Tag: guidelines
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Omicron Spread and Prevention Measures for Holiday Gatherings
Note: The following item was provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health for posting. – KtE Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to carefully follow COVID-19 prevention measures during holiday celebrations and gatherings to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. COVID case numbers are increasing daily, and the Omicron…
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Updated DPH Guidance for In Person Voting During COVID-19 Isolation or Quarantine
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is updating its protocols for isolation and quarantine during COVID-19 to allow individuals to vote in person Tuesday, Nov. 3. The protocols are in accordance with recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued today, Nov. 1. Voters who are sick with COVID-19 and are in…
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Rockmart High School open house for ninth graders coming up in four sessions
New students who are starting their journey at Rockmart High School are being asked to come in different sessions to ensure that the potential for the transmission of COVID-19 remains low ahead of the start of the school year. Rockmart High School posted online that their ninth grade open house sessions will begin on July…
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What you need to know about face masks at school as PSD returns on Aug. 3
Face masks aren’t required but recommended for youth in common spaces Donated masks should be generic, contain no writing or vulgarity; sports teams are OK The Polk School District’s plan to return to classes on August 3 includes face masks as part of their guidelines for keeping students healthy and safe, but they won’t be…
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Teams getting back to work after July 4 break
At least one local team that is getting ready for their fall season was back to work early this morning following the July 4 break. The stretch between mid-summer and the start of the school year began this week a practice session this morning for many of Cedartown and Rockmart’s fall sports athletes, including in…
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Governor Brian Kemp Gov. Kemp extends executive orders for COVID-19 response after recent increases in cases
Governor Brian Kemp announced today that he is keeping in place a pair of orders on the state’s response, and for public health and safety that were set to expire as the month of June comes to a close. The announcement came by way of a press release today that Kemp will be extending the…