In the latest numbers from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Chattooga County saw an increase in COVID-19 cases over the past week, with two cases being reported.  The overall number of COVID-19 cases in the Northwest Georgia area continues to be down, however there were three COVID-19 deaths reported in Floyd County over the past week and one death reported in Gordon County.  Dr. Gary Voccio with the Northwest Georgia Department of Public Health said this week that while COVID-19 cases are down for the overall population, the positive cases being reported are hitting the area’s senior citizens the hardest.