My 15-year-old daughter Lyric noted how flimsy she thought the barriers blocking public beach access seemed. The aluminum barriers stood just a few feet high and could be felled by a brisk wind gust. It would be easy for just about anyone to climb over or walk around. They were placed up and down the […]
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Coronavirus: Kemp extends Georgia stay-at-home order as cases pass 10,000
Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday he’s extending his order for Georgia residents to shelter at home through April 30 as the number of coronavirus infections confirmed statewide passed 10,000. Kemp also announced he’s requiring nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to do more to screen staff and patients for symptoms and keep facilities disinfected. He’s also […]
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US coronavirus predictions are shifting. Here’s why
Things are still getting worse. The US death toll crossed 14,000 on Wednesday, with a record 1,858 deaths reported just on Tuesday. Since the outbreak started, about 425,000 cases have been diagnosed in the US. And researchers say the peak has yet to come. But the main model used by the White House and pretty […]
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Sheree Whitfield of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ seeking info on missing mother
Sheree Whitfield, a former cast member of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” is seeking help from the public in finding her mother. According to Sandy Springs Police, Thelma Ferguson was last seen by her family leaving her Sandy Springs home on March 23. Ferguson, 77, was wearing gray pants and a black shirt at the […]
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The Fed just unleashed another $2.3 trillion to support the economy
The Federal Reserve is continuing its extraordinary efforts to prop up the US economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The central bank announced a new $2.3 trillion round of loans that include even more support for small businesses and consumers — and, for the first time, for states, cities and municipalities, too. The […]
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Pence’s office blocks public health officials from appearing on CNN
Vice President Mike Pence’s office has declined to allow the nation’s top health officials to appear on CNN in recent days and discuss the coronavirus pandemic killing thousands of Americans, in an attempt to pressure the network into carrying the White House’s lengthy daily briefings in full. Pence’s office, which is responsible for booking the […]
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Working at home tests family atmosphere of TV morning shows
For all the planning that went into “CBS This Morning” putting on a broadcast with its anchors working remotely, no one thought about the pillow. It sat — slightly crookedly — on a chair behind Gayle King in the makeshift studio set up in her family room. And that pillow, every time the camera caught […]
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Coronavirus: 16.8M Americans thrown out of work as economic toll rises
A staggering 16.8 million Americans have been thrown onto the unemployment rolls in just three weeks, underscoring the terrifying speed with which the coronavirus outbreak has brought world economies to their knees. Meanwhile, world leaders and health officials fervently warned that the hard-won gains against the scourge must not be jeopardized by relaxing social distancing […]
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Atlanta families protest as veterans nursing home emptied for virus
ATLANTA (AP) — With her husband’s Veterans Affairs nursing home closed to visitors to guard against the coronavirus, Linda McCall hadn’t seen him for weeks but at least took comfort that he was nearby in suburban Atlanta. Now, 78-year-old Ralph McCall has been moved to a facility two hours away, and she’s fuming. “It’s like my […]
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As pandemic deepens, Trump cycles through targets to blame
First, it was the media that was at fault. Then, Democratic governors came under fire. China, President Barack Obama and federal watchdogs have all had a turn in the crosshairs. And now it’s the World Health Organization that’s to blame. President Donald Trump is falling back on a familiar political strategy as he grapples with the coronavirus pandemic: […]
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Biden vs. Trump: General election battle is now set
The stage is set for November. Barring unforeseen disaster, Joe Biden will represent the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump this fall, the former vice president’s place on the general election ballot cemented by Bernie Sanders’ decision to end his campaign. Biden likely won’t secure the number of delegates needed to clinch the nomination until June. But without any […]
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Are you wiped out of toilet paper? Here’s why
What does toilet paper have to do with a global pandemic? Nothing. Yet millions of people have been panicking about their household supply. Store shelves have been emptied. Amazon is often out of stock. And social media is bursting with jokes and pleas for a roll or two. The good news: Things are calming down, […]
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Senators block new virus aid, Pelosi decries ‘stunt’
Senators torpedoed quick passage of a new coronavirus aid package Thursday, with Democrats rejecting a Trump administration request for $250 billion to boost a small business payroll fund and Republicans refusing Democrats’ demand for another $250 billion for hospitals and states. The standoff doesn’t end the pursuit of more rescue funds. Democrats and Republicans agree the aid […]
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Tradition stymied: A year unlike any since WWII for Augusta
The Masters is so intertwined with Augusta, they added an extra day to spring break. You see, the first full week of April isn’t just a blip in time for this place. It’s their identity, their way of life, their cart path to success. A restaurant or bar can take a huge step toward profitability […]
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[VIDEO] Youth center director talks about how COVID-19 has impacted his organization
Charles Sharper, executive director of Healthy Youth USA, talks about how his business has been impacted by COVID-19, and steps he’s taking to ensure kids continue to practice healthy habits during the shelter-in-place. Photography & Videography by Trarell Torrence healthyyouthusa.org Phone:770.896.5595 Email: info@healthyyouthusa.com Donation Link: https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/37e4e11c-19c5-4851-add4-279ed684f721