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"I think I think it's safe to say that we're going to have to continued increased cases in the U.S.," said Emory School of Medicine Associate Dean Dr. Carlos del Rio.

Emory Doctor: 'Pandemic Not Over Just Because A Politician Is Saying It Is Safe'

A global health expert from Emory University is stressing that people in Georgia need to keep practicing social distancing and wearing masks.

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Georgia State University President Mark Becker says a limited number staff and faculty can return to the campuses next week.

Georgia State President Announces Plan To Reopen Campuses

Georgia State University President Mark Becker released a video on Tuesday to explain the college’s plan to allow students and faculty back on its...

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What You Need To Know: Public Pools And Coronavirus

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

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  • Lars Lonnroth

Political Rewind: Insight Into The Future Of Virus Numbers

Thursday on Political Rewind , journalists and researchers are trying to determine how the public health policy of state officials is impacting the...

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Escobar Restaurants & Tapas co-owned by Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz was shutdown by police late Sunday night for violating the state's COVID-19 guidelines.

2 Chainz's Atlanta Restaurant Shut Down Briefly For Violating COVID-19 Guidelines

An Atlanta restaurant and bar co-owned by rapper 2 Chainz was temporarily closed by Georgia State Police and the Department of Public Safety on Sunday,...

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Georgia's education system, previously exempted from reductions, has submitted a 14% budget cut plan because of the coronavirus.

Budget Cuts Could Mean Fewer Teachers, Food Inspectors And Less Money To Clean Up Toxic Waste

Thousands of state employees could be laid off under new budget plans submitted to the state and many more could face furloughs as Georgia’s government...

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Libraries in southern Georgia are finding a way to meet community needs without fully reopening, but are struggling to provide uninterrupted access for all.

Libraries In Rural Georgia Are Still Meeting Community Needs During COVID-19

As businesses in Georgia reopen with strict guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19, libraries around the state are still closed to the public....

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Gwinnett County police are investigating the fatal wreck that killed a young man near Buford early Saturday morning.

15 People Killed On Georgia Roads During Memorial Day Weekend

Crashes killed 15 people across Georgia over the Memorial Day weekend. The number of collisions is a slight decrease from 2019, according to the Georgia...

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Georgia Tech professor Krishnendu Roy and his research team has received NIH funding to evaluate certain molecules to help improve coronavirus vaccines.

Researchers At Georgia Tech Receive NIH Funding For Coronavirus Vaccines

Researchers at Georgia Tech received funding from the National Institutes of Health to evaluate specific molecules that may help the development of a...

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Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday, May 26, invited President Donald Trump to host the Republican National Convention in Georgia.

Kemp Invites Trump To Host Republican National Convention in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday invited President Donald Trump to host this summer’s Republican National Convention in Georgia. The invitation comes after...

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Amariel Yehudah walks his dog Draco in downtown Sparta, the Hancock County seat. Yehudah was surprised to learn his town was a coronavirus hotspot.

In Rural Georgia, Lots Of Coronavirus Tests, Little Information On Finding Them

There’s one grocery store in Hancock County, in downtown Sparta. On a recent Wednesday, business was steady there. Among the shoppers was Cedric Harris....

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Students from Towns County High School pick up their caps and gowns Friday prior to a senior parade.

High School In North Georgia Hopeful For In-Person Graduation

When Shelby Turner left Towns County High School in March, she thought Georgia’s school shutdown wouldn’t last too long. However, as the school year...

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  • Lars Lonroth
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking Georgians to return their absentee ballots in time for the June 9 primary election.

Georgia Secretary Of State Says Shortest Line To Vote Is ‘At Your Kitchen Table’

Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is continuing to urge Georgians to vote by mail in the June 9 primary, especially after reports of long...

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A 17-year-old boy has died of COVID-19 related symptoms.

17-Year-Old Dies Of Coronavirus, Youngest In State Of Georgia

A 17-year-old boy has died of coronavirus, according to the latest data from the state health department. This is the youngest death reported in the...

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Game wardens will make sure that Georgians abide by boating laws and COVID-19 social distancing orders during this Memorial Day weekend.

Game Wardens To Enforce Boating Laws, Social Distancing This Holiday Weekend

Memorial Day weekend will mean an opportunity for many Georgians to go out and have some fun despite the current risks from the COVID-19 pandemic. This...

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