See our guide to COVID-19 in Atlanta (this page last updated )
An Atlanta guide during the Coronavirus pandemic
Closings, openings, social distancing, things to do while you shelter-in-place, and what you can do to protect yourself and others, like wear a mask and keep your nose and mouth covered while doing so.
Photo credit: Courtesy of University of Lynchburg
As the world countinues to struggle with the realities of the coronavirus pandemic, and we in the United States grapple with discerning the difference between the fact and fiction of COVID-19 in the post-election transition of governmental power, Creative Loafing is here to give you the reality of facts on the ground in Atlanta. Life is no longer “business as usual” — the wearing of masks is not only a health precaution, but a matter of life and death. As directives and guidelines change, we are confident that Atlantans will continue to meet the challenge with great entreprenurial spirit and present food, music, arts, and culture in safe and creative ways.
We will continuously add updates and changes to our guides and listings as new information on local businesses and events come to us.
Be safe. Be healthy. Wash your hands.
Wear a mask!
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: JUNE, 2021 News
Tuesday June 8, 2021 11:55 am EDT
As the number of people choosing to get vaccinated continues to rise, we're still crunching the coronavirus pandemic numbers, from the number of survivors to those lost to COVID-19-related deaths. In the United States, businesses are re-opening and safety restrictions are being lifted, but precautio...
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: MAY, 2021 News
Monday May 24, 2021 12:21 pm EDT
Crunching the numbers on the coronavirus pandemic, one day at a time, from the total COVID-19-related deaths to those in the United States getting vaccinated. Businesses are opening up and restrictions are being lifted, but precautions are still necessary. Wear a mask (yes, still!), wash your hands,...
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CORONAVIRUS WATCH: APRIL, 2021 News
Friday April 30, 2021 12:30 pm EDT
An ongoing tally of the rise and fall of coronavirus cases, the number of COVID-19 deaths, the number of tests given, and the number of vaccines received. Wearing masks, washing your hands, and social distancing are still the norm, rather than the exception, as the battle against COVID-19 and its ne...
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: MARCH, 2021 Article
Wednesday March 31, 2021 12:15 pm EDT
An ongoing tally of the number of coronavirus cases, COVID-19 deaths, counts on those who have been tested, and those who have been vaccinated in the United States, as we enter the second year of the pandemic. While three vaccines are currently available in this country, the threat is far from over,...
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: FEBRUARY, 2021 Article
Sunday February 28, 2021 01:01 pm EST
An ongoing tally of the number of coronavirus cases as we enter the second year of the pandemic, people continue to ignore health warnings to wear masks in public, social distancing measures are not observed, and the death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise
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CORONAVIRUS 2021: January News
Monday January 25, 2021 08:00 am EST
An ongoing tally of the number of coronavirus cases as we enter the second year of the pandemic, people continue to ignore health warnings to wear masks in public, social distancing measures are not observed, and the death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise
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CORONAVIRUS 2020: DECEMBER News
Thursday December 31, 2020 12:30 pm EST
A daily tally of the numbers as the coronavirus and COVID-19 continue to impact our lives
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CORONAVIRUS: A guide to what other media are reporting regarding the pandemic Article
Wednesday December 16, 2020 05:00 pm EST
Reports from around the city and around the world
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CL guide to memes we like Article
Monday December 14, 2020 10:10 am EST
The COVID-19 pandemic, you either laugh or cry
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Atlanta guide to restaurants, pick-up and delivery during the Coronavirus pandemic Article
Monday December 14, 2020 10:00 am EST
Where to eat, what's open for drive-thru, pick-up, and deliveries, and how to order from your fave place in order to support local businesses
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Atlanta guide to live streaming concerts and other free online services Article
Monday December 14, 2020 09:50 am EST
Free resources to help you stay sane while quarantined
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Atlanta guide to arts, entertainment and retail during the Coronavirus pandemic Article
Monday December 14, 2020 09:30 am EST
'This ain't no party, this ain't no disco,' this ain't no foolin' around'
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Atlanta guidelines during the Coronavirus Pandemic (and how local governments are responding) Article
Monday December 14, 2020 09:20 am EST
Procedures, policies, and ways to stay safe ... and what your elected officials are doing regarding COVID-19
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CORONAVIRUS 2020: November News
Monday November 30, 2020 01:15 pm EST
A daily tally of the numbers that never stop increasing
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Coronavirus 2020: October News
Saturday October 31, 2020 10:30 am EDT
A daily tally of COVID-19 numbers
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Coronavirus 2020: September Article
Wednesday September 30, 2020 12:40 pm EDT
A daily tally of COVID-19 numbers
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Coronavirus: The Numbers — August 2020 Article
Monday August 31, 2020 09:20 am EDT
Tallying the cost
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Atlanta guide to crowdfunding sites for local service industry, musicians and music personnel, and small businesses Article
Friday August 7, 2020 09:55 am EDT
Support neighborhood businesses and their employees via sites setup to benefit those whose livelihood has been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus: The Numbers — July 2020 Article
Friday July 31, 2020 10:00 am EDT
Tallying the cost
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Coronavirus: The Numbers — June 2020 Article
Tuesday June 30, 2020 05:55 pm EDT
Tallying the cost
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You want to get out of the house? Will you bet your life on it? Article
Tuesday April 21, 2020 02:30 pm EDT
In the wake of the governor's decision to allow many non-essential Georgia businesses to re-open April 24, what is a smart person to do?
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CORONAVIRUS: A guide to what other media are reporting regarding the pandemic Article
Wednesday December 16, 2020 05:00 pm EST
Reports from around the city and around the world
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CL guide to memes we like Article
Monday December 14, 2020 10:10 am EST
The COVID-19 pandemic, you either laugh or cry
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Atlanta guide to restaurants, pick-up and delivery during the Coronavirus pandemic Article
Monday December 14, 2020 10:00 am EST
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Atlanta guide to live streaming concerts and other free online services Article
Monday December 14, 2020 09:50 am EST
Free resources to help you stay sane while quarantined
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Atlanta guide to arts, entertainment and retail during the Coronavirus pandemic Article
Monday December 14, 2020 09:30 am EST
'This ain't no party, this ain't no disco,' this ain't no foolin' around'
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