Cobb adds 135 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths with today’s numbers
Cobb County saw a jump of 135 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, along with two additional deaths, according to the daily status report from the Georgia Department of Public…
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Cobb COVID-19 deaths reach 234
According to the June 23 daily report from the Georgia Department of Health, Cobb County’s COVID-19 deaths have reach 234, and the total confirmed cases in the county are at…
KSU and eight other COVID-19 test sites shut down
The Georgia Department of Public Health announced the shutdown of nine of the COVID-19 test sites operated jointly by the Georgia National Guard and Augusta University. This includes the site…
More Cobb park facilities, aquatic centers to open
According to a news release from Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt, the County plans to reopen more park facilities, along with six of the county’s aquatic centers. The parks…
Wellstar resumes time-sensitive surgical procedures
Wellstar Health Systems has begun scheduling surgical procedures, and other services such as labs and imaging, that were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A press release announcing…
COVID-19 testing at Jim Miller Park in Cobb County now available to anyone
After Governor Brian Kemp announced that testing criteria for COVID-19 has been expanded due to increased availability of test supplies, Cobb & Douglas Public Health announced that anyone who wants…
Cobb & Douglas Public Health now posting daily COVID-19 updates
According to an announcement from Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH), they will be posting daily COVID-19 updates on their website with the latest figures on the pandemic for Cobb…
Wellstar cardiologist cautions against avoiding needed treatment
The Courier had a conversation with Dr. Barry Mangel, the chief cardiology officer at Wellstar Health Systems. “I lead the cardiovascular service line for the health system,” Dr. Mangel said….
Cobb Sheriff’s Office holds drive-by parade to honor front-line healthcare workers
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office held drive-by parades at both WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Cobb Hospital to honor the front-line healthcare workers who are leading the response to the…
West Cobb volunteers make masks, plus Cobb County appeals for masks for poll workers
Cobb County highlighted a group of volunteers in West Cobb who have been creating masks to help with the shortage due to COVID-19. The news release posted on the county…