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September 9, 2020–11:30 a.m. NEWS RELEASE Every year elections in Georgia are made possible because thousands of ordinary people step up to the extraordinary call of serving as a poll worker. It is estimated that over 5 million Georgians will vote at approximately 2,600 polling places in the November General Election. Having enough poll workers…… read more
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September 9th, 2020 – 11:15 AM The Georgia Bureau of Investigation – On Monday, September 7th, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting in Dalton, GA. Preliminary information indicates that Dalton Potter, age 29, a wanted Texas fugitive, was driving a stolen…… read more
September 9, 2020–10:08 a.m. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following information regarding the fight against COVID-19 in Georgia: Positive Indicators COVID-19 Cases From 9/1 to 9/8, the seven-day average of new cases reported decreased by 11.7%. The seven-day average of new cases reported is down 48% from our peak…… read more
September 5th, 2020 – 1:00 PM The Georgia Department of Public Health – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Kemp are encouraging Georgians to have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend while following Four Things for Fall COVID-19 prevention measures. Wear a face covering in public. Stay 6 feet away from…… read more
September 4th, 2020 – 4:30 PM Georgia Department of Transportation – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is sending a friendly reminder that signage of any kind that is found in state right of way and not previously authorized is unlawful and will be removed as soon as possible after discovery by Georgia DOT…… read more
September 2nd, 2020 – 2:35 PM Georgia State Patrol – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be on high-visibility during this 78-hour Labor Day holiday weekend reminding motorists to practice safe driving habits as they travel throughout the state. The holiday travel period begins Friday, Sept. 4 at…… read more
September 1st, 2020 – 2:45 PM Georgia Power- Georgia Power today announced that the typical residential customer using 1,000-kilowatt hours will receive an estimated $12 credit on their October Georgia Power bill. This reflects implementation of a one-time $61.6 million credit for customers, approved today by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), as a result…… read more
September 1st, 2020 – 11:25 AM AAA – The Auto Club Group – The COVID-19 pandemic can be very confusing for travelers. As Georgians look to Labor Day and the upcoming autumn and holiday seasons, many are still questioning how the pandemic will affect the various elements of their trip. In addition to its expert…… read more
August 31, 2020–9:45 a.m. WZQZ RADIO Georgians can request an absentee ballot for the November election by going online to a website Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office launched Friday. Located at ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov, the website allows users to request that an absentee ballot be mailed to them, which they can then return by mail or place…… read more
August 30, 2020–4:34 p.m. NEWS RELEASE The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is unveiling a new COVID-19 testing program effective Tuesday, September 1. Testing remains free. The new program will feature additional testing times and more easily found test sites throughout Northwest Georgia. “Our goal is to increase testing in Northwest Georgia…… read more