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The expanding global outbreak of respiratory infections due to a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has now been declared a pandemic. Cases of COVID-19 are rapidly increasing in Georgia. Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath, The best way to prevent infection with any respiratory virus is to use the same preventative strategies used…

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TIFTON (March 24, 2020) – Officials with Tift Regional Medical Center (“TRMC”) announced late Monday evening that a third patient received a confirmed positive COVID-19 test result.  The patient is currently being isolated at home. As of March 23, this makes one inpatient and two outpatients with positive COVID-19 results.  As of their 12PM update,…

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In response to the recent development of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is temporarily suspending in-person requirements for services provided by the agency. In accordance with Governor Kemp’s recommendation, the GDOL is providing online access to unemployment services, partial claim access for employers, and resources for other reemployment assistance. Without having to visit…

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In response to the recent development of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is temporarily suspending in-person requirements for services provided by the agency. In accordance with Governor Kemp’s recommendation, the GDOL is providing online access to unemployment services, partial claim access for employers, and resources for other reemployment assistance. Without having to visit…

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TIFTON (3/21/20) – Officials with Tift Regional Medical Center (“TRMC”) announced late Friday evening that a second patient received a confirmed positive COVID-19 test result. The patient is an employee of the health system and is being isolated at home.  The patient did not acquire the condition at the hospital through contact with any confirmed…

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ATLANTA – March 13, 2020 – As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread, Georgia Power wants to assure customers that the company has comprehensive plans and procedures to ensure a continuation of operations and service. The company’s detailed plans ensure readiness of the critical personnel and facilities necessary to continue providing the safe and reliable energy…

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Albany, Ga. – In response to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the community, Phoebe is temporarily suspending visitation at all Phoebe hospitals.  “We know coronavirus is in our community, and we are at a critical point to try to minimize transmission.  A stricter visitation policy is just one more step we think…

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ALBANY, GA – March 16, 2020 — Mediacom Communications announced today a series of company initiatives directed at helping American families address work, education and health care challenges created by the Coronavirus pandemic.   Specific initiatives include: Increasing the speed of the Mediacom Connect2Compete low-cost internet program to 25 megabits per second (Mbps) down by 3 Mbps up (currently…

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New details have been released concerning the tragic accident that involved a mother pushing her one-year-old daughter in a stroller and a Georgia Department of Public Transportation SUV on September 9. The mother involved in the incident has been identified as Lavetta Hammock. The mother was transported to Phoebe in Albany after being struck by…

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