Area News
Storm Damages Multitude Of Homes; Power Still Out For Many
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is working with Chattooga officials in helping to clean up the county after powerful storms rolled through Sunday night Several areas seemed affected worse than others. Mahan Road, Hair Lake Road, Orchard Hill Road, Memorial Drive area, the Mountain View area and Halls Valley Drive area. Power is out for…
Read MoreNew state website points students to free internet connections
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – A major obstacle to the era of online instruction the coronavirus pandemic has forced on Georgia schools is that some students, particularly in rural communities, don’t have access to the internet at home. The state Department of Community Affairs is stepping up to that…
Read MoreRoper Donates To Lyerly Fire Department
The Roper Corporation donated a new oven and refrigerator to the Lyerly fire station. Here is a press release from the company: April 10, 2020 – LAFAYETTE, GA — At Roper Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GE Appliances, we believe in the value and spirit of community. As our world and community have rapidly changed in…
Read MoreGarbage collectors putting safety on the line during coronavirus pandemic
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The sacrifices America’s doctors, nurses and other first responders are making to care for coronavirus patients are receiving an outpouring of praise and thanks. But another group of workers risking their health to perform their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t getting nearly as…
Read MoreThe Danger of Ending Social Distancing too Early
Message from Dr. Gary Voccio, Health Director for the Georgia Department of Health: ROME, GA: You may have heard about some recent national studies suggesting that our social distancing measures, or what I prefer to call safe physical distancing measures, appear to be making a difference in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Indeed, looking at our data…
Read MoreChattooga is up to five confirmed cases
Monitoring Data for Chattooga County 5 confirmed cases and 1 death in Chattooga County per Georgia Department of Public Health. Please watch the Georgia Department of Public Health Website at https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-department-public-health-covid-19-daily-status-reportfor COVID-19 official case counts released each day at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Urgent Care Patient In-take Level- MODERATE with Increases Unacast Cell…
Read MoreGeorgia primary election delayed to June 9 amid coronavirus
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia’s primary election set for May 19 will be postponed three weeks to June 9 due to health and safety concerns over coronavirus, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Thursday. The move came after Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state’s public health emergency status…
Read MoreState Court Changes Noted
“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…
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