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Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced today an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups 4 and 5 for vaccine eligibility with the rest of Group 4 eligible on March 31st and all adults eligible beginning April 7th.

SCAM ALERT: Gov. Kemp and AG Carr Warn Medical Professionals of Elevated Scam Threat

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr are warning medical professionals of a scam making its rounds in Georgia.

Younger adults reporting highest scam risk in 2020

Adults ages 18–24 reported the highest median losses ($150) and the highest likelihood of loss (56.6%) to BBB Scam TrackerSM in 2020, according to the Better Business Bureau.

Macon County deaths remain under investigation

Man found in vehicle at mountain overlook on U.S. 64 A Macon County man shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide on Sunday, Feb. 21.

JACKSON COUNTY MAN IS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS FOR EMBEZZLING FUNDS FROM INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATION

– U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced today that Fredrick Thomas Gettins Strohm, 41, of Jackson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $95,000 from an Indian tribal organization. U.S.

Governor Roy Cooper approves additional Guardsmen to deploy to Washington, D.C.

Governor Roy Cooper approved the mobilization of an additional 100 North Carolina National Guardsmen to deploy to Washington, D.C. to support civilian authorities prior to and during the 59th Presidential Inauguration. They will arrive in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

Nearly 1 Million Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a nationwide recall of nearly one million Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers following a years long investigation into the risk of the lid of the Express Crock Multi-Cookers coming off while the products are pressurized.

Sheriff's office searching for suspect

Gov. Kemp, Lt. Gov. Duncan Issue Statement on Request for Special Session of General Assembly

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan issued the following joint statement regarding a call from four Georgia State Senators for a special session of the Georgia General Assembly.

With Cases Rising Rapidly, North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and Enforcement

Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order No. 180 goes into effect on Wednesday, November 25 and runs through Friday, December 11.