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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…

6 years ago

North Georgia Chairmen urge Kemp to close State Parks

Blue Ridge, Ga. - Twelve Commission Chairmen from North Georgia counties have joined together and signed a letter asking Governor…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

How is the DPH handling COVID-19 contact tracing?

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – All of North Georgia now has at least one Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed COVID-19…

6 years ago

Towns County calls for citizens to shelter in place, defines essential business

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - On March 31, 2020, Towns County Sole Commissioner Cliff Bradshaw, in cooperation with the county's attorney and…

6 years ago

New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More Than Ever

News Release from the Department of Public Health - April 2, 2020 Atlanta – As Governor Brian Kemp and DPH…

6 years ago

Gov. Kemp and UGA Provide Overview of CARES Act Funding

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provided an overview…

6 years ago

Georgia DPH adjusts COVID-19 models to include asymptomatic transmission

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – As of April 1, Georgia had 4,748 cases and 20,328 completed COVID-19 tests, but Georgia Department of…

6 years ago

Union General Hospital gives notice of positive COVID-19 case

PRESS RELEASE - Union General Hospital is providing notice to the public that it received its first report of a…

6 years ago

Superintendent updates parents, students on school situation

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Towns County School District Superintendent Dr. Darren Berrong updated parents and students on the COVID-19 school situation on…

6 years ago