Coronavirus in Southwest Georgia

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  • Kenjarod said:

    One must wonder if Albany would have been hit so hard with the virus if the Snickers Marathon had been cancelled as it should have been. It’s …

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  • sylviaphillips said:

    Think in terms of working together during this crises. Quit your negative comments to the ones in office YOU don't like. Be Positive in Bringi…

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  • Red dog said:

    I could only imagine how bad it would be if Joe Biden was president. I would have to build a fallout storm cellar and keep myself secluded fro…

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  • Red dog said:

    A lot of these people took Hillary Clinton's advice and that is to ignore the guidelines put in by Trump and local officials. If Hillary was p…

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  • BoJacket said:

    I have a question for the Phoebe staff. I have heard that Albany area COVID-19 patients have been transferred by Phobe to Macan and Columbus. …

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  • Red dog said:

    People are getting sick and dying from the Covid-19 in every state across the country and Republicans are trying to pass a health bill, but Na…

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  • pberthoty said:

    While I was posting this comment especially about astronomical hand sanitizer prices an ad popped up on this site advertising 50ml bottles for…

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  • pberthoty said:

    How are they going to distribute the hand sanitizer and is it going to be at a fair cost? Sites on FB and Amazon are advertising astronomical …

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  • Red dog said:

    Pelosi & Schumer are willing to risk your life, your job, your retirement savings for a radical, left-wing wish list that has nothing to d…

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  • gnatjacket said:

    Please list in your summary the number of citizens who have tested "negative" (i.e. Not infected) for CV19, if available.

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  • terej2830 said:

    just like soldiers in a war,who get combat pay.our front line medical people, nurses,xray techs etc. should get extra pay also! make no mistak…

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  • Mike mccormick said:

    Why are the gyms in Albany still open I thought we were trying to get rid of this virus Tonys YMCA planet fitness close for two weeks and less…

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  • Red dog said:

    Joe Biden says that once he clinches the Democratic nomination he can focus on beating Trump and moving America back to normal the way it was …

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  • Missthang257 said:

    If police are being limited to only so much contact die to the Corona Virus why was it such a huge seatbelt check on 03/17/2020 on Magnolia St…

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  • Missthang257 said:

    With all of this going on as far as the Corona Virus, it said that police will be litimed to only so much contact. Can someone tell me was it …

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  • Ed Ebbs said:

    When you run out of your old mismatched socks you can always use those white coffee filters...seriously.

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  • Red dog said:

    Well the Dow will just have to drop. Should we just let everyone fly in here and bring in more people and spread more of the virus?

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  • Red dog said:

    These two should have their debates in a retirement home. Everybody knows Biden is mentally unfit to be president and if he should become pres…

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  • Bev said:

    I would like to add to the comment about people not having their headlights on in rainy weather. Neither do a lot of people turn on their head…

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  • GG126 said:

    Why does a DCSS elementary school have a Facebook page and only post pictures of staff grinning and posing? Hardly ever any images of student …

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  • Red dog said:

    If Democrats were in the white house, we probably would have 300 corona virus cases in Georgia and thousands across the country with their ope…

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  • Red dog said:

    This guy got in contact with someone infected with the Corona-Virus. He says he didn't, but he unknowingly did. This is one reason these virus…

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  • Red dog said:

    Once again, Donald j. Trump came out the winner from the Democratic Presidential debate.

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  • Red dog said:

    Bernie (Fidel Castro) Sanders would pretty much destroy this country, any of those Democrat candidates would destroy this country. but Bernie …

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  • Red dog said:

    I support Doug Collins, but was dis-appointed when he said he was running for Senate. I also support Kelly Loeffler. I hope Doug accepts Trump…

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  • Red dog said:

    You have one fake news outlet claiming Russia is groomed to helping Trump win re-election, then another fake news outlet is claiming Russia wi…

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  • ssuit said:

    I only found out about Dr. Ford's death today while making an appointment to see him. I can only offer my belated condolences to his wife and …

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  • kamauryae said:

    [crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][crying][cryin…

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  • Bigmac536 said:

    Praying for comfort for the family. Bob will definitely be missed. Sorry we couldn’t make it to the services. Love to all. Kathy (Caldwell) &a…

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  • Mbeth said:

    Mr. Fletcher- you ought pay no mind to the haters. You are the bestest sweetest guy and you do an excellent job with your publication- and I'v…

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  • Joy B said:

