First – If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor first. Do not go to the doctor’s office unless you need immediate care. You do not want to expose others to your illness and if you are well, you do not want to be exposed to someone else. Stay home unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Second – Do not go to the emergency room unless you require critical, immediate care. Emergency rooms need to serve those with the most critical needs. Do not go to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing. Third – There is a national blood shortage. If you are healthy and eligible, donate blood as soon as possible. Contact the Red Cross to find out where to donate and how to schedule an appointment. Finally – Avoid crowds of 10 or more people. Do not attend concerts, sports events, religious gatherings, movie theaters or use public transportation. People should also be at least six feet apart from one another. GRAPHIC: How to help fight COVID-19 Call doctor first Avoid emergency rooms and doctor’s offices Donate blood Avoid crowds of 10 or more people Stay 6 feet apart from others IF YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS, CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST Script: If you think you have symptoms of the novel coronavirus, call your doctor’s office first. Do not go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office without instructions from your physician. Do not go to the doctor or the emergency room for COVID-19 testing unless your doctor tells you to. Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 hotline to find out about testing locations and options. That number is 2-1-1. GRAPHIC: If you have COVID-19 symptoms: Call your doctor or urgent care facility FIRST Do not go to the ER unless you are critically ill Do not go to ER or doctor’s office for COVID-19 testing Call ADPH for testing locations: Dial 211

Dekalb County

Chase Starting in Georgia Goes Through Cherokee County and Ends Following Wreck in DeKalb County / UPDATE

19 Mar 2020
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It appears Cherokee County law enforcement was involved in a chase that started Thursday morning in Floyd County, Georgia. The pursuit began...
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[VIDEO] DeKalb County Officials Hold A News Conference To Discuss The Latest Impacts Of COVID-19

16 Mar 2020
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The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a joint press briefing to discuss COVID-19 preparation.   DeKalb County Commission...
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Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor Announces Administrative Order For DeKalb & Cherokee Counties, ALL Proceedings CANCELLED Monday – Friday.

13 Mar 2020
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In consideration of the public health situation regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19, directives from the Alabama Supreme Court, Governor Kay Ivey and...
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Albertville Man Fatally Injured in DeKalb County Crash

11 Mar 2020
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A single-vehicle crash Monday night in DeKalb County claimed the life of an Albertville man Sergeant Roman Hill of the Alabama State Trooper Post...
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State Trooper Vehicle Struck while Working Accident on I-59 in DeKalb County Sunday Night

02 Mar 2020
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A portion of I-59 in DeKalb County was shut down for a period of time Sunday night – when an Alabama State Trooper’s vehicle was struck as he was...
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Two Killed in DeKalb County Crash on Alabama 75 Monday Morning / UPDATED

25 Feb 2020
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Two people were killed in a collision between a car and an 18 wheeler on Monday morning in DeKalb County.  That fatal accident took place at...
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Collinsville Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in DeKalb County

06 Feb 2020
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A Collinsville man was killed in a single vehicle accident in DeKalb County last Saturday. Charles S. Bryant, age 50, was fatally injured when...
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