Hospital Capacity In The Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Cherokee County.

How New Executive Orders Will Help The Hungry In Cherokee County

President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.

GA Doubles Vaccination Rate As Deaths, Cases Continue To Rise

For the second week, Georgia has more than doubled its number of reported COVID-19 vaccinations. However, cases and deaths keep rising.

Hospital Capacity In The Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: See Latest Numbers

New data provided by the federal government shows hospital capacity in Cherokee County amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers Wanted To Help Distribute Coronavirus Vaccination

As GA sees more cases and deaths due to the coronavirus, the Department of Public Health is seeking volunteers for the vaccine response.

Where To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine At Woodstock Publix

Publix said Thursday it will offer COVID-19 vaccinations at more than 100 Publix pharmacies in Georgia, including Woodstock.

Coronavirus Death Record Set As Georgia Ramps Up Vaccines

Georgia broke its own record on Tuesday for coronavirus deaths, just as the state is increasing who can get a vaccine.

Coronavirus Vaccine Locator Now Available For Georgians

Georgia is now in phase 1A+ of vaccine administration, including healthcare workers, those in long-term care facilities and adults over 65.

Hospital Capacity In The Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: See The Latest

New data from the federal government shows hospital capacity in Cherokee County as coronavirus cases surge.

First Case Of Coronavirus Variant Confirmed In Georgia Teen

The Georgia Department of Public Health said the first case of the highly contagious coronavirus variant has been confirmed on Tuesday.

Georgia Coronavirus Vaccine Guidelines Issued By Gov. Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp's latest renewal of Georgia coronavirus guidelines includes changes regarding the pending vaccine.

Coronavirus Spread In Cherokee County: See Your Risk Of Exposure

A new tool assesses the risk of gathering with others in Cherokee County or elsewhere.

Models Rank Cherokee County At Tipping Point Of Coronavirus Risk

Georgia is topping lists of at-risk states for contracting the coronavirus in not one, but two new models that track rates of infection.

GA Updates Daily Coronavirus Website, Including Hospital Capacity

The Georgia Department of Public Health updated its coronavirus website, now including hospital bed capacity, county cases and map changes.

Woodstock High School Closed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

As of Wednesday morning, 289 Woodstock High School students and staff are in quarantine, with that number likely to increase.

Etowah High School Closing Immediately From Coronavirus Outbreak

Etowah High School will be closed after school Tuesday through the end of the month after nearly 300 students and staff had to quarantine.

Cherokee Tax Offices To Remain Closed Through Monday

Both locations of the Cherokee Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed after an employee who worked at both offices tested positive.

Walmart, Sam’s Club In Woodstock To Require Masks

Walmart announced Wednesday it will require shoppers to wear masks in all U.S. stores, including Sam’s Club locations.

3 Million Masks Donated To GA Counties, Department Of Education

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is releasing 3 million cloth face coverings in July across the state.

Priority Coronavirus Testing Available For GA First Responders

The state will begin coronavirus priority testing for first responders at all specimen points of collection sites across Georgia.

Nearly 900 New Coronavirus Cases Reported Sunday In GA

As of Sunday afternoon, there have been 57,681 confirmed coronavirus cases, an increase of 880, and 2,451 deaths, and increase of five.

GA Coronavirus Measures On Restaurants, Movies, Events Eased

Gov. Brian Kemp has eased the majority of coronavirus measures, including for restaurants, movie theaters, live events and conventions.

18K Vials Of Remdesivir Given To GA Hospitals As Deaths Near 2K

The Georgia Department of Public Health this week is distributing 18,440 vials of the drug remdesivir from the federal government.

When GA's Bars, Sports Teams, Live Performance Venues Can Resume

Gov. Kemp gave guidance Thursday for when Georgia's bars, sports, night clubs and amusement parks can reopen, following strict guidelines.

GA Nursing Home Testing Ramps Up As Hospitalizations Decrease

At 1 p.m. Tuesday, there are 854 people hospitalized for the coronavirus in GA. Gov. Kemp said the state will increase nursing home tests.

Playgrounds, Pavilions, Skate Parks To Reopen In Cherokee Friday

All park users must continue to abide by all CDC guidelines on social distancing, as well as gathering sizes as defined by state guidelines.

GA Makes Coronavirus Testing Available To All Who Request It

More than 108,000 tests were processed since Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey set the Department of Public Health goal last week.

Gov. Kemp: Focus On Moving Forward, Not On Political Differences

Gov. Brian Kemp held a news conference Thursday afternoon and said Georgians need to stop focusing on political differences.

GA Distributes Largest Shipment Of PPE As Cases Pass 30K

Gov. Kemp said Tuesday the largest shipment of personal protective equipment to date has been distributed by GEMA and DPH.

GA Offers Mask Decontaminate System, Up To 80K Daily: Coronavirus

The free Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System uses concentrated hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate N95 masks.

When Hair Salons, Dining, Theaters, Churches Will Reopen In GA

Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday announced which types of Georgia businesses will begin to reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease.

Five Care Homes In Woodstock Report Coronavirus Cases, Deaths

Staff and residents at five Woodstock long-term care facilities have tested positive for the coronavirus, with some residents dying from it.

GA Coronavirus Update: Nearly 19,000 Cases, 733 Deaths

Over the weekend, the state of Georgia had nearly 1,300 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, and 60 more deaths.

GA Coronavirus Update: 17K People Test Positive, 650 Deaths

As of Friday at noon, 650 people have died in Georgia from coronavirus, and more than 17,000 people have tested positive.

Cherokee Coronavirus Update: 266 Cases, 8 Deaths; School Update

There are 266 confirmed cases of coronavirus, as of Friday morning. The school district gave an update on if the semester will end early.

GA Coronavirus Cases Near 15K, Nearly 3K Hospitalized

As of noon on Wednesday, Georgia has nearly 15,000 cases of coronavirus, and almost 3,000 people are hospitalized due to the virus.

Northside Hospital Hosts Virtual Health Education Seminars

The first seminar will be Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. on "How to Stay Active and Healthy at Home" hosted by Dr. Matthew Simmons.

GA Coronavirus: 500 Deaths, Cases At 138 Long-Term Facilities

As Georgia passes 500 deaths due to coronavirus on Tuesday, the state has released cases by county population, and long-term facilities.

GA Coronavirus Cases Rise Past 10,000, Deaths Nearing 400

Numbers released at noon on Thursday show Georgia's number of confirmed coronavirus cases have passed 10,000, with deaths nearing 400.

GA Reports Largest Single-Day Coronavirus Death Toll

Georgia had 100 new deaths reported Tuesday at noon due to coronavirus, the largest single day toll, bringing the total number to 329.