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

Drug Charges

Leesburg Man Jailed on Multiple Drug Charges / UPDATED

19 Dec 2019
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A Cherokee County man was placed under arrest on multiple drug charges Wednesday, as a result of an on-going drug investigation. Cherokee County...
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Centre Man Arrested on Multiple Charges in Floyd County, Georgia

16 Dec 2019
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What began as a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation on Shorter Avenue in Rome ended with the arrest of a Cherokee County man on multiple...
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Cherokee County Woman Back in Rome to Face Charges Associated with Drug Charges and Other Offenses

28 Nov 2019
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One of three people involved in an October police chase that began in Rome and ended here in Cherokee County is now back in Floyd County to face...
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Nurse Practitioner at Floyd Pediatrics Facing Numerous Drug Charges

22 Nov 2019
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A nurse practitioner at Floyd Medical Center – Jennifer Elyse Holdbrooks from Rome – was placed under arrest after police said they found her in...
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Wanted Huntsville Man Captured By Interdiction Team After Pursuit In DeKalb County

17 Jul 2019
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From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team...
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Collinsville Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Overnight

21 Jun 2019
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A Collinsville woman was arrested on drug charges shortly after midnight (Friday am). According to jail records, 51 year old Sharon Pruitt...
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Centre Man Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison On Drug Distribution Charges

29 May 2019
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A Centre man was sentenced to 8 years in Prison on drug distribution charges on Tuesday. Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship says that 51 year...
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