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Georgia mayors, leaders criticize Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen state

RTMNews - April 23, 2020

Georgians and Public Health Experts Are Really Concerned About Brian Kemp’s “Reckless” and “Irresponsible” Coronavirus Plan After Gov. Brian Kemp released his “reckless” and “irresponsible”...

Even Donald Trump says it’s ‘too soon’ for Kemp to reopen Georgia

Roz Edward - April 23, 2020

At Wednesday night's White House press conference, Donald Trump, who has historically downplayed the coronavirus threat and is responsible for the nation’s failed response...

Companies start aggressive COVID-19 testing in African American communities

Roz Edward - April 23, 2020

MAJL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES PARTNERS WITH ATLANTA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO INITIATE AGGRESSIVE COVID-19 TESTING IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES Several Drive-Thru Testing Centers to Open in Metro-Atlanta in...

Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta gets moving with new virtual fitness program

Roz Edward - April 23, 2020

Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta Motivates Atlantans to Get Moving with New Virtual Fitness Program Online Classes Support Immediate Needs of Women Living with...

‘Piedmont Care Gram’ to connect patients with families, friends

RTMNews - April 21, 2020

Atlanta (April 21, 2020) – Piedmont Atlanta Hospital has launched the Piedmont Care Gram program to provide a way for families and friends of...

Atlanta City Council approves $7 million in pandemic support funding

Roz Edward - April 21, 2020

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved legislation during Monday’s remote meeting to transfer $7 million from the uncommitted fund balance to assist those affected...

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces fund to provide grants during COVID-19 Crisis

RTMNews - April 20, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Fund with Georgia’s Own Credit Union to Provide Grants During COVID-19 Crisis City of Atlanta to support fund for eligible...

Tide Loads of Hope helps lighten the load for Atlanta front-line responders

Roz Edward - April 19, 2020

Tide Loads of Hope Powered by Tide Cleaners Helps Lighten the Load for Atlanta Front-Line Responders Beginning today, Tide Cleaners locations in the Atlanta area...

DeKalb Co. District 7 Weekly Highlights | April 16, 2020

RTMNews - April 17, 2020

A message from DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson: As we complete our fourth week of shelter-in-place, I hope all are well and safe as we...

ESSENCE Festival 2020 cancelled, refunds available

Roz Edward - April 16, 2020

The mayor of New Orleans LaToya Cantrell, announced yesterday, there will be no large events or festivals in NOLA this year. Essence formally announced...

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