COVID-19

News stories and information relating to the COVID-19 pandemic

White County Public Safety issues new Fire/EMS guidelines amid COVID-19 threat

In an effort to guard against the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, White County Emergency Management Agency has released new operating guidelines that...

Judicial Emergency declared in Enotah Judical Circuit

(Cleveland)- Another step has been taken in the effort to cut down on the possibility of the spread of the coronavirus. Enotah Judicial Circuit Chief...

Movie theaters closing amid pandemic

Georgia Theatre Company (GTC) which owns Habersham County's lone movie theater is temporarily closing up shop due to the coronavirus threat. The theater company will...

GHSA shuts down high school sports, activities through end of month

Georgia high school activities and sports, including practices, are on hold following Governor Brian Kemp's announcement on March 16 that the state's public schools...

HEMC to close office lobbies to walk-in traffic

Habersham EMC continues to monitor developments regarding the COVID-19 virus and CDC guidelines. Currently, the CDC is recommending that all events of 50 or more...

HEMC, Trailwave temporarily suspend nonpayment penalties

Habersham EMC and its subsidiary, Trailwave Fiber, are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by temporarily suspending late fees and disconnects for nonpayment. The policy applies...

Georgia Power suspends residential cutoffs through mid-April

Georgia Power is temporarily suspending residential disconnections for the 30 days beginning March 14. The company announced the move in response to the expected economic...