Chattooga County Probate Judge Jon Payne remains hospitalized in Rome after contracting COVID-19.  Judge Payne’s family contacted WZQZ News on Sunday afternoon to release this statement:

Jon is resting in a Floyd County hospital. He is experiencing symptoms of the Corona Virus and is currently receiving breathing treatments as well as other C-19 treatments.

We would like to thank all that are praying and concerned for Jon.

Thanks from our whole family

All of us at WZQZ are praying for Judge Payne’s full recovery.