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GPB Morning Headlines for August 20, 2021
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Most hospitals in the State of Georgia are full or nearly full and many of the patients have COVID-19.
Governor Kemp announced an executive order forbidding local governments from enforcing COVID-19 ordinances on businesses in the private sector.
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