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March 8th, 2021 – 10:00 AM AAA – The Auto Club Group Georgia gas prices increased marginally at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.58 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 30 cents more than last month, and 37 cents more than…… read more
![[VIDEO] Dr. Voccio gives COVID-19 update](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2021/03/21192903/Dr.-Gary-Voccio-km-150x103.jpg)
March 7, 2021–1:57 p.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH It has been a year since we saw our first COVID-19 cases in Northwest Georgia. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the 10-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District said although we are still in the midst of the pandemic, our numbers are declining.…… read more
![[VIDEO] Gov. Kemp Updates Georgians on COVID-19 Vaccine Situation](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2021/03/03153939/KEMP1-150x103.jpg)
March 3rd, 2021 – 3:45 PM Georgia Governor Brian Kemp – On Wednesday afternoon Georgia Governor Brian Kemp updated Georgians on the current COVID-19 Vaccine Situation in the state. In addition to prioritizing teachers and educators, Kemp stated that a march 8th site expansion of vaccines services is slated to open up 1 million Georgians…… read more
March 2nd, 2021 – 4:15 PM Press Release – Blood Assurance is urging all eligible type O donors to make an appointment to donate blood this week to prepare for traumas, natural disasters, and regularly scheduled transfusions to help patients in need. The need for blood never stops but over the last few months,…… read more
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February 26th, 2021 – 3:05 PM Northwest Health District– Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the ten-county Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, give us a quick update on coronavirus in Northwest Georgia, and vaccine/immunizations. Then Cicely Thomas, nutrition services director for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program and someone who has…… read more
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](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/10/2021/02/25202155/kemp-150x103.png)
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
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
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
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