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U.S. 19/74 in Nantahala Gorge Set to Open Again Traffic signal in place at slide area

N.C. Department of Transportation officials will reopen U.S. 19/74 through the Nantahala Gorge on Saturday evening. The highway has been closed for four weeks for NCDOT crews and contract forces to secure an unstable area susceptible to landslides.

15 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever

During this unprecedented time, many Americans are following social distancing and stay-at-home orders. While we're all doing our part to slow the spread, let's face it: too much time inside can make you go a little stir-crazy. Cabin fever can dampen your mood, energy level and motivation.

Restaurant Owner in Asheville, North Carolina Commits to Providing Food for Entire Staff and Their Families for at Least 18 Months

Due to the overwhelming unknowns surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus, The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village located outside the gates of the historic Biltmore Estate inAsheville, NC shut their doors to the public on March 17th, 2020.

Gov. Kemp, DCH Announce Approval of 1135 Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® Waiver

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P.

Presidential Message on National Financial Capability Month, 2020

During National Financial Capability Month, we recognize the importance of financial literacy to a free and prosperous society, and we commit to ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to make informed financial choices and provide opportunities for a brighter and more secure...

Kemp, Carden Deploy Soldiers to Fight COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities

Over the next few weeks, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia National Guard Adjutant General Tom Carden will activate and deploy over 100 Guardsmen to any long-term care facility - assisted living facility or nursing home - with COVID-19 cases.

Kemp, DCH, DBHDