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According to 11ALIVE, CVS Health has opened up a rapid COVID-19 drive-thru testing on at Georgia Tech. In order to get a test you must pre-register in advance for a same day appointment. According to officials a positive test results can be delivered in as little as 5 minutes, and negative results up to 15 […]
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state wide shelter-in-place for all of Georgia to help fight the spread of the coronavirus. RELATED: When & Where Can I Shop For Groceries In Atlanta During Shutdown? He also order all schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year. Kemp stated that research shows […]
Since the state of Georgia has been on a “Shelter-In-Place” order as of last Friday, many public places that would typically be filled with people and vendors are very vacant. Here in the city of Atlanta, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had already had a “Shelter-In-Place” order in place, but in an interview with Ryan Cameron, […]
Some people have a lot of questions about Georgia’s Shelter in Place Order: Here are some answers: When does it begin and how long does it last? The executive order starts at 6 p.m. on Friday April 3,2020. It lasts until 11:59 p.m. on Monday April 13, 2020. The governor can extend the order if […]
Legendary singer Bill Withers passed away due to heart complications. In a statement released by his family, the singer passed away Monday in Los Angeles. Withers was a 3 time grammy award winner, and wrote popular songs like, “Lean On Me” and, “Lovely Day.” He is survived by his wife, Marcia, and children, Todd and […]
According to wsbtv, an order issued by the county states that “all residents of Fulton County are commanded to stay at their place of residence” with exceptions.” The order comes with fines of up to $1,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail per offense. Individuals are permitted to leave their residences only to provide […]
ATLANTA—Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an Administrative Order directing the institution of a hazard pay policy for front-line City employees. Eligible employees will be compensated an additional $500 per month. “As Atlanta families manage the COVID-19 crisis, there are City employees going out each and every day so that critical City services continue without disruption,” said Mayor Bottoms. “These […]
Civil Rights leader and local hero Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery passed away Friday night at age 98. His family has said in the statement that Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery died of natural causes. Lowery has worked alongside with Revs. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson and played huge roll in helping change […]
With the coronavirus shutting down a large chunk of the American economy, many people have basic questions like, where can I order deliver from that still open during this coronavirus shutdown.? To make this easier for our readers in Atlanta we created a running list of every restaurant in Atlanta still delivering food during coronavirus […]
Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke with Radio One Atlanta about why she enacted stricter stay at home measures for Atlanta than what governor Brian Kemp enacted for the state of Georgia. She answers questions about what she considers essential and non-essential services and activities, why she allowed the Beltline and city parks to remain […]