Kids Help Others, Disaster Declared, Tests Waived: GA Coronavirus

Kathleen Sturgeon
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There was plenty of news across Georgia on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Coronavirus: Medical Volunteers Offered Free Delta Flights To GA

Medical professionals who sign up for volunteer programs in Georgia and two other states can travel round-trip for free.

Coronavirus: Emory Testing Clinical Trial Of Vaccine

Emory's clinical trial testing of this vaccine to prevent coronavirus is the first vaccine to be tested in the United States.

GA Colleges Waive SAT, ACT Requirements: Coronavirus

Several University System of Georgia institutions have waived SAT and ACT requirements after many tests were canceled due to coronavirus.

Trump Declares GA Major Disaster As Coronavirus Cases Top 2.6K

As deaths from coronavirus continue to rise in Georgia, President Donald Trump declared Sunday that a major disaster exists in the state. With it, he ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the coronavirus pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, and continuing.

Krispy Kreme To Give Free Doughnuts To Health Workers In GA

Starting on Monday, Krispy Kreme will be giving out free doughnuts every week to healthcare workers across the country.

Cruise Passengers With Coronavirus Released From GA, Fly To NC

An NC couple who tested positive for coronavirus after being on a cruise ship were released to fly home from Marietta, their daughter said.

Atlanta Kid Entrepreneurs, T&N Bow Ties, Raising $1M For Homeless

Two brothers, 8 and 5, launched a crowdfunding campaign to help raise money to help Atlanta's homeless during the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia Enforces Social Distancing At Parks, Lakes: Coronavirus

Gov. Kemp has issued an order to ensure that people are following social distancing at parks and lakes. Officials will patrol the area.

Second Primary Delay Sought By GA Speaker Due To Coronavirus

House Speaker David Ralston asked to again postpone Georgia's primaries because of the coronavirus state of emergency.

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