Governor Brian Kemp spoke with the Georgia News Network on Friday about plans to “reopen” Georgia following the COVID-19 pandemic. You can click below to listen to the Governor’s complete interview. WZQZ will air the interview this morning following the 8 AM news on 99.1 FM and AM 1180.
Mr. Roger Dale Cothran, age 54 of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA. following an extended illness.
With storms predicted to impact the state for the second consecutive weekend, including potential torrential rains, Georgia Power remains committed to providing its 2.6 million customers safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering important safety tips and storm resources. Spring is one of the most active seasons for severe thunderstorms with lightning, hail and tornadoes, though severe weather can happen at any time.
The Georgia Red Cross is preparing for the chance of more severe weather this weekend and an even larger statewide response after last weekend’s major tornado outbreak, which is just entering the recovery phase.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia has released a summary concerning the EF-2 tornado that traveled through Chattooga and Walker Counties over the last weekend:
Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report For: 04/17/2020
These data represent confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported to the Georgia Department of Public Health as of 04/17/2020 18:28:28.
A confirmed case is defined as a person who has tested positive for 2019 novel coronavirus.
GDOT Maintenance Crews are continuing to clear State Routes in Northwest Georgia of tree and brush debris as a result of the severe weather earlier this week.
Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report For: 04/17/2020
These data represent confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported to the Georgia Department of Public Health as of 04/17/2020 11:28:25.
A confirmed case is defined as a person who has tested positive for 2019 novel coronavirus.
Chattooga County Public Works Director Joe Reed spoke with WZQZ News on Thursday and said that the county is working to help those who have been impacted by the Easter Sunday tornado and subsequent storms.
Robert Browder, GNTC program director and instructor of Commercial Truck Driving, unloads hospital mattresses and beds supplied by GEMA/HS. Browder drove the items to Floyd Medical Center on Thursday, April 16, as part of a large network of state agencies lending a hand to public health across the state.
To aid the Department of Public Health and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), state agencies including the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) have been doing what they can to help public healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgia Northwestern Technical College was happy to do their part by utilizing the Commercial Truck Driving program to bring GEMA/HS provided hospital beds to Floyd Medical Center. According to Mark D’Alessio, TCSG executive director for Communications and PR, technical colleges around the state have pitched in to do their part in bringing relief to overwhelmed healthcare workers.
