A couple walks past the marquee of the Georgia Theatre Friday, March 20, 2020, in Downton Athens, Ga. A note posted on the theatre's door says they are close and all shows are postponed. (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.