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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
According to Dr. Janet Memark, the District Health Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health, the hospital capacity in Cobb has not been overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases at this time….
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchise operation with three locations in Cobb County, donated 50 turkey sandwich wraps and fresh fruit for first responders who serve individuals experiencing behavioral health crises….