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News Articles: coronavirus

A Georgia woman has been arrested and charged in a Medicare scam.

Georgia Woman Charged With Medicare Scam Related To Cancer, COVID-19 Testing

A Lawrenceville woman was arrested Friday for her alleged role in a conspiracy to defraud Medicare, federal officials said. Ashley Hoobler Parris, 32,...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
Coronavirus has slowed court processes, halted judicial processes like criminal and jury trials, and raised the concerns of legal advocates.

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  • News

Coronavirus Is Complicating Georgia's Justice System — With Or Without National Attention

While segments of Georgia’s economy have reopened, last week Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton extended the judicial emergency for the...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • and 1 more
"We are not keeping the space afloat," said Josh Antenucci of Atlanta's Center Stage venue. "We have had zero dollars in revenue."

Center Stage: 'There's A Risk For All Music Venues To Close'

Mere months ago huge crowds filled Center Stage in downtown Atlanta. Now, that image seems like a far off memory. Josh Antenucci, a managing partner at...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose

What You Need To Know: A Family's Musical Message On Social Distancing

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Sean Powers
When early voting starts on Monday, things are going to look different because of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Brings Changes, Closures, Extra Precautions To Georgia’s Early Voting Process

When Georgians head to the polls Monday for the first statewide election on Georgia’s new $104 million touchscreen voting system in the postponed...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • Ada Wood ,
  • and 2 more

Judge Denies Request To Postpone Georgia's June 9 Primary

A federal judge has denied a request to postpone Georgia's June 9 primary election, dismissing the case hours after a Thursday hearing. State officials...

May 14, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
In this Thursday, May 7, 2020 photo, Azandria Torbert, stands in line for graduation information at Chattahoochee County High School after the school district called an early end to the school year, in Cusseta, Ga.

Some US Schools Are Pulling The Plug On Distance Learning

After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete their graduation...

May 14, 2020
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By:
  • Associated Press

Zoo Atlanta To Reopen With COVID-19 Safety Procedures

Zoo Atlanta will reopen Saturday with new safety protocols and procedures. Officials hope the changes will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

May 14, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor

What You Need to Know: Growing a Garden While Sheltering in Place

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

May 14, 2020
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By:
  • Sean Powers

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Virus Has Lasting Effects To Education, Student Learning

Thursday on Political Rewind , we look at how the virus is disrupting education for Georgia students. Administrators face a big decision as the fall...

May 14, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Kemp Backtracks On Road Tests, Issues New Order Requiring Test By September

Gov. Brian Kemp has amended his previous executive order that allowed learner's permit holders to upgrade to a driver's license without a driver's test....

May 13, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose

What You Need To Know: Is Herd Immunity Too Risky?

Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new series What You Need To Know: Coronavirus provides succinct, fact-based information to help you get through the...

May 13, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she disagrees with the Georgia governor's decision to reopen many businesses.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms On Reopening Georgia: 'I Remain Concerned'

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's reopening of many businesses on April 24 came earlier than many public health experts had recommended and against...

May 13, 2020
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By:
  • GPB Radio News
A woman in the passenger seat of a car is swabbed for a COVID-19 test at a mobile testing site.

Georgia's 1st Known COVID-19 Death Was Earlier Than Previously Thought

The first death in Georgia from COVID-19 came an entire week before previously reported, according to data from the state health department. A Bartow...

May 13, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
In this file photo, Gov. Brian Kemp delivers an update on coronavirus in Georgia.

Kemp Extends Georgia Business Coronavirus Precautions, Touts Decline In Hospitalizations

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new executive order that extends health and safety precautions for reopened businesses through the end of May while state...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
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