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

Floyd County

Second Death from COVID-19 Reported in Floyd County, Georgia Sunday Evening

30 Mar 2020
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The death of a second Floyd County resident from COVID-19 was reported Sunday and with the 7:00pm update from the Georgia Department of Public...
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COVID-19 Related Death Confirmed in Floyd County, Georgia

20 Mar 2020
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Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor has now confirmed the identity of the woman who died from a COVID-19 related illness Thursday night. Elizabeth...
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Rome Firefighters Respond To A Large Fire At International Paper In Coosa

15 Mar 2020
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Rome Firefighters responded to a large fire at International Paper in Coosa Saturday night. According to Rome Fire Marshal Mary Catherine...
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Summerville Man Facing Child Molestation and Other Charges in Floyd County

19 Feb 2020
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A 29 year old Summerville, Georgia man was arrested in Floyd County earlier in the week – on a child molestation charge.  According to jail...
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Leesburg Woman Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine in Floyd County, Georgia

21 Jan 2020
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A Floyd County man and a Cherokee County, Alabama woman were arrested on Sunday and charged with being in possession of methamphetamine in Floyd...
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Centre Man Arrested in Rome on Charge of Aggravated Child Molestation and Other Felonies

13 Jan 2020
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A Cherokee County, Alabama man is currently lodged in the Floyd County Jail charged with aggravated child molestation and other felonies. ...
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Fatal Accident Involving Motorcycle Rider in Floyd County

23 Dec 2019
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The Floyd County Police Department continues to investigate a fatal wreck which occurred late Friday afternoon on Booger Hollow Road in the 600...
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