A woman wears a protective mask as she walks in downtown Athens, Ga. Friday, March 20, 2020. The city of Athens and Clarke County have pasted an ordinance requiring residents to shelter in place and is mandating social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
March 20, 2020
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March 20, 2020 9:39 p.m.
Southwest Georgia hard-hit as virus cases and deaths rise
ATLANTA (AP) — Cases of the new coronavirus in Georgia jumped higher Friday as the state's death toll rose to 14 and at least two communities ordered residents to lock down for all but essential trips.