Northeast Health District Adds Three COVID-19 Deaths

The Daily Status Report of the Department of Public Health on Wednesday listed new deaths in Oconee, Greene and Jackson counties.

COVID-19 Cases, Deaths, Hospitalizations Drop In Health District

The 10-county Northeast Health District saw declines in key measures of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Chris Greer's Georgia Discovered Sold Out First Printing

Greer says his goal was to "look at the state from the point of view of the camera."

Two Qualify For County Commission; Four Qualify in Watkinsville

In the first day of qualifying, Amrey Hardin and Aaron Nowak filed as Republicans in the special election for County Commission.

Northeast Health District Adds Three COVID-19 Deaths On Monday

The Department of Public Health Daily Status Report listed 58 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the 10-county District on Monday.

Weeks Of Welcome Maintain Presence Across All Campuses At N. Georgia

For two weeks, the University of North Georgia (UNG) welcomes students to all five campuses with various activities.

UNG Recreation Centers Reopen To Public As Libraries Limit Entrants

Five months after the University of North Georgia (UNG) recreation centers on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses closed, they're open.

Northeast Health District Adds 75 COVID-19 Cases And One Death

Reported cases across the state have declined as testing has declined.

NE Health District Adds Three COVID-19 Deaths; One In Oconee

The 10-county Northeast Health District has added 11 deaths in the last week.

Clarke County Adds Three COVID-19 Deaths In Two State Reports

The Department of Public Health Daily Status Report listed 156 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.

NE Health District Added 85 COVID-19 Cases; Rolling Average Drops

The Department of Public Health reported four new cases in Oconee County and 16 in Athens-Clarke County.

NE Health District Adds 3 COVID Deaths; Schools Report COVID Case

The Department of Public Health reported three COVID-19 deaths and 163 cases in the 10-county Northeast Health District on Wednesday.

Consultants Hired By School Board Criticize County Road Plans

The Board of Education on Monday heard a consultant's report that disagreed with county past and planned changes to Malcom Bridge Road.

NE Health District Reflects State--Jumps In COVID Cases, Deaths

The Department of Public Health reported one COVID-19 death in Clarke County. The Department of Community Health Reported two more.

Rolling Averages Of COVID Cases And Deaths Stable In NE District

The Department of Public Health reported 82 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday. Oconee County Schools reported a successful opening.

Oconee County COVID-19 Conference Call Joint Statement

On Sunday, Chairman John Daniell participated in a conference call with area healthcare providers and hospitals regarding COVID-19.

Election Board Changes Five Polling Locations For November

The Board also voted to move early voting to the Civic Center.

NE Health District Adds 59 COVID Cases, Fewest In Nearly A Month

The state reported that seven Critical Care Beds in area hospitals are not in use out of the 70-bed capacity.

NE Health District Adds Three COVID-19 Deaths And 190 Cases

Eight of the recent deaths have been of persons under 60 years of age.

NE Health District Adds 217 COVID-19 Cases, Second Highest Ever

Across the last week, the Northeast Health District has added 1,085 cases, with 303 of those in Clarke County and 51 in Oconee County.

Aug. 4 BOC Meeting Highlights, Oconee County

There were several votes for approvals.

Emergency Medical Responder Course To Be Offered This Fall Beginning Sept. 14

It includes 84 hours of classroom instruction.

NE District Adds Three COVID-19 Deaths, One In Clarke County

The Department of Public Health reported 136 confirmed COVID-19 cases on Thursday for the NE Health District. Critical Care Beds increase.

Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Program Protocols, Oconee County

From the Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department:

NE Health District Added Record Number Of COVID Cases, 3 Deaths

The Daily Status Report listed 69 new COVID-19 cases in Clarke County and 12 in Oconee County.

Oconee Schools Have Some Late Shift To Distance Learning Option

School administrators advised the Board of Education on Monday of the changes in preferences.

Oconee County Ranked 2020 Best County To Raise A Family In The U.S.

Oconee County was recently ranked #1 on the 2020 “Best Counties for Families in America” list by Niche.

Instruction Offered In Various Forms This Fall At University Of N. Georgia

Desks positioned six feet apart, faculty members and students clad in masks for face-to-face instruction, rotating schedules among changes

COVID Cases Drop In NE Health District; Critical Care Bed Use Up

The Daily Status Report listed 141 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, but the seven-day rolling average of added cases dropped.

Commission Holds Public Hearing On Proposed Property Tax Rate

The Board of Commissioners also is considering a proposed change in the county's Animal Services Ordinance.

NE Health District Adds 85 COVID-19 Cases And No New COVID Deaths

The seven-day rolling average of added cases declined with the issuance of the Daily Status Report on Monday. Critical Care Bed use is up.

Added Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in NE District Again Set Record

The seven-day rolling average of added cases increased to 160.4 on Sunday from 155.7 on Saturday.

Growth Of COVID-19 Cases In NE Health District Outpaced State

The Department of Public Health listed 180 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, setting a new record.

NE Health District Adds Record Number Of COVID-19 Confirmed Cases

Clarke County led the 10-county District with 74 cases and also recorded another COVID-19 death.

Management Agency At N. Georgia Donates Additional PPE Supplies To Public Universities

The University System of Georgia (USG) this week is receiving additional personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies.

Area Hospitals Report Only One Critical Care Bed Available

The Department of Public Health reported 173 new COVID-19 cases in the NE Health District. Labor Department reports drop in unemployment.

Critical Care Beds Availability Improves; COVID-19 Cases Soar

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency clarified the methods for gathering data on hospital beds.

Northeast Health District Adds 196 New COVID-19 Cases

Only one Critical Care Bed is listed as available at area hospitals.

NE District Adds 98 COVID Cases; Critical Care Hospital Beds At 0

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency again reported all 70 Critical Care Hospital Beds were occupied.

Harden Introduces Self As Candidate For County Commission Seat

Amrey Harden was one of the two speakers at the June meeting of the Oconee County Republican Party.