CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA: Memorial Day observed amid pandemic

ATLANTA — ATLANTA — Here’s a roundup of what’s happening so far today, May 25: (Click here for the previous day)

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• The state’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is up to 43,344 and 1,830 deaths as of 1 p.m. Monday. The Georgia Department of Public Health says it will update its website with new data at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• A 17-year-old boy from Fulton County is now the youngest victim of COVID-19 in Georgia.
• The Georgia National Guard is planning 2 Memorial Day flyovers to remember the fallen.
• Some Georgia state parks are suspending or limiting access to control crowds
• A local company playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19 is hiring
• With some Memorial Day traditions on hold, metro Atlanta families are stepping up to honor fallen

State parks limit admissions, shut down temporarily to manage crowds Lots of people wanted to enjoy the beautiful weather this Memorial Day weekend, but officials want to keep people safe.

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