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News Articles: coronavirus

More than two-thirds of survey participants said they feel like everything is out of their control right now as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to recent research from the University of Phoenix.

SURVEY: Coronavirus Concerns Include Loved Ones' Health, Increased Anxiety

In addition to worrying about the health of loved ones and themselves during the coronavirus pandemic, respondents to a survey say they are concerned...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Naomi Bartolacci stands at her hair stylist station at Like Butterflies Salon on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Avondale Estates, Ga. Bartolacci and her co-workers voluntarily closed the salon as COVID-19 spread, but they are discussing how soon to reopen.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Confusion Over Next Steps In Crisis

Thursday on Political Rewind , the governor says his decision to reopen the state is driven by data. What will be the consequences of Georgians going...

April 23, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Trump: Kemp Reopening Georgia 'Too Soon'

President Trump said he told Gov. Brian Kemp it was too soon for the state to reopen some businesses later this week that have been closed because of...

April 22, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
As Macon-Bibb County expects a COVID-19 peak in mid-May, local leaders want Gov. Kemp to give them authority to decide when to reopen nonessential businesses.

Macon-Bibb Leaders Urge Gov. Kemp To Let Them Reopen When Ready

With the threat of the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak still ahead of Macon-Bibb County, local leaders want to control when closed businesses should reopen.

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Liz Fabian
Christina Blossey stands in front of her body piercing business, Piercing Experience, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Atlanta. Blossey says her business is likely to remain closed until she can be assured that she can acquire masks and cleaning materials.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Mass Testing Center Opens As Kemp Restarts Economy

Even though Gov. Brian Kemp has announced a timeline for some parts of the economy to reopen in the coming days, many Georgia businesses say they are...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
In this Feb. 13, 2020 file photo, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Georgia's Rural Hospitals Get Over $5M For Telehealth, COVID-19 Testing

Rural hospitals across the country are getting nearly $162 million to fight COVID-19, federal officials said Wednesday. The funds will help digitally...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Sarah Rose

Kemp, Georgia Department Of Labor Address Unemployment Options, Concerns

Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor are collaborating to make sure Georgians know their unemployment options, officials said Wednesday...

April 22, 2020
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  • Jade Abdul-Malik

What You Need To Know: Gym Owner Does Not Want To Be 'A Vector For Death'

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

April 22, 2020
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  • Emily Jones
Conductor Joseph Young leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a performance at the state Capitol in Atlanta Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performances, Expands Virtual Stage

Orchestral musicians around the world are all off stage for the foreseeable future. They can’t safely sit together, let alone play to full houses. Wind...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
The midtown skyline stands in the background of Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. The 2020 State of the Air report uses data from 2016 to 2018.

Lung Association's Latest Report Shows Georgia's Air Quality Improved

It's Earth Day 2020 and while people on the planet are dealing with a pandemic, the American Lung Association has a bit of good news for Georgians: Some...

April 22, 2020
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  • Ellen Eldridge

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Political, Health Consequences To Re-Opening Economy

Wednesday on Political Rewind , the political consequences of the pandemic. The governor’s recent decision to slowly re-open businesses in Georgia has...

April 22, 2020
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  • Bill Nigut
The Georgia Supreme Court made the decision to postpone the state bar exam to September.

Georgia Chief Justice: New Lawyers Allowed To Practice Without Taking Bar Exam

The Georgia Supreme Court postponed the state bar exam, but recent law school graduates can practice law under special provisions. The exam was pushed...

April 22, 2020
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  • Sarah Rose
An airplane takes off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.

Delta Loses $534 Million In 1Q; Much Bigger Losses Looming

Delta Air Lines, the biggest and most profitable U.S. airline, is reporting a $534 million loss for the first quarter, a setback that will appear...

April 22, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

As People Stay Home, Earth Turns Wilder And Cleaner

Coyotes, pumas and goats are wandering around cities, while air across the world is becoming less polluted. Scientists are noticing changes to Earth's...

April 22, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Atlanta Braves Chef Pete Smithing cooking up some cheese sauce at the ballpark.

Atlanta Braves Go To Bat To Feed Health Care Workers During Pandemic

The Atlanta Braves were scheduled to continue their nine-game homestand hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday night at Truist Park. But as the nation...

April 22, 2020
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  • Matt Stewart
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