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Category Archives: Chattooga County

DPH announces COVID-19 Health Equity Council

DPH announces COVID-19 Health Equity Council

February 25, 2021–8:24 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announces the newly-created DPH COVID-19 Health Equity Council. The group will help DPH increase the effectiveness of its public health programs statewide, ensure equity in COVID-19 vaccination distribution and administration, and improve outreach and communication within Georgia communities most affected by COVID-19.…read more

[VIDEO] More Georgians will soon qualify for COVID-19 vaccine

[VIDEO] More Georgians will soon qualify for COVID-19 vaccine

February 25, 2021–8:17 p.m. GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP More Georgians will soon qualify to get the COVID-19 vaccine. On Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp announced that due to the steady increase in vaccine supply the progress made in getting more doses administered, starting March 8, the state will expand the current 1A+ vaccination criteria to include adults…read more

Public health to end free COVID testing in Northwest Georgia

Public health to end free COVID testing in Northwest Georgia

February 23, 2021–8:19 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is ending its nearly yearlong operation of free COVID-19 testing sites effective Thursday, February 25, with the closing of that day’s site in Walker County. “Over the last two months, we’ve been shifting more and more of our limited public…read more

Georgia has prices headed upward

Georgia has prices headed upward

February 22, 2021–11:02 p.m. AAA SOUTH Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.51 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 18 cents more than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month, and 21 cents more than this time last year. Abnormally…read more

Dr. Voccio gives COVID-19 update

Dr. Voccio gives COVID-19 update

February 21, 2021–9:38 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, updates us on coronavirus in Northwest Georgia. He said we are seeing diminished transmission in Northwest Georgia with the lowest numbers since last summer. He also tells us where we…read more

Governor Kemp Announces $552M Georgia Rental Assistance Program

Governor Kemp Announces $552M Georgia Rental Assistance Program

February 20th, 2021 – 9:50 PM Press Release – Governor Kemp announced that the State of Georgia has received more than $552 million in stimulus funds through the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Congress appropriated $25 billion to provide relief to landlords and tenants who are behind on rent and utility payments due to the…read more

Famed Summerville Attorney Bobby Lee Cook Passes Away

Famed Summerville Attorney Bobby Lee Cook Passes Away

February 19th, 2021 – 9:50 AM WZQZ Radio – (Via WZQZ Radio) Summerville Attorney Bobby Lee Cook passed away this morning, according to family members. Mr. Cook, age 96, was born in the Chattoogaville Community in 1925.  He served in the United States Army in World War II and has practiced law in Chattooga County…read more

GDOT Hosting Small Business Webinar in NWGA

GDOT Hosting Small Business Webinar in NWGA

February 18th, 2021 – 2:20 PM Georgia Department of Transportation – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) State Supported Funding Program (SSFP) will be hosting an online webinar for small business owners interested in learning about routine maintenance opportunities in Northwest Georgia. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), small business owners and veteran-owned small businesses will…read more

GA DPH and DHS Help Seniors Get COVID-19 Vaccine

GA DPH and DHS Help Seniors Get COVID-19 Vaccine

February 18th, 2021 – 2:15 PM Georgia Department of Public Health – The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) are joining efforts to ensure vulnerable seniors get access to the COVID-19 vaccine. DPH, DHS and local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) will be helping older adults to sign up…read more

Legislation seeks to end “no excuse” absentee voting in Georgia

Legislation seeks to end “no excuse” absentee voting in Georgia

February 17, 2021–5:09 p.m. STAFF REPORTS A Georgia State Senate subcommittee has voted to advance a bill to end no excuse absentee voting. The legislation limits absentee voting to those over the age of 75, those with a doctor’s note and people who are out of town. The vote was 3-2 along party lines. The…read more