Athens and other towns across Georgia are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Athens, GA community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Georgia hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Georgia Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Georgia government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Georgia COVID-19 Cases

Georgia New Coronavirus Cases:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,092,429
Georgia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Georgia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,839
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Athens

Georgia COVID-19 timeline: A month by month look at the toll

Dec. 3 Georgia DPH reports that the regions around Athens and Valdosta each had just two ICU beds remaining. • State data show 4,437 people hospitalized for COVID-19, more than three times the ... More info »

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 03/16/2021 12:28am

Georgia Football Facility Renovations Continue During Coronavirus Outbreak

The construction on Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall and the Georgia Football facilities continues, as first reported by Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner ... spread of the COVID-19 outbreak and opening ... More info »

Sports Illustrated - 03/25/2020 02:30am

For Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, being boring isn't a bad thing

Don't be fooled by his calm demeanor. Beck's competitive fire burns deep and he's got the numbers to prove it. More info »

ESPN on MSN - 04/11/2024 11:00pm

NFL Draft: Napa High graduate Bowers eager to find out which team he'll play for next

Brock Bowers, a 2021 Napa High graduate who helped Georgia win two national titles, can't wait to find out which NFL franchise will draft him Thursday night in Detroit. More info »

Napa Valley Register - 04/22/2024 12:29am

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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