    Mel was always helpful and cheerful even when we were miserable showing dogs in the cold, heat or rain. He and I both enjoyed books on tape an…

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  • Annie R said:

    I met Mel at a dinner many years ago and he was so interesting, kind and gracious When he found out where I was from, he related that he had b…

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  • Arlene Johnson said:

    My heart is broken with the loss of such a special person. Willie was such a good friend to all of us at the Dept. of Labor & for all the …

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  • Lin Duncan said:

    So very sorry for your loss. I worked many years with h Willie at DOL. she was always so full of life and loved her family deeply. She will be…

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  • AZackery1120 said:

    Hi my name is Angela Zackery, Mr.Hoffman waa my teacher when I attended Mamie Brosnan Elementary, I am 52 years old now and he was such an awe…

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  • YESHUA said:

    May your father memories hold cheerful thoughts in every family member hearts for a lifetime.

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  • Sherrynorgren said:

    I’m sorry to hear that you’re not here to love my CherBear prayers go out to your family ❤️Sherry

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  • Dolores said:

    Dearest Mina, Rose Marie and to Joann's loving family, My Prayers are with each of you...May your cherished memories bring you comfort during …

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  • Zeppie said:

    Wishing you comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared as a family. My deepest sympathy. Deborah Brown

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  • Glenn Singfield said:

    May God give her peace, I had the opportunity to work with her at Job Corps, She was so understanding and caring. The Singfield Family will be…

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  • Mary E. said:

    Lisa, I am so sorry to hear this news. Ms. Martha was a wonderful friend, always immaculately dressed and not a hair out of place. She was a v…

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  • missy said:

    Marisque Collins, you were a fine lady. you were one of the best teachers at church i have ever had. May you rest in peace now and in no more …

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  • QueenMisyer said:

    To my Dear Cousins, Ricky, Felicia and Tiny. My heart and soul weeps and ebbs with yours during our loss. I know the feeling very well. May Go…

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  • wdouggrif said:

    Lou, we are very sorry for your loss. We are praying God's comfort and peace for you and your whole family.

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  • Skylarpowell said:

    Miss her so much and love you papa very much! ❤️❤️❤️ All my love and hugs ~Skylar Katherine Powell

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  • Anthiny Smith said:

    I didn't know Rudy very long but I felt like I had known him forever.. I would go by and visit Rudy sometimes and I would have a beer to and h…

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  • Ladyjj4 said:

    Prayers and condolences to the family. I known Edward (Jr) and the Benton family over 56 years. May God give you peace.

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  • AngLawson said:

    Love you Fred! I still remember when Angela got burned by the fire works! Loved your mom and dad! I remember you and Daddy telling about the s…

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  • linda zamparelli said:

    It has been years since I saw Ralph and Miriam, acutualy at Ruth Macomber Picard's passing. I remember River as a child and Angela and I think…

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  • Palittleton said:

    Mr. Respent "Buddy" Green was the kindest neighbor anyone could EVER wish for! I'll never forget that he turned his backyard into a nice sanct…

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  • Jfield said:

    RIP Paul You will be missed Best Sports Editor in Ga during his tenure Love to the Family Jeffrey Field

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  • Teresajackson said:

    The Nurses on 3rd floor at Wynfiel Park would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family ,Mrs.Sledge was loved by us and we…

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  • DrWolf927 said:

    Robert and Arthur, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She was a wonderful teacher.

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  • Angie Toson Hammond said:

    Hello. I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss. I lost my mom almost 4 years ago and it was truly one of the most difficult times of my life…

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  • DrWolf927 said:

    I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Bea's passing. My thoughts are with you, Little T, David and Robbie. Debby Morris

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  • MadelleAlley said:

    I love you and miss you very very much. You are in my thoughts a lot. You are very much a part of me. Your ashes are with me. I keep you very …

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  • Celia Payton Hall said:

    Our heartfelt condolences to the Gammage family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to for…

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  • missy said:

    Cheryl and family, my condolences to you and family for the loss of your mother Dolores. May she be peaceful sitting beside our savior's knee.…

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  • Kenjarod said:

    One must wonder if Albany would have been hit so hard with the virus if the Snickers Marathon had been cancelled as it should have been. It’s …

    View more

  • sylviaphillips said:

    Think in terms of working together during this crises. Quit your negative comments to the ones in office YOU don't like. Be Positive in Bringi…

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  • Red dog said:

    I could only imagine how bad it would be if Joe Biden was president. I would have to build a fallout storm cellar and keep myself secluded fro…

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