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GPB Morning Headlines for September 7, 2021
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Despite a 15% jump over the past week for the number of Georgians getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the virus is taking dozens of lives each day and overcrowding hospitals statewide.
Georgia's employment rate continues to make a comeback, but it still faces the risk of the coronavirus resurgence.
A special election is scheduled for a Georgia House Seat once held by the late Edward "Mickey" Stephens, who passed away on August 21st.
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