Atlanta/ Community & Society
Published on April 13, 2020
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Atlanta man charged with fraud over nonexistent mask sales

Christopher Parris, 39, of Atlanta, faces a federal fraud charge after attempting to sell millions of nonexistent respirator masks to the government as it struggles to shore up supplies of vital medical equipment during the pandemic.

Read the full story on SFGATE.

Georgia coronavirus cases jump from 7,300 to 12,400 in week

Georgia residents are under a shelter-in-place order as the state sees significant jumps in cases, deaths and hospitalizations. Among the positive cases is a worker at the governor's mansion in the Buckhead area. 

Read the full story on Patch.com.

Fernbank among 11 Atlanta attractions teaming up for online learning activities

A group of attractions in Atlanta, including the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, is teaming up to offer educators a way to explore their collections and exhibits through a series of online activities, including virtual field trips.

Read the full story on www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com.

State to set up 200-bed COVID site in convention center

Two hundred hospital beds will be set up in a large convention center in Atlanta as an alternative treatment site for patients with mild to moderate cases of the new coronavirus, Gov. Brian Kemp said Sunday. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Teen steps up to help Atlanta’s homeless during pandemic

An Atlanta teen's Heaven Help One Help All program responds to requests for aid all across the city.

Read the full story on KPRC2 / Click2Houston.


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