ATLANTA, Ga – The Blue Angels and Thunderbird flyover on May 2 is in support of the state’s frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19. It will begin over Marietta at 1:35 p.m. and last 25 minutes, ending at 2 p.m. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels flight path will take them over Buckhead, Sandy Springs, […]
Read More »Shelter in Place order extended for medically fragile until June 12
ATLANTA, Ga – Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 4.30.20.01 which extends the medically fragile shelter in place and the Public Health State of Emergency until June 12. The entire statement from the governor is below: “Tonight at 11:59 PM, the statewide shelter in place order for most Georgians will expire. However, moving forward, […]
Read More »Towns Detention Center inmate tests positive, officers under quarantine
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga – COVID-19 has flared up in Towns County Detention Center with one inmate testing positive on April 21 and four officers quarantining themselves. Towns County Sheriff’s Office listed a timeline of events on their Facebook page on April 24 detailing procedures since the initial government shutdown. On April 19, an inmate was […]
Read More »Update: Chatuge Regional Nursing Home employee tests positive for COVID-19
UPDATE: April 27 HIAWASSEE, Ga – On April 27, Georgia Department of Community Health Long-Term Care Facility reported revealed a Chatuge Regional Nursing Home employee tested reported tested positive for COVID-19. Previously, Community Health listed a resident of the nursing home as positive for COVID-19, bringing the facility total up to two. Union County Nursing […]
Read More »All nine House of Representatives candidates debate
ELLIJAY, Ga – With the Georgia Primary finally set for June 9, the nine candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District Nine seat met for a Zoom debate. The nine Republican candidates are State House District 8 Rep. Matt Gurtler, District 50 State Senator John Wilkinson, State House District Rep. 9 Kevin Tanner, property rights […]
Read More »Free testing available from Public Health in Gainesville on May 1
GAINESVILLE, GA – On Friday, May 1, District 2 Public Health will join the Georgia Mountain Food Bank to offer free food distribution to residents. The event will be held at the lower field at Allen Creek Soccer Complex in Hall County. One package of food per car can be picked up between 8:30 a.m. […]
Read More »COVID-19 testing site coming to Towns County Health Department
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga – In his public address on Friday, April 17, Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw revealed that Towns County would soon receive a COVID-19 testing location at the local health department. “We’re going to have a drive-thru testing site at Towns County Health Department, and it will be up and going in a few […]
Read More »Georgia Dept. of Labor addresses unemployment options
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor are partnering to ensure Georgians understand their unemployment options as the state begins the safe reopening of businesses. Governor Kemp announced plans Monday to safely and incrementally reopen sectors of the economy, and today, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler encouraged employers to work with […]
Read More »April 27 to be a day of prayer for Georgia as fight against COVID-19 continues
Atlanta, GA – On Monday, April 27, Governor Brian P. Kemp will join Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, and faith leaders from across Georgia in holding a Day of Prayer service in the rotunda of the Georgia State Capitol at 10:00 a.m. As the state continues to battle COVID-19, Kemp, Duncan, and Ralston are […]
Read More »Fire department offers essential aid to Towns residents
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Fire Chief Harold Copeland took a moment to inform the public that the fire department is available to any essential aid during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Not only is your fire department here for your med calls and fire emergencies, at a time like this during a pandemic, we’re here for your special […]
Read More »Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening
Atlanta, GA – Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance for the safe reopening of Georgia’s salons and spas. “I deeply appreciate the work of Kay Kendrick and the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers to prepare guidelines for implementation by Georgia’s shops and salons,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “As we begin the process […]
Read More »Collins Calls for Preservation of Local News in the Midst of COVID-19
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined several of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the Administration to direct federal government advertising funds to local news and media outlets to ensure local media can continue to inform our communities in the midst of COVID-19 and after this pandemic is behind us. “Local […]
Read More »Kemp easing restrictions and opening some businesses
ATLANTA, Ga – In a 4 p.m. press conference Gov. Brian Kemp outlined a plan to reopen the Georgia economy in accordance with Phase One of President Trump’s plan. Starting on Friday, April 24, gyms, fitness centers, hair salons, nail salons, tattoo parlors, estheticians, their respective schools, bowling alleys, and massage therapists can open back […]
Read More »Commissioner Bradshaw asks public to continue their efforts against COVID-19
HIAWASSEE, Ga – On the courthouse steps, Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw spoke the residents of Towns County and encouraged them to continue following the CDC guidelines. He’s also telling any people who want to visit the county to stay home. When everything is lifted, Towns County will welcome visitors with open arms, but not right […]
Read More »Towns County Schools release details concerning year end
HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County Schools issued details regarding the remainder of the school year on April 16. It addressed online instruction and remedial instruction. The final school day will remain May 22, but the last day of online classes will by May 15 for those who demonstrated proficiency in the curriculum. These students will […]
Read More »Asymptomatic Towns County resident tests positive, worked at The Local Market
CLAY COUNTY, NC – An asymptomatic Towns County, GA resident that was working from March 28, 2020 – April 10, 2020 at The Local Market, otherwise known as “Aztec” or the “Bypass Store” in Clay County has tested positive for COVID-19 at an area hospital. This individual is in isolation in Towns County and is […]
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