Many Georgia Residents Still Struggling To Get Tested How long does it take to get results from a coronavirus test in Georgia? Local health departments' responses are literally and figuratively all over the map.Heard onGrant BlankenshipFromToggle more optionsHow long does it take to get results from a coronavirus test in Georgia? Local health departments' responses are literally and figuratively all over the map.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:A lot more Americans can get coronavirus tests than a few months ago. A lot of Americans also still have trouble getting a test, or they wait days for results....…Many Georgia Residents Still Struggling To Get Tested How long does it take to get results from a coronavirus test in Georgia? Local health departments' responses are literally and figuratively all over the map.Heard onGrant BlankenshipFromToggle more optionsHow long does it take to get results from a coronavirus test in Georgia? Local health departments' responses are literally and figuratively all over the map.STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:A lot more Americans can get coronavirus tests than a few months ago. A lot of Americans also still have trouble getting a test, or they wait days for results....WW…

playpauseListenListening...All adults in Georgia over the age of 16 could be eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 beginning in April, Gov. Brian Kemp said during a Wednesday news conference at the Capitol."Provided we continue to see increasing vaccine supply," he said, "it is our intent to open up vaccination to all other adults, the first part of next month." Adults 55 and up will be eligible Monday, March 15. Registration in the category begins that morning."Make no mistake," Kemp said, "this is your opportunity."In addition to the age-based eligibility changes,...…playpauseListenListening...All adults in Georgia over the age of 16 could be eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 beginning in April, Gov. Brian Kemp said during a Wednesday news conference at the Capitol."Provided we continue to see increasing vaccine supply," he said, "it is our intent to open up vaccination to all other adults, the first part of next month." Adults 55 and up will be eligible Monday, March 15. Registration in the category begins that morning."Make no mistake," Kemp said, "this is your opportunity."In addition to the age-based eligibility changes,...WW…

playpauseListenListening...The pursuit of a COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia — amid busy phone lines, patchy supplies from county to county and private providers hesitant to schedule crucial second doses — remains a logistical challenge even for the most truly patient.That might change some with tens of thousands more doses due to circulate in the general population as well as with a coming one-stop website to get connected to vaccinations from public health.But in a Thursday news conference, Gov. Brian Kemp said neither that news, nor the news the state had successfully used about half its...…playpauseListenListening...The pursuit of a COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia — amid busy phone lines, patchy supplies from county to county and private providers hesitant to schedule crucial second doses — remains a logistical challenge even for the most truly patient.That might change some with tens of thousands more doses due to circulate in the general population as well as with a coming one-stop website to get connected to vaccinations from public health.But in a Thursday news conference, Gov. Brian Kemp said neither that news, nor the news the state had successfully used about half its...WW…

playpauseListenListening...Add “Tony King Day” to the list of celebrations this holiday season. That’s the holiday declared around the mail route Tony King works daily in Macon’s Ingleside neighborhood. In observance, it looked like about a dozen neighbors cheering a somewhat surprised mail carrier on his daily rounds.Why was this tradition born? It's in recognition of the essential work and long hours postal workers are still putting in during this pandemic in December. King has been delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service to Susan Cable on Vista Circle and the rest of his...…playpauseListenListening...Add “Tony King Day” to the list of celebrations this holiday season. That’s the holiday declared around the mail route Tony King works daily in Macon’s Ingleside neighborhood. In observance, it looked like about a dozen neighbors cheering a somewhat surprised mail carrier on his daily rounds.Why was this tradition born? It's in recognition of the essential work and long hours postal workers are still putting in during this pandemic in December. King has been delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service to Susan Cable on Vista Circle and the rest of his...WW…

Sun Belt States Experience A Rapid Rise In COVID-19 Cases. But Why Not Georgia? Georgia's reported numbers don't show a COVID-19 surge when predicted, despite being one of the earliest states to re-open. Experts think racial disparities and test problems are the reason why.Heard onFromToggle more optionsGeorgia's reported numbers don't show a COVID-19 surge when predicted, despite being one of the earliest states to re-open. Experts think racial disparities and test problems are the reason why.DAVID GREENE, HOST:At least two dozen states across the U.S. are seeing record numbers in new...…Sun Belt States Experience A Rapid Rise In COVID-19 Cases. But Why Not Georgia? Georgia's reported numbers don't show a COVID-19 surge when predicted, despite being one of the earliest states to re-open. Experts think racial disparities and test problems are the reason why.Heard onFromToggle more optionsGeorgia's reported numbers don't show a COVID-19 surge when predicted, despite being one of the earliest states to re-open. Experts think racial disparities and test problems are the reason why.DAVID GREENE, HOST:At least two dozen states across the U.S. are seeing record numbers in new...WW…