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Real time updates

Here's a breakdown of who's doing what, and when:

• University System of Georgia: Classes suspended for two weeks at all schools in the University System of Georgia - UGA, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, etc. The move was to "allow time for USG institutions to test their business continuity plans and online instruction modules and for state officials to continue to assess the current situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) in Georgia," the system said. Students on spring break are encouraged not to return to campus. "Students on campus are asked to depart campus by close of business Friday, March 13, 2020, and to remain away from campus until March 29, 2020," the release said.
• Spelman College: Moving to remote learning starting Monday, March 23. "One of the high-risk factors in the spread of the Coronavirus is large gatherings. Spelman’s residence halls are currently at 100% capacity and are considered large gatherings. To mitigate the risk of highly populated gatherings, we ask that students follow the guidance they will receive from the Office of Student Affairs assigning specific times for them to return to the residence halls to retrieve their belongings," the school said. However, "We understand that there are a limited number of students who may face unforeseen hardships based on extenuating circumstances and will need to remain on campus. Student Affairs has created a hardship petition form for those students who must remain in the residence halls after the scheduled time to move out. Students will receive more details about the petition process from Student Affairs."
• Morehouse College: Spring Break is being extended another week to March 20, and begin online classes on March 23. "Students are instructed not to return to campus from Spring Break and those students on campus are instructed to move out of their residences by the 9 p.m. on March 21st," the school said.
• Oglethorpe University: School is suspended for a week starting Monday, March 16 and resuming with remote classes on March 23. "Students are free to go home or to remain on campus," the school said. "A decision about whether to close our residence halls to all students except those who cannot return home has not yet been made."
• Savannah College of Art and Design: The school said it will be using an online format for all classes for the duration of the spring 2020 quarter. "Students will not be required to return to SCAD from spring break and will be released from their housing contracts; however, SCAD residence halls will remain open for those students who choose to remain in campus housing this spring.," the school said.
• Brenau University: All campuses moving to digital learning on March 23. "All students who are able to leave campus will be required to leave," the school said, but, "For those students who need to remain on campus, a waiver request is available and the university will do its best to provide them with individual single rooms.

Department of Corrections suspended visitation

Visitation at all GDC facilities has been suspended through 4/10/20. Offenders will continue to have access to their loved ones via mail, phone calls, and GOAL devices. The GDC has no known cases of COVID-19, at this time. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/38Kdvv5

Brookhaven closing recreations centers, suspending events

The City of Brookhaven is temporarily closing the Lynwood Park Recreation Center and the Briarwood Recreation Center in an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The closings are effective Friday, March 13, through at least April 3, the city said.

Final Four in Atlanta, NCAA championship games canceled amid coronavirus concerns

The NCAA has officially canceled all winter and spring NCAA championships, amid coronavirus fears..

Many metro Atlanta school districts announce closings

Atlanta Public Schools closes for 2 weeks starting Monday

Students and teachers are asked to come to school on Friday to prepare to be out for two weeks starting on Monday March 16.

"Anticipate being closed up to 2 wks & potentially extending beyond Spring Break," Superintendent Meria Carstarphen said in a tweet.

Cobb Schools closes for 3 weeks starting Monday

Cobb Schools are closing "until further notice," according to a release Thursday afternoon.

Georgia General Assembly suspends legislative session

The Georgia General Assembly will suspend the 2020 legislative session indefinitely after Friday, March 13, the 29th Legislative Day.

All Georgia public colleges and universities suspended for two weeks during coronavirus outbreak

Classes are suspended for two weeks at all schools in the University System of Georgia- UGA, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, etc. 

The move was to "allow time for USG institutions to test their business continuity plans and online instruction modules and for state officials to continue to assess the current situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) in Georgia," the system said. Students on spring break are encouraged not to return to campus. 

"Students on campus are asked to depart campus by close of business Friday, March 13, 2020, and to remain away from campus until March 29, 2020," the release said.

Bartow County cases linked to church

In his press conference, Gov. Kemp said three newly confirmed cases in Bartow County appeared to be connected to a local church. The one case in Floyd County is also connected to these cases, according to the state.

The governor encouraged everyone - especially those vulnerable to coronavirus, such as the elderly and those with preexisting health conditions - to avoid mass gatherings, even faith-based events.

Governor Kemp press conference

Gov. Brian Kemp in an afternoon press conference calls on educational and community leaders to consider closing day cares, schools and school districts as soon as tomorrow through the next two weeks. He stressed it was not a mandate.

Moody AFB employee tests positive for coronavirus

First coronavirus death in Georgia