Clark Atlanta University will ring the long-silent bells at Harkness Hall on Easter Sunday morning in a celebration that honors the culmination of Holy Week and recognizes those touched by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tribute is to be broadcast via the school’s page on Facebook.
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COVID-19: Progress at Emory on new drug; survey shows doctor support for anti-malarials
Treatments of the coronovirus are emerging from two groups in metro Atlanta – a drug that Emory University is helping to create; and a nationwide survey of doctors that shows a majority would prescribe to their family members a malaria drug cited by President Trump.
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600-plus fraud reports so far during pandemic; authorities set up statewide task force
With more than 600 complaints of price gouging and other crimes reported in Georgia, all related to the pandemic, federal and state authorities announced Tuesday the formation of a statewide task force to fight criminal fraud.
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Fulton courts aren’t acting on evictions — for now
There’s more demand for rental assistance than nonprofits can handle.
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Federal transit relief: $371 million to metro Atlanta, $448 million total statewide
Metro Atlanta transit agencies are to receive $371 million from the federal coronavirus aid package. It’s part of a total package of $448 million in federal transit assistance headed to Georgia to help offset the economic losses related to response to the cornoavirus, according to the legislation.
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Federal environmental cutbacks concern watchdogs; Atlanta says consent decree on track
The federal cutbacks in environmental standards enacted during the coronavirus outbreak have drawn sharp rebuke from metro Atlanta watchdogs. The rollbacks include car fuel efficiency and monitoring of environmental enforcement actions.
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Experts: Coronavirus pandemic demands ’emergency housing response’
Many leaders in the housing realm have long argued that most social issues revolve around whether people have a roof over their heads.
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Foreclosure crisis isn’t on horizon as pandemic roils mortgage industry: Harvard Center
A surge of foreclosed homes isn’t on the horizon because of the pandemic, but the fate of renters is less than certain because they’re harder for the government to protect, according to a comments in a forum sponsored Tuesday evening by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
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MARTA retains service for disabled, medically fragile riders amid bus, train cutbacks
MARTA’ has retained services for medically fragile and disabled riders, though the number of drivers has been cut, as the agency reduces bus and rail service amid a dwindling ridership . No complaints about a lack of paratransit service have been reported.
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As coronavirus spreads, affordable housing-focused start-up helps keep people at home
“There’s no question that the demand for affordable housing has increased over these past few weeks.”
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Chattahoochee Nature Center nears fundraising goal as economy shudders
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is conducting a capital campaign that is to be one of many gauges of the region’s philanthropic capacity as the economy responds to the pandemic of the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 may cast shade on sunny local government budgets
“We just have no idea at this time what sort of expenses we’re going to have associated with this emergency.”
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Forest provides ‘reservoir of beauty, peace, freedom’ in time of health crisis
By Guest Columnist DEBRA PEARSON, retired educator with Atlanta Public Schools Never in my lifetime have I witnessed such a strong societal response to a health crisis. I am a member of the age demographic that is most at risk for coronavirus infection. I have thus been sequestered in my home for several days. Yet, I […]
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Atlanta groups meeting virtually to continue connecting community
It’s time for the Atlanta community to be creative.
During this period of the COVID-19 pandemic, several Atlanta institutions are finding creative ways to continue convening – virtually rather than in person.
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Atlanta Community Food Bank seeking to meet increased needs due to COVID-19
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is seeking $2 million in funds to help it meet increasing demand because of the impact the Coronavirus has had on society.
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Fulton begins limited drive-thru specimen collection; COVID-19 confirmations to rise
Expect many more than Fulton’s current 49 cases.
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As coronavirus spreads, Atlanta Housing partners batten down hatches at residences
As a novel coronavirus spreads across the globe, Atlanta’s housing authority is heeding the wisdom coming from public health officials and implementing restrictions to keep gatherings small and residents safe.
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Atlanta Housing chief insists controversial settlement with developers is “moving forward”
The regional office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved the settlement agreement between Atlanta Housing (AH) and developer Integral Group and its business partners.
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Mayor Bottoms convenes Atlanta executives for coronavirus briefing
Key members of Atlanta’s business and civic community met with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Friday morning to develop strategies on how best to respond to the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 outbreak prompts cancellation of upcoming Atlanta Regional Housing Forum
A quarterly event focused on taking stock of Atlanta’s housing-related issues has been cancelled thanks to growing worries of a fast-spreading coronavirus.
