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December 28, 2021–6:25 p.m. NEWS RELEASE Attorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.PH, are warning Georgians to beware of potential scams related to the heightened demand for COVID-19 testing. “We urge all Georgians to be on the lookout for fraudulent COVID-19-related practices, specifically as it…… read more
December 28, 2021–8:02 a.m. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Strong to severe storms remain a possibility Wednesday. More of northwestern Georgia has been added to a 2/5 risk level with the rest of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia still under a 1/5 risk level. At this time, the timing appears to be from the afternoon…… read more
December 27, 2021–7:40 p.m. NEWS RELEASE As holiday celebrations continue, the concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American…… read more
December 23, 2021–8:01 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to carefully follow COVID-19 prevention measures during holiday celebrations and gatherings to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. COVID case numbers are increasing daily, and the Omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous variant. Surveillance…… read more
December 22, 2021–5:54 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY In an effort to reduce the number of crashes on Georgia roadways, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be on high visibility patrols on interstates and state roads. The Christmas travel period is 78-hours long, from 6 p.m.…… read more
December 21st, 2021 – 3:00 PM GA DPH Northwest District –… read more
December 19, 2021–12:02 p.m. STAFF REPORTS Former Georgia US Senator Johnny Isakson has died. Isakson served in the Senate from 2005 to 2019. Before that, he served the 6th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives from 1995 to 2005. He also ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1990, losing to Zell Miller. In 2015,…… read more
December 9, 2021–6:40 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the Omicron variant in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no recent international travel history. The individual has mild COVID symptoms and is isolating at home. Contact tracing is underway to identify close contacts at risk of COVID-19…… read more
December 5, 2021–1:42 p.m. GEORGIA DE[ARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in Georgia. The individual recently traveled from South Africa and developed mild symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Genomic sequencing confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant. The individual is isolating at…… read more
December 1, 2021–11:40 a.m. STAFF REPORTS According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reduced population immunity due to lack of flu virus activity since March 2020 could result in a possibly severe flu season this year. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District said it’s not too late to…… read more