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Workers Can Return to Work and Continue Drawing Unemployment

Workers Can Return to Work and Continue Drawing Unemployment

Georgia has made adjustments to unemployment rules that now allow employees to return to work and if they make $300 or less they can continue drawing full unemployment from Georgia.
Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Atlanta, GA - Today the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance for the safe reopening of Georgia's salons and spas.
Leigh Sundem, MD Georgia Southern Memorial Scholarship Fund

Leigh Sundem, MD Georgia Southern Memorial Scholarship Fund

A good friend shared the story of Leigh Sundem last night on social media and it really touched me deeply on many levels.
Statesboro Long Term Care Facility Removed from COVID-19 Positive List

Statesboro Long Term Care Facility Removed from COVID-19 Positive List

Last week, Governor Kemp’s office released a list of long term care facilities who were reporting positive COVID-19.
Governor Kemp Allows Some Businesses to Begin Reopening Friday

Governor Kemp Allows Some Businesses to Begin Reopening Friday

Governor Kemp will allow some businesses to begin reopening on Friday as he begins reducing restrictions that have helped reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Kemp Press Conference Live Here at 4 PM Today

Governor Kemp Press Conference Live Here at 4 PM Today

Governor Brian Kemp will hold a press conference today at 4 p.m. with Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston. The assumption is that he will outline plans to ease social distancing restrictions and restart Georgia’s economy.
DPH Reports Second COVID-19 Death in Bulloch County

DPH Reports Second COVID-19 Death in Bulloch County

According to Georgia’s DPH daily report , they are reporting a second death in Bulloch County to COVID-19, a 42 year old female with underlying health conditions. The first death was a 65 year old male.
Severe Weather Possible: This Afternoon Through Tomorrow Morning

Severe Weather Possible:
This Afternoon Through Tomorrow Morning

From Bulloch EMA Confidence continues to increase that a potentially significant severe weather event could occur across Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia this afternoon into Monday morning as a potent storm system affects the area •Scen
Georgia Southern University names Stuart Tedders as dean of Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health

Georgia Southern University names Stuart Tedders as dean of Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health

Georgia Southern University has tapped Stuart Tedders, Ph.D., as the next dean of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health.
DPH Reporting Positive COVID-19 in a Statesboro Long-Term Care Facility

DPH Reporting Positive COVID-19 in a Statesboro Long-Term Care Facility

In a list of COVID-19 positive cases released by the Governor’s office this week, Heritage Inn Health And Rehabilitation in Statesboro is listed as having one positive case.