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District 2 Public Health announces new testing guidelines

GAINESVILLE, GA – In a press release issued today by District 2 Public Health, it outlines that the state has…

Kemp issues statewide emergency for severe weather damage

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency following severe storm damage across Georgia over the last…

• Community

Thousands without power after overnight thunderstorms

HIAWASSEE, Ga - The overnight severe thunderstorms and high winds left 7,900 in the area without power and multiple trees…

• Press Release

Chatuge Regional employee tests positive for COVID-19

HIAWASSEE, Ga - On April 10, 2020, Union General Health System issued the following release concerning a Chatuge Regional Employee…

• Announcements

Severe weather forecasted for Sunday afternoon to Monday morning

HIAWASSEE, Ga – The National Weather Service Peachtree City (NWS) office has issued several severe weather warnings for North Georgia…

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Congressman Ferguson endorses Doug Collins for Senate

WEST POINT, GA – Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) today became the first member of Georgia’s congressional delegation to endorse a…

Kemp asks Georgians to worship remotely on Easter

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp urged Georgians to plan for online or call-in religious services, including Easter Sunday…

Collins urges Windstream to provide increased access to rural broadband

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.), and Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) today sent a letter to Windstream underscoring the importance…

Georgia Primary moves to June 9 after extension of public health emergency

(ATLANTA) — Today, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that, pursuant to the authority vested in him by O.C.G.A. § 21-2-50.1,…

Kemp suspends short-term vacation rentals, parks remain open

ATLANTA, Ga – After issuing an extended shelter in place, Gov. Brian Kemp finally instituted a ban on short-term vacation…

Kemp and DECAL issue statement concerning essential travel

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Amy M. Jacobs, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Early Care and…

Kemp, Duncan, Ralston announce plans to extend Public Health State of Emergency

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans to…

Update: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests closes additional recreation areas

Update from April 9: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests temporarily shuts down additional recreation areas in Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, and Union counties -…

Details about Kemp’s shelter in place order

ATLANTA, Ga – Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter in place order took effect on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. and…

Gov. Kemp issues guidance for retailers, consumers amid COVID-19

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the American Transaction Processors Coalition, Georgia Retail Association, and Georgia Food Industry…

Statewide Judicial Emergency extended through May 13

ATLANTA, Ga - Chief Justice Harold D. Melton issued an order today that extends the statewide judicial emergency until May…