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Category Archives: Chattooga County

Time to start thinking about getting a flu shot

Time to start thinking about getting a flu shot

September 14, 2021–7:37 p.m. STAFF REPORTS As we head into fall, now is a good time to start thinking about getting a flu shot in addition to the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest District said influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are different. “The Centers for Disease…read more

15 COVID-19 deaths in NWGA reported Tuesday

15 COVID-19 deaths in NWGA reported Tuesday

September 14, 2021–6:54 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Floyd County reported five additional COVID-19 deaths from Monday to Tuesday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. 231 Floyd County residents have now lost their lives to the virus since the start of the pandemic. Floyd County also reported 64 new positive tests on…read more

Confirmed Rabies Case In Chattooga County

Confirmed Rabies Case In Chattooga County

September 14th, 2021 – 4:00 PM WZQZ Radio – (Via WZQZ Radio) A raccoon and a dog in the Gore/Subligna/Haywood Valley area have recently tested positive for animal rabies, and public health officials are reminding Chattooga County residents about the potential dangers of rabies and urging them to make sure their pets are vaccinated against…read more

Latest COVID-19 numbers

Latest COVID-19 numbers

September 14, 2021–7:35 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 283 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Floyd County from Friday to Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Floyd County did not report any additional deaths over the weekend, remaining at 226 since the start of the pandemic. On Monday, there were 109…read more

Georgia gas prices down slightly

Georgia gas prices down slightly

September 13, 2021–10:01 a.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 1 cent more than last month, and 95 cents more than this time last year. According to…read more

[VIDEO] Dr. Voccio gives COVID-19 update

[VIDEO] Dr. Voccio gives COVID-19 update

September 12, 2021–2:05 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH It’s a question on everyone’s mind, “When will this latest surge of COVID-19 cases end?” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention modeling indicates we could plateau in the next couple of weeks. However, Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest…read more

Georgia gas sees increased price at the pump

Georgia gas sees increased price at the pump

September 7th, 2021 – 2:15 PM AAA – The Auto Club Group – Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 1 cent more than last month, and 95 cents more than this…read more

Rain, possibly severe storms in the forecast

Rain, possibly severe storms in the forecast

August 30, 2021–9:17 p.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Storms rolled through Northwest Georgia Monday and We could see more bad weather Tuesday from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. We have a slight risk of severe weather with brief spin-up tornadoes possible. We could also see 2-3 inches of rain. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until…read more

Gas prices could be headed up after Hurricane Ida

Gas prices could be headed up after Hurricane Ida

August 30, 2021–9:12 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Georgia gas prices were down a penny last week, but they could be headed back up following Hurricane Ida. According to AAA, the storm has left more than one million people in Louisiana and Mississippi without power and has likely taken about 13% of U.S. refining capacity offline. There…read more

Floyd County reports 306 new COVID-19 cases from Friday to Monday

Floyd County reports 306 new COVID-19 cases from Friday to Monday

fLOYDAugust 30, 2021–9:09 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Floyd County reported 306 new COVID-19 cases from Friday to Monday, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. A total of 12,162 Floyd County residents have tested positive since the start of the pandemic. Bartow County reported 211 new cases, and one additional death Monday.…read more