One Week Since Georgia Eased Its Coronavirus Lockdown and Reopened Businesses—Here’s Where The State Stands Now
All eyes are on Georgia, but it’ll likely be a while before the success or failure of its reopening plan can be accurately analyzed.
Georgia businesses reopen and customers start returning, but only time will tell if it’s the right decision
Exactly one week since Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp began reopening the state’s economy, small businesses shared early success stories as customers welcomed their return. But at what cost? Business owners …