“Expect Cases To Increase,” Chattooga Commissioner Says
Chattooga County Commissioner Jason Winters says the number of coronavirus cases will increase within the community. Listen to his interview below:
Read MoreSharp Increase Noted In Covid-19 Cases
Atlanta – The numbers of cases and deaths from COVID-19 have steadily increased in Georgia and around the country in recent days. These numbers are dramatic, and the grief over loved ones lost to the virus is unfathomable. With more testing, the numbers will continue to increase. Without question, these numbers also tell us that…
Read MoreStrong state revenue report could be last for foreseeable future
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The state probably has received its last positive revenue report for awhile. The Georgia Department of Revenue reported Tuesday that tax collections increased by 9.8% last month compared to March of last year. The state brought in $1.83 billion in revenue last month, an…
Read MoreShelter In Place FAQ
Everything you want to know about Gov. Kemp’s shelter in place order By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statewide shelter-in-place order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here are some frequently asked questions surrounding the order and answers supplied by the governor’s office: How long…
Read MoreCOVID-19 testing program launched at Georgia Tech
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia Tech opened a drive-thru rapid COVID-19 testing site Monday on its Midtown Atlanta campus. The test site, a partnership between the state Department of Public Health and CVS Health, is operating at a parking deck at 352 Peachtree Place. At full capacity, the…
Read MoreDeadly chase ends in Trion
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department was involved in a vehicle chase that ended with the fleeing suspect shooting himself. A deputy tried stopping a red Jeep in the Pennville area but it would not stop. The chase headed north on Hwy. 27 toward Trion. The vehicle slowed near the Chattooga River Bridge and the driver…
Read MoreGeorgia elections chief punts to governor, legislature on delaying May 19 primary
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Georgia’s elections chief is leaving it up to the governor and state legislature whether to postpone the May 19 primaries another month after a prior delay in the face of coronavirus. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger already has put back Georgia’s originally scheduled March 24…
Read MoreSummerville Isolates Some Of The Contaminated Water
Summerville provides drinking water to its customers by pumping out of Raccoon Creek and Lowe Springs. The U.S. EPA tested both sources and found the creek contained two man-made chemicals. The spring, however, was clear of those contaminants. Since then, the city has worked to isolate portions of its water system and now the water…
Read MoreSummerville To Hold Special Meeting
The Summerville City Council will meet at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Summerville Recreation Center to discuss a myriad of topics, according to the official agenda. In new business it includes: (7) New Business a. Approve The City of Summerville, Second Declaration of a Local State of Emergency related to COVID-19 effective Tuesday, March 31…
Read MoreThree Confirmed Cases Of Covid-19 In Chattooga County
The number of coronavirus cases in Chattooga County has increased to three, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The county stayed at one confirmed case for several days. Then during the 8 p.m. update on COVID-19, Chattooga’s numbers jumped. Also, Dade County had zero cases until today. During the 8 p.m. update, Dade’s…
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