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 …
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.