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Animals

181 dogs rescued from 'hoarding situation' by metro Atlanta group

Coronavirus

Atlanta Police no longer respond to non-injury car accidents

What does that mean for insurance claims?
Coronavirus Numbers

COVID data leaves too many unknowns for those trying to track impact

Georgia is missing a large portion of data for positive COVID cases including location, age, race and ethnicity.
Education

Both ease and worry mark first day of school for metro Atlanta families

According to the district, 78 percent of the parents have opted to return to the classroom for in-person learning,
Coronavirus

Emory University doctor and former teacher suggests staggered starts, plexiglass lunch barriers to avoid COVID-19 spread in schools

The decision between teaching in-person or online has become a hot debate.
Coronavirus

Neither masks nor social distancing required | First look inside Georgia's schools

A district spokesperson told 11Alive that masks are not required, but are strongly encouraged and recommended.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Georgia | 197,948 cases, up 2,513 since Monday

Here's an updated list of case numbers in the state, given by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Health

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile found in DeKalb traps

Traps have been found in Chamblee, Brookhaven and northwest of Stonecrest in unincorporated DeKalb County.
Georgia

Why is virtual teaching a major challenge for educators?

Classes begin today in Cherokee County with a mixture of in-person and remote learning
Georgia

House ethics report: Rep. Bishop used campaign funds for personal use

The report says the Columbus congressman spent $100,000 or more on golf-club memberships, Christmas parties and more
Politics

Rep. Sanford Bishop allegedly misused more than $90,000 in campaign and official funds

A congressional report says U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop may have misused more than $100,000 in campaign funds and public money.
Coronavirus

Gov. Kemp extends public health emergency into September; renews COVID-19 restrictions

The new orders were signed by Gov. Kemp on Friday, July 31

Macon's Museum of Arts and Sciences reopens with new safety guidelines

Macon mayor candidates Miller, Whitby face off in debate

Tropical Storm Isaias visits New York City

The summertime pattern is in full swing

Coaches' friendship ties Westfield, Mount de Sales softball

Coaches' friendship ties Westfield, Mount de Sales softball

Ford COO Jim Farley to lead company, CEO Hackett to retire

Officials say school laptops were held up ahead of new academic year, hinting at possible wider issue

Central Georgia's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports, and more | Macon, Georgia | 13WMAZ.com

181 dogs rescued from 'hoarding situation' by metro Atlanta group

Atlanta Police no longer respond to non-injury car accidents

COVID data leaves too many unknowns for those trying to track impact

Both ease and worry mark first day of school for metro Atlanta families

Emory University doctor and former teacher suggests staggered starts, plexiglass lunch barriers to avoid COVID-19 spread in schools

Neither masks nor social distancing required | First look inside Georgia's schools

Coronavirus in Georgia | 197,948 cases, up 2,513 since Monday

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile found in DeKalb traps

Why is virtual teaching a major challenge for educators?

House ethics report: Rep. Bishop used campaign funds for personal use

Rep. Sanford Bishop allegedly misused more than $90,000 in campaign and official funds

Gov. Kemp extends public health emergency into September; renews COVID-19 restrictions

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