Georgia

Georgia opens first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

Georgia's first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site began, receiving participants at Jim Miller Park in Marietta on Wednesday afternoon.

March 18, 2020 6:04pm CDT

Georgia distillery now dispensing hand sanitizer as coronavirus cases rise

UPDATE: The Old Fourth Distillery is still offering free hand sanitizer, but here is what has changed. Because of overwhelming demand, not only from consumers, but from federal and state agencies, the vodka maker is forced to limit the free supplies. It will still offer two free, 2-ounce bottles per customer. After that, you can buy a supply.

March 18, 2020 1:38pm CDT

UGA Athletics staff member tests positive for coronavirus

A staff member in the University of Georgia Athletics department has tested positive for COVID-19 and another employee is under self-quarantine.

March 18, 2020 11:23am CDT

Drive-through coronavirus testing site to open in Cobb County

One of the first drive-through testing facilities in the metro Atlanta area for coronavirus will open Wednesday in Cobb County at Jim Miller Park.

March 18, 2020 9:12am CDT

Kemp: Quarantine site nears completion in Monroe County

A coronavirus isolation site is nearing completion.

March 17, 2020 10:43pm CDT

Georgia-Pacific working to keep up with toilet paper demand

Empty shelves in stores are a common sight as people stock up on toilet paper over COVID-19 virus concerns.

March 17, 2020 9:38pm CDT

Georgia families adjust to virtual learning during coronavirus school closures

With Gwinnett County Schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak Ruth McMullin, like so many other parents across the country, finds herself in uncharted territory.

March 17, 2020 7:33pm CDT

North Georgia community pulls together to feed children during coronavirus school closures

Nearly a dozen businesses and 35 volunteers worked together Tuesday to help feed families in need because of the coronavirus outbreak.

March 17, 2020 7:33pm CDT

Management reduces check-in stations at Atlanta's airport during coronavirus outbreak

Management at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has reduced check-in stations. The changes stem from adjustments required because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 17, 2020 7:33pm CDT

Couple from cruise explains coronavirus quarantine at Dobbins Air Reserve Base

By phone, Karen and Harry Dever showed FOX 5 their room at Dobbins Air Reserve Base and joked about how they use their luggage and dresser drawers. It's a far cry from the balcony suite cabin they were confined to on the Grand Princess a week ago. Now they can get out and about as they wait out the rest of their two-week quarantine.

March 17, 2020 7:33pm CDT

Matt Ryan donating $100K to Atlanta charities for coronavirus relief

Matt Ryan is giving back to help Atlantans get through the coronavirus outbreak.

March 17, 2020 10:24am CDT

121 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Georgia

Georgia's number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases has passed 100, state health officials announced.

March 16, 2020 11:21am CDT

Georgia couple reunited after separate coronavirus quarantines urge Americans 'not to panic'

A Georgia couple who was quarantined in different countries after their ill-fated cruise became a symbol of the coronavirus pandemic have been reunited.

March 15, 2020 1:41pm CDT