Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Henry Co. Commissioners vote to remove Confederate monument
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Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
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Trump administration informs Congress it is officially withdrawing US from WHO amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Georgia reports more than 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases
The state of Georgia surpassed a milestone Tuesday in the fight against the coronavirus. The state reported more than 100,000 coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
MLS Nashville-Chicago match postponed after 5 positive tests
Major League Soccer has postponed the second match of the MLS is Back tournament after five Nashville players tested positive for COVID-19.
Dunkin' to close 450 stores permanently by end of 2020
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Atlanta mayor extends halt on evictions during COVID-19 pandemic
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has extended an executive order that temporarily halts residential evictions and filings until the end of August.
Bottoms: No need for National Guard in Atlanta, despite Kemp's order
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she doesn’t agree with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
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DeKalb police continuing search for missing 70-year-old man
William Edmond Roey has been missing since Thursday after leaving a relative's Decatur home.
NHL, NHLPA reach tentative agreement to begin training camps in 1 week
The NHL and its Players’ Association reached a return to play agreement that would start formal training camps in one week, the league announced Monday.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate their 74th anniversary
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The NFL and NFLPA haven't agreed on all training camp protocols, but the two sides did finalize protocols for travel, media, facilities and treatment response, based on recommendations from doctors, trainers and strength coaches. https://t.co/axURBV5xL9 -
It's a second straight day of testing results putting the status of one of the #MLSisBack tournament participants in question. FC Dallas withdrew from the tournament yesterday after 10 players and one coach tested positive. https://t.co/feCttzg3xp
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RT @thekellyprice: 👉 #Braves' first 2020 game: July 24 at NY Mets 👉 @TruistPark debut: July 29 vs. Tampa Bay Rays 👉 40 games vs. NL East opponents 👉 20 games against AL East opponents 👇 Full schedule on @FOX5Atlanta online https://t.co/MtswNN7X2c
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RT @thekellyprice: The new protocols and rules are “an uncomfortable experience,” Acuña says, when asked how hard it’ll be not to celebrate as a player who wears his passion on his sleeve. He also says it’s going to be hard to not play in front of fans.
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Baseball's two World Series finalists have each canceled workouts because of COVID-19 testing delays. The cancellations come amid delays around Major League Baseball as many players continue to choose not to play this season. https://t.co/4xhX78peiT
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After an "eye-opening" phone call with Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis decided the risk of playing baseball amidst a pandemic was not worth it. He also said not having #Braves fans in ballparks factored heavily into his decision. https://t.co/P03TGzCpah
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RT @thekellyprice: Markakis says talking to Freddie Freeman on the phone was “eye-opening,” and helped him come to this decision. Also says not playing for fans factored into his decision: “I love the game, I love competing... To have to go out there and not have them part of it, it’s tough.” https://t.co/eCLkQqthh7
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RT @thekellyprice: Snitker is asked if he is nervous about his own health: “Honestly, yeah... The travel worries me more than anything else.” Adds the #Braves are doing everything right in the clubhouse and betond, “but you never know, it might not be good enough.” https://t.co/K1KLAcyuZx
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RT @thekellyprice: Brian Snitker says Nick Markakis has opted out of the 2020 season. “We’re begins him 100 percent,” Snitker says. https://t.co/rpPCZ0lzG8
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RT @thekellyprice: #ATLUTD's Tyler Wolff feels the MLS bubble is safe: "They've done a good job with the protocols...It's pretty quiet. There's not much other player-team from other clubs interaction." Says food is fine, it's clean, and "I don't think it's as bad as some of the players are saying." https://t.co/bxVt9Qm88z
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