BLAIRSVILLE, Ga –The community is responding to provide resources and aid to anyone in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fetch Your News will update this article with all available resources for people in industries financially affected by the virus. Food Pantries First Baptist Church of Blairsville, 706-745-2469, Day / Time: Saturday 9 – 11 a.m., […]
Read More »Local businesses practicing safety during COVID-19
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – In a tourist-driven economy, many individuals work in the service and retail industries, leaving employers with difficult choices in light of COVID-19. However, Union County business owners are doing everything they can to protect their employees and customers. Cabin Coffee Company placed a limit on the number of customers that are allowed in […]
Read More »UPDATE: Gov. Kemp instructs medically at-risk individuals to shelter in place
ATLANTA, Ga – In a March 23 press conference, Gov. Kemp issued multiple executive orders and asked for the public’s help to ensure everyone is following CDC and Georgia Department of Health (DPH) guidelines during the country’s self-quarantine. While Kemp is still hesitant to shut down all non-essential businesses or institute a statewide mandatory quarantine, […]
Read More »Keeping children entertained during Coronavirus
UNION COUNTY, Ga – As a precaution against COVID-19, children across Union County, and much of North Georgia, are home for the week and potentially even longer. For parents or guardians looking for ways to keep their children entertained, the community is offering some options. Those individuals responsible for children are advised to create a […]
Read More »“Lockdown”: Union General and Chatuge Regional close to visitors
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – For the safety and wellbeing of our patients and staff due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Union General Hospital and Chatuge Regional Hospital, will both be on lockdown effective immediately. All doors will be locked and remain locked except the Main Entrance/Emergency Room Entrance at Union General Hospital and the Emergency Room Entrance […]
Read More »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 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This declaration will provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans to impacted small businesses in all 159 counties in Georgia. “This is great news […]
Read More »Jail populations under evaluation for potential release
BLUE RIDGE, GA – With a judicial emergency in place across the state, Georgia district attorneys and offices are evaluating jail populations to determine who can and cannot be released. The Appalachian and Enotah Judicial Circuit are continuing to work with law enforcement to protect the community as well as provide those incarcerated with their […]
Read More »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 granting additional powers to Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA). The General Assembly will vote on the executive order on Monday. So, what exactly does […]
Read More »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, secondary, and post-secondary public schools in Georgia from March 18, 2020, to March 31, 2020. “To keep our students, teachers, and administrators safe and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I am ordering the closure of […]
Read More »Presidential Primary postponed until May 19
ATLANTA, Ga – The March 24 Presidential Preference Primary has been moved to May 19 with the rest of Georgia’s primary elections in an effort to keep the public safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement that early in-person voting for the Presidental Primary will be halted. […]
Read More »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 days, including limiting gatherings to 10 people and avoiding dining in public spaces. The 3 p.m. press conference focused on how telling Americans how they can help “flatten the curve” of the virus, so the […]
Read More »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 Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Homer Bryson – to call up as many as 2,000 Georgia National Guard troops to State Active Duty to address novel coronavirus and COVID-19 in Georgia. “Through extensive emergency […]
Read More »North Georgia Technical College suspends classes
UNION COUNTY, Ga – North Georgia Technical College will suspend classes and activities across all campuses until March 20. From the school: COVID-19 update: In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), North Georgia Technical College has made the decision to suspend classes and activities on all campuses until […]
Read More »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 declare Georgia’s first public health emergency. Following President Trump’s national emergency declaration today, Governor Kemp issued the following statement: “Based on President Trump’s emergency declaration, I will declare a public health emergency for the State […]
Read More »UPDATE: Coronavirus leads to Union County Schools closing
UNION COUNTY, Ga – Union County Schools (UCS) announced the decision to close schools for a week to potentially prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement released around 3 p.m. on Friday, March 13, UCS students will be expected to complete online learning from Tuesday, March 17 to Friday, March 20. On […]
Read More »BRMEMC release statement concerning COVID-19
Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation (BRMEMC) has created an internal task force to address increasing concerns and plan for mitigating the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Co-op and our surrounding communities. We have recently updated our general Pandemic Response Plan to include the specific potential impacts of the Coronavirus on our business […]
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