Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
2020 Masters Tournament Set For November Without Guests
The 2020 Masters Tournament will happen Nov. 9-15 without patrons or guests on the grounds, the Augusta National Golf Club said Wednesday.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Georgia: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Georgia are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Judicial Emergency Extended Through September In Georgia
The COVID-19 Task Force is focusing on how grand jury and jury trials could safely be conducted even where levels of COVID-19 are high.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
GA Sets Record For Most Coronavirus Deaths In A Day
Georgia broke its own single-day death toll from the coronavirus when the Department of Public Health recorded 125 more deaths Tuesday.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
Etowah High School Closing Immediately From Coronavirus Outbreak
Etowah High School will be closed after school Tuesday through the end of the month after nearly 300 students and staff had to quarantine.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
Cherokee Schools Reports Cases At 6 Schools During First Week
During the first week of school for Cherokee County students, seven students at six schools tested positive for the coronavirus.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
Districts Can Implement Masks As Dress Code: GA Superintendent
GA Superintendent Richard Woods addressed back-to-school concerns, including masks, crowded hallways and discipline for sharing photos.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Johns Creek, GA|News|
GA High School Association Cancels Football Scrimmages
The Georgia High School Association has canceled all preseason football scrimmages, and postponed competitive cheer and one-act plays.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
More Cherokee County Students Test Positive For Coronavirus
A total of four schools in Cherokee County have now confirmed positive cases of the coronavirus as of Thursday morning.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Johns Creek, GA|News|
GA Teen Loses Both Parents Days Apart To The Coronavirus
A rising senior at Johns Creek High lost both of his parents days apart to the coronavirus. Now the community is stepping up to help.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
GA Dedicates $6 Million To Connect Students To The Internet
Georgia has allocated $6 million of its CARES Act funding to purchase equipment for local school systems to improve connectivity options.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Cumming, GA|News|
North GA Faculty, Alumna Participate In Coronavirus Research
One University of North Georgia alumna and two faculty members are conducting research on the health care crisis.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
GA's Coronavirus Restrictions Extended As School Starts For Some
The restrictions continue to require social distancing and ban gatherings of more than 50 people unless there is 6 feet between persons.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Most Cherokee Students Attending In-Person As School Year Begins
Cherokee County students begin the school year Monday, with 77 percent electing to go back to in-person learning.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Parents Push Back On Virtual Classes, Rally At Civic Center
Several hundred Cobb County parents and students rallied Saturday morning, demanding the option to learn in-person this fall.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cumming, GA|News|
Nearly 300 Georgia Kid Campers Positive For Coronavirus: CDC
Almost 300 children and teens, most of them ages 6 to 10, tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a YMCA camp in north Georgia.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Roswell, GA|News|
Fate Of UGA, GA Tech Rivalry Determined By Updated SEC Schedule
The SEC has established Sept. 26 as the kickoff for its 2020 football season to allow its universities to focus on returning to campus.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
GEMA Donates Additional PPE Supplies GA Universities
Among the donated items are 947,500 disposable 3-ply face masks, 40,000 N-95 respirator masks and 5,832 gallons of hand sanitizer.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Coronavirus Testing Partnership Delivers Results Quicker In GA
A new testing partnership with Mako Medical and the Georgia Department of Public Health will provide test results within 48 hours.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Johns Creek, GA|News|
Local Districts May Choose Reopening Model: GA Superintendent
State Superintendent Richard Woods said Tuesday the Department of Education will support the reopening course chosen by local districts.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Cumming, GA|News|
Kemp, Mayor Disagree If Mask Mandate Is Politics, Saves GA Lives
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms accused each other of playing politics with mask requirements.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Fulton Schools Make Decision Regarding Beginning Of School Year
Fulton Schools Superintendent Mike Looney announced Thursday if the district will begin school in-person or online on Aug. 17.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
GA's Coronavirus Restrictions Extended Again As Cases Rise
As coronavirus cases rise in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp has again extended the state's restrictions through the end of the month.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
North Point Community Church To Remain Closed Through The Year
North Point Community Church, which sees more than 30,000 people weekly, will not resume in-person services, instead streaming online.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Sandy Springs, GA|News|
GA Judicial Emergency Extended Again Through August
The order allows courts to move forward with all judicial proceedings except criminal and civil jury trials and most grand jury proceedings.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Cherokee Schools Approve Reopening Plan, Start Date
The approved reopening plan for Cherokee Schools calls for the year to begin on Aug. 3, with all campuses open for in-person learning.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
School Reopening Plan Announced For Cherokee Schools
The school board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday to consider approval of the superintendent’s recommended school reopening plan.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Masks Now Required Inside University System Of GA Institutions
Starting July 15, all University System of Georgia institutions will require faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear a face covering.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Johns Creek, GA|News|
Survey: Georgia Schools Can’t Safely Reopen Say Half Of Readers
Georgia readers have mixed opinions on school reopening scenarios and requiring face masks for children, according to our informal survey.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
ATL Kid Owners Of T&N Bow Ties Share 'Bow Tie Challenge' Video
Treandos and brother Noah Thornton participated in the #BowTieChallenge to promote "positive imagery of African American youth."
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
3 Million Masks Donated To GA Counties, Department Of Education
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is releasing 3 million cloth face coverings in July across the state.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Roswell, GA|News|
Reopening Date, Plan Announced By Fulton Schools Officials
Fulton Schools Superintendent Mike Looney and staff shared updates regarding protocols and processes for a face-to-face return to school.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Should GA Schools Reopen This Fall? Take Patch's Survey
How do you feel about sending your kids to school in the fall as the coronavirus epidemic worsens in Georgia and other states?
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Across Georgia|News|
Kemp Stops Short Of Mandating Masks But Encourages Their Use
Gov. Brian Kemp is encouraging the use of masks and recently set the example by wearing his own masks at public functions.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Roswell, GA|News|
Act Now By Social Distancing, Wearing Mask: Fulton Superintendent
Fulton Superintendent Mike Looney said on Twitter Thursday that now is the time to act so students can return to classes in August.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Cumming, GA|News|
Camper Tests Positive For Coronavirus In Forsyth County
A camper in one of the summer camps at Sawnee Mountain Preserve has tested positive for coronavirus, the county said Tuesday.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Cumming, GA|News|
North GA Reopening For In-Person Instruction This Fall
The University of North Georgia is preparing for students to return to campus in August for face-to-face classes.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Music Midtown Makes Decision For 2020 Festival
The organizers of Music Midtown 2020 have made a decision on whether the festival will be postponed this year.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
