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#BREAKING: Mayor Van Johnson has signed an executive order making it mandatory to wear face masks in certain public spaces in Savannah. It applies to everyone in restaurants, retail stores, salons, and grocery stores in the city limits. It’s effective tomorrow at 8 a.m.

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We’re getting an up close look at the removal efforts of the Golden Ray cargo ship in the St. Simons Sound. They plan to cut the ship into eight pieces and take them out on a barge. They expect to start that in July and officials say it’ll take about 8 weeks.

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Today, the Savannah Fire Department and the Kelly family are celebrating the life of Captain Matthew Kelly. He passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer earlier this week. A procession and ceremony is being held at Savannah Fire headquarters.

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This is the first mobile covid-19 testing site in Chatham County. It’s at Bloomingdale Elementary School until 1 p.m. You don’t need an appointment, it’s free and officials here say there has been a long line of cars all day.

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I love a good feel good story! Michael Kutemeyer lives in Rincon and is an Air Force veteran. He was surprised today with a free brand new roof from Monarch Roofing. They surprise veterans with this gift through their Roofs for Troops program.

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Memorial is beginning convalescent plasma treatment for patients with covid. They ask recovered patients to donate plasma, then it’s given to current patients. The dr says they believe recovered patients have antibodies against the virus that can help current patients fight it.

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Georgia tops 20,700 cases. As of noon today, the Department of Public Health reports there are more than 500 new cases, 18 additional deaths since their 7 p.m. report last night.

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COVID-19 cases nearing 21k in Georgia; 18 more deaths reported
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As of noon today, here is the coronavirus case count in the Coastal Health District:

Bryan: 38 cases, 2 deaths
Camden: 27 cases
Chatham: 193 cases, 6 deaths
Effingham: 30 cases, 1 death
Glynn: 49 cases
Liberty: 34 cases
Long: 2 cases
McIntosh: 4 cases

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In a controversial move, Governor Brian Kemp is slowly beginning to reopen businesses in Georgia at the end of this week. What are your thoughts?

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Due to favorable data & more testing, gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians, their respective schools & massage therapists can reopen Friday, April 24 with Minimum Basic Operations. #gapol

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TONIGHT: the family of 3 people killed in the tornado in Hampton Co yesterday shared the devastating story with us. They’re a big family who all live in mobile homes in the same neighborhood. Many survived it, but a mother, father and daughter didn’t make it. Prayers for them.

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5 people were killed in a tornado that ripped through Hampton County early this morning. Here are a few pictures of the aftermath, but it doesn’t even scrape the tip of the iceberg. My heart breaks for the families who lost everything in an instant.

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America’s Second Harvest is having a food drive at Memorial Stadium this morning. With the help of the Georgia National Guard they’re handing out 1,000 boxes to community members in need.

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This is real, raw emotion and I am here for it. Journalists do not have to be robots. Empathy makes the world a better place ❤️

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We love you, Hoda. ❤️

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While a lot of people are working from home and have a lot of extra free time, it could be the perfect time to adopt a pet! Here are some of the adorable pups up for adoration at Chatham County Animal Services. They are doing adoptions by appointment only right now.

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SCCPSS officials are taking their meal service for students on the road! They’re loading up buses to bring breakfast and lunch to different bus stops around the district to make it easier for parents and kids to get the meals during the shelter at home order.

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Working from home has been an adjustment, but it’s not so bad when these are your backyard views! Took a little walk on my lunch break to clear my mind. The world is stressful right now, but find joy in the simple things that make you happy!

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Find more information on the shelter at home order issued by Mayor Van Johnson here. The order goes into effect tonight at 11:59 p.m.

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Mayor Van Johnson issues shelter at home order in amended emergency declaration https://t.co/JCL5pjXy7i

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“We’re not shutting the city down let’s be very clear about that,” said Johnson. He says the shelter at home order is asking people to stay at home unless absolutely necessary. We will put out a list of what the city defines as an “essential business.”

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#BREAKING: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announces local emergency declaration to shelter in place. That means only essential businesses may remain operational. “That means if you’re not working or shopping for groceries, stay home.”

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“We’re not shifting the city down let’s be very clear about that,” said Johnson. He says the shelter at home order is asking people to stay at home unless absolutely necessary. We will put out a list of what the city defines as an “essential business.”

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#BREAKING: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announces local emergency declaration to shelter in place. That means only essential businesses may remain operational. “That means if you’re not working or shopping for groceries, stay home.”

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#BREAKING: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announces local emergency declaration to shelter in place. That means only essential businesses may remain operational. “That means if you’re not working or shopping for groceries, stay home.”