Coronavirus

Georgia Receives SBA Statewide Disaster Declaration

Atlanta, GA – On March 18, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has received an official statewide disaster declaration…

6 years ago

Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15…

6 years ago

Two major March events cancelled for Gilmer Schools

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Announced in their March work session, the Board of Education is canceling this week's groundbreaking ceremony for…

6 years ago

East Ellijay Walmart modifying hours and Georgia cases rise

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. - Gilmer Citizens are waking up and some are skipping church today as new reports from the…

6 years ago

Kemp declares Public Health Emergency, what does it mean?

ATLANTA, Ga - On Saturday morning, Governor Brian Kemp officially declared Georgia’s first Public Health Emergency, freeing up resources and…

6 years ago

Public K-12 and Secondary Schools closed March 18 to 31

Atlanta, GA – In accordance with newly issued federal guidance, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 3.16.20.01 closing all public elementary,…

6 years ago

Kemp Authorizes Call of Georgia National Guard for COVID-19 Response

Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.14.20.02 authorizing Adjutant General Tom Carden - at the request of Georgia…

6 years ago

Judicial Order closes Courts in the Appalachian District

GILMER, Ga. - An order declaring a Judicial Emergency has been released from Chief Judge Brenda Weaver was filed today…

6 years ago

Kemp: Public Health Emergency in Georgia Effective Tomorrow

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian Kemp's office released a press release on Friday, March 13 to announce the intention to…

7 years ago

School closed in Gilmer in face of Coronavirus

GILMER, Ga. - According to a release from Gilmer County Schools, the system will shut down with school closed next…

7 years ago

St. Petrick’s Day event cancelled due to concerns over health

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Posted to their social media site, those in charge of this weekend's St. Petrick's Day Celebration have…

7 years ago

General Assembly suspends the 2020 legislative session

ATLANTA, Ga - Shortly after Governor Brian Kemp's announcement concerning new protocols for Coronavirus, the Georgia General Assembly moved to…

7 years ago

Kemp issues call to action to all Georgians, schools, and local governments

ATLANTA, Ga – Governor Brian Kemp announced schools, childcare providers, local governments in Georgia now have the option to close,…

7 years ago

Gilmer Schools addresses Coronavirus concerns

GILMER, Ga. - Amid concerns from a positive case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canton, Georgia, and responses of a…

7 years ago