STAFF REPORT ::: A Spalding County Jail inmate assigned to the kitchen detail has been diagnosed with COVID-19. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, officials learned of the diagnosis at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. This marks the first confirmed COVID-19 case at the jail since the outset of the pandemic. “Unfortunately, […]
Spalding County Jail inmate diagnosed with COVID-19
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Spalding County Tax Office to remain closed until further notice
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Spalding County Tax Commissioner Sylvia Hollums is reporting her office will remain closed to the public until further notice. Staff will be in the office to answer phone calls and emails. Those who need to renew tags are encouraged to do so online. Renewals, including payment by check or money order, […]
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COVID-19 testing must be prioritized, medical resources conserved, Georgia officials say
STAFF REPORT ::: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the state of Georgia, questions abound regarding testing for this newest strain of coronavirus. Today, a joint statement about the prioritization of testing was released by Governor Brian Kemp, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the […]
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