COVID-19 Archives

Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund distributes $8.7 million

RTMNews - April 7, 2020

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta announce third round of grants for COVID-19 response More than $8.7 million distributed to...

CVS Health opens rapid COVID-19 drive-through testing site in Atlanta

RTMNews - April 6, 2020

To help support local communities and the overall health care system in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Health joined forces with federal and state...

Bernice King tapped by Kemp to lead coronavirus outreach effort

Roz Edward - April 6, 2020

Dr. Bernice King, daughter of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will help lead a new outreach committee in Georgia as...

OP-ED: COVID-19 and Black People

RTMNews - April 6, 2020

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At present the CDC has noted that those with chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, serious heart conditions, those immunocompromised...

Domestic violence organizations applaud Congress for taking action

Roz Edward - March 30, 2020

NCADV Applauds Congress for Meeting Needs of Victims and Survivors Impacted by COVID-19 The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) applauds Congress for taking an...

Georgians petition Kemp to issue ‘shelter in place order’ now

RTMNews - March 27, 2020

A new petition is taking off calling on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to issue stronger rules that require the entire state of Georgia to “shelter in...

Kemp’s refusal to use emergency powers ‘undermines efforts’ to contain COVID-19

RTMNews - March 26, 2020

As the number of Georgians infected with COVID-19 skyrockets with 1,247 confirmed coronavirus cases and counting, Governor Brian Kemp is facing increasing criticisms for his failure to take serious statewide action.

Atlanta restaurant list for curbside takeout and closings

Roz Edward - March 26, 2020

Per mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms two-week shutdown requiring restaurants to curtail services in order to slow the spread of Coronavirus hit many Atlantans where...

Twelve Times Perdue Opposed Stimulus Checks, Direct Pandemic Aid For Workers

RTMNews - January 1, 2020

Twelve Times Perdue Opposed Stimulus Checks, Direct Pandemic Aid For Workers Perdue "fought against" $1200 stimulus checks early in the pandemic and has been in...

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