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Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital is in critical need of hand-sewn masks for patients in the Emergency Department’s waiting areas who have not been evaluated for COVID-19 yet.

Americana legend, John Prine, has died from COVID-19 complications, according to the New York Times. He was 73.

The Barbour County Health Department will host two COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinics this week.

Georgia Representative Calvin Smyre is on the Governor’s Community Outreach Task Force. Smyre said his best advice is to follow local, state and national officials.

A federal appeals court sided Tuesday with Texas in allowing it to ban most abortions while the state is under an emergency order that limits non-essential surgeries during the coronavirus pandemic.

35-year-old Courtney Lockhart was convicted for the kidnapping and murder of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk in 2008. He was sentenced to death.

Trader Joe’s is joining other stores like Lowe’s, Target and Costco in giving their employees a break during the pandemic.

In addition to empty shelves, many shoppers said they’re worried about what they’re exposed to while out and about.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said more money is needed for the popular new $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program.

A California appeals court has dismissed the criminal case against a Mexican megachurch leader facing charges of child rape and human trafficking.