The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 5967 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020. Floyd County has 79 confirmed cases and 3 deaths at the time of this report. There have been 198 deaths related to the coronavirus in Georgia.…… read more »
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STATEWIDE SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER TAKES EFFECT AT 6 PM THIS EVENING
A shelter in place order for the entire state of Georgia has now officially been issued by Governor Brian Kemp. It will be in effect from today at 6 pm until Monday, April 13th at 11:59 pm. All Georgians are required to stay at home, aside from engaging in essential activities (like getting food or…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY RECEIVES ASSISTANCE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
Floyd County has received some assistance in its battle against COVID-19 from the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency and the Georgia National Guard. Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, states that the ultimate goal is to keep our community safe. He adds that the uptick in confirmed cases of coronavirus locally…… read more »
PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS HAS LED TO SIGNIFICANT UPTICK IN UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
Georgia businesses have taken a significant hit from the coronavirus public health crisis. The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that 133,820 unemployment claims were filed during the week of March 22nd through 28th. That marks the highest number of claims ever processed in a week and represents an increase of 1,102 percent over the…… read more »
UPDATE 4/2/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 5444 STATEWIDE, 176 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 5444 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Floyd County has 78 confirmed cases and 2 deaths at the time of this report. There have been 176 deaths related to the coronavirus in Georgia.…… read more »
UPDATE 4/2/20 (NOON): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 5348 STATEWIDE, 163 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 5348 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 12-noon on Wednesday, April 2, 2020. Floyd County has 71 confirmed cases and 2 deaths at the time of this report. There have been 163 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia…… read more »
KEMP TO ISSUE SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER FOR ENTIRE STATE OF GEORGIA TO COMBAT SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
Governor Brian Kemp announced on Wednesday his plans to issue a shelter in place order for the state of Georgia which will be in effect from this Friday through April 13th in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. He said that he will sign that order today. In addition, he has ordered all…… read more »
FMC GOES LIVE ON FACEBOOK WITH CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Floyd Medical Center went live on Facebook on Wednesday with an update on its response to the coronavirus; that video is still featured on their page for anyone who wishes to watch it in its entirety. Floyd CEO Kurt Stuenkel was joined by Chief of Patient Services Sheila Bennett and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken…… read more »
UGA EXTENSION: CLEAN YOUR HOUSE, AVOID THE STORES!
Many homes are getting a deep clean these days due to the threat of COVID-19. Keith Mickler, UGA Extension Agent for Floyd County, offers words of advice to locals who want to fully sanitize their living space – read the labels on the backs of your household cleaning products. And follow the directions! Sanitization requires…… read more »
DEADLINE TO ORDER ONLINE IN CHIEFTAINS HERB AND PLANT SALE IS THIS FRIDAY
The deadline to order your herbs and plants in the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home’s annual Herb and Plant Sale is this Friday, April 3rd. The sale is being held online this year because of coronavirus. The patrons of this sale will support a National Historic Landmark. Heather Shores, Executive Director, indicates that proceeds will go…… read more »