21st Century Plague
This wasn’t supposed to happen. This was guaranteed to happen. But to us? Now? 17 Georgians on what coronavirus has done—and what it still can do.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms: “It’s been difficult for me to sleep because I wake up during the night thinking about issues.”
For our 21st Century Plague project, we spoke with 17 Georgians about the toll of COVID-19.
Marshall Rancifer: “I wasn’t scared before, but I’m scared now.”
For our 21st Century Plague project, we spoke with 17 Georgians about the toll of COVID-19.
Dr. Jessica Nave: “Some of our sickest patients have been in their late 20s to late 30s. We don’t know why.”
For our 21st Century Plague project, we spoke with 17 Georgians about the toll of COVID-19.
Brick Store Pub co-owner Mike Gallagher: “It’s not the strongest who will survive; it’s those who are willing to adapt.”
For our 21st Century Plague project, we spoke with 17 Georgians about the toll of COVID-19.
Vibe Ride owner Shawn Ware: “I spent most of the day on the phone with our creditors and sending emails to landlords.”
For our 21st Century Plague project, we spoke with 17 Georgians about the toll of COVID-19.
Rabbi Brad Levenberg: “You don’t have to put your life on the line to be a hero. You’re a hero when you pay your yard people to not show up.”
For our 21st Century Plague project, we spoke with 17 Georgians about the toll of COVID-19.
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