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Political Rewind: Virus Stresses An Already Strained Budget

Tuesday on Political Rewind , there are many uncertainties as the pandemic continues. One eventuality is certain, however; the state budget will be hit...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
In this Feb. 1, 2019, file photo, a Delta Air Lines jetliner taxis at Logan International Airport in Boston. Delta will temporarily suspend service at 10 airports starting May 13, 2020.

Delta Temporarily Suspending Service At Several Airports

Delta Air Lines will temporarily suspend service at 10 airports around the country beginning Wednesday, May 13. The airline said the move is part of an...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Center for the Visually Impaired's proclamation reading for White Cane Day in 2018.

Living With Vision Loss During A Coronavirus Pandemic

Georgians were able to socialize in close quarters and not have to worry about constantly washing their hands or disinfecting surfaces only a few months...

May 12, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik

What You Need To Know: Lessons Learned From Digital Learning

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

May 11, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
"Doctor Dogs" author Maria Goodavage noted that dogs have already been used for years to detect and assist with illnesses like cancer, diabetes and Parkinson's.

Medical Dogs Could Be Used To Detect COVID-19 By Scent

You've most likely seen bomb-sniffing dogs at the airport when you've gone through the security line. In a post-coronavirus world, we could get used to...

May 09, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Effective immediately, testing is available to all Georgians who request it, whether they have symptoms or not.

Despite 100K COVID-19 Tests in 10 Days, Georgia Lags In Mass Testing

The Georgia Department of Public Health reached its goal of testing 100,000 individuals in 10 days, but the state is still behind on mass testing.

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik

What You Need To Know: Keeping Small Town Newspapers Alive

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

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott
A couple hugs and laughs as they have lunch in a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. This photo, taken Apr. 4, 2020, illustrates Sweden's relatively relaxed response to coronavirus, in contrast with the lockdown approach taken by many other countries.

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The Merits, Risks And Politics of Sweden's Herd Immunity Strategy

Compared to the lockdowns and shuttered businesses in countries across the world, Sweden is an outlier. Swedish officials have advised citizens to work...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, dream researchers in Lyon, France have seen a 35% increase in dream recall, with 15% more negative dreams reported.

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  • News

Nightmares And Viral Scares: How COVID-19 Manifests In Our Dreams

In addition to changing many aspects of our waking lives, coronavirus has also shifted how we dream. Institutions around the world have been collecting...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The 2-Month Timeline Behind Murder Charges

Friday on Political Rewind , a brief look at the two-month timeline that led up to murder charges this week in the case of Ahmaud Arbery. New...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Diners in the S&S Cafeteria in Macon on May 4, 2020. The restaurant thinned its seating capacity by more than half and installed other safety precautions to enable in-house dining after Gov. Brian Kemp eased coronavirus-related restrictions.

Small Business Owners In Georgia Open Their Doors To A Great Unknown

In the week since Georgia’s shelter-in-place order ended for most, businesses have started to open back up. But with new rules and wary customers, many...

May 08, 2020
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  • Grant Blankenship ,
  • Emily Jones ,
  • and 1 more
Gov. Brian Kemp says the screening criteria for the coronavirus is expanding to include all Georgians, regardless of symptoms.

Kemp: All Georgians, Regardless Of Symptoms, Should Use COVID-19 Screening App

Gov. Brian Kemp is encouraging all Georgians to undergo screening for the coronavirus as the testing supply continues to rise and the federal government...

May 08, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia provided authority for a plan for possible staffing reductions and furloughs due to rapid changes in expected state revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Colleges Prepare For Furloughs, Staffing Reductions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia announced a potential plan that would include staffing reductions and furloughs. The plan is a...

May 07, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: A Clearer Understanding Of Virus Spread?

Thursday on Political Rewind , a metric that gives fresh perspective on how to view Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen the state: the number of new...

May 07, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Michael "Killer Mike" Render hands out meals with PAWkids founder Latonya Gates at Bankhead Seafood Market.

Killer Mike, T.I. Partner With Nonprofit To Serve Meals At Bankhead Seafood Market

As Atlanta-area rapper Michael "Killer Mike" Render stood in a face mask in front of Bankhead Seafood Market, he spoke of his passion for the Grove Park...

May 06, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
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