Georgia unemployment claims skyrocket amid virus outbreak
Commissioner Butler said last week a little more than 12,000 Georgians filed unemployment claims. More than double the amount of claims the week before.
Gwinnett County quarantines work-release dorm after resident tests positive
Gwinnett County has placed 46 work release inmates under quarantine after someone on their dorm tested positive for covid-19. That first positive case was discovered earlier this week. The resident was sent home and his entire dorm — L dorm — sealed off.
Want to feel better these days? UGA dean says try cleaning up your community
As more Georgia cities issue shelter-in-place orders for their residents, one man has come up with an idea he’s hoping will spread across the state.
Fulton County inmate tests positive for coronavirus
An inmate at the Fulton County Jail has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Strangers on a tropical vacation work together to safely evacuate island under coronavirus lockdown
Strangers on a tropical paradise vacation found themselves locked down by one nation’s fears of the coronavirus. But, with the help of a simple communication app, known as WhatsApp, and a global security company, all 144 new best friends made it safely home from Honduras this past Sunday.
Getting mortgage relief during the coronavirus pandemic
How do you pay your mortgage in times like these? Well there is relief coming.
Gwinnett chairman says freshly-scrubbed courthouse is a 'safe place'
Five days after closing for a deep cleaning, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center reopened for business Tuesday. At least for now.
Georgia COVID-19 victim: 'I feel totally restored now'
He was one of the first in Georgia to put a face on the COVID-19 pandemic. Now he says he feels "totally restored."
Playgrounds and pavilions now off-limits at all Gwinnett County parks
One of the largest park systems in Georgia is shutting down most of its features in an attempt to stop people from gathering in groups.
Gwinnett County closes Justice Center until Tuesday for deep cleaning
No matter who you are, you're going to get your temperature checked before you're allowed into the Gwinnett County jail. That goes for law enforcement, too.
Lawrenceville declares state of emergency hoping to save downtown restaurants
Lawrenceville has declared a state of emergency partly in an effort to help its fledgling restaurant industry.
Free arts, zoos, museum offerings for your learn-from-home time off
We are on day three for some families whose kitchen tables are now home-school work stations. Boy, teachers make it look easy don’t they? Well, here are ideas for filling out the day that includes museum and zoo tours and much more.
State investigates complaint VA using company that's 'putting the lives of our veterans in harm's way'
Critics question a decision by the Atlanta VA Medical Center for how it transports veterans, claiming the VA could be putting lives at risk, especially during this vulnerable time.
Floyd County man tested positive days after being turned away from hospital
A Floyd County man who has COVID-19 may have accidentally exposed others after originally being sent home from the hospital without being tested.
Douglasville cops offered BBQ if they wrote enough traffic tickets
The police chief calls it a ticket goal. Critics call it a ticket quota.
Jury decides travel agency exec stole at least $1M from churches wanting to go on mission trips
The verdict is guilty in the case of a Sandy Springs travel agency executive accused of defrauding faith-based groups across the country.
How to prep but not panic over conoravirus
The coronavirus developments change daily. And the Centers for Disease Control says to prepare for a possible outbreak in our communities. But how do you do that?
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan attempted to sell a health care app concept to a state health care vendor
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan negoitated to sell a health care app concept to a state health care vendor.
Tax Time: what to toss, what to save
If you're prepping for taxes, you are wading through a lot of old paperwork you probably don't need anymore. Let’s look at what to save, what to toss. Get into that big drawer or box that you stuff your paperwork and let’s clean it out.
Judge orders troubled tree cutter to jail while crying customers demand more
As the saying goes, the biggest key to success is just showing up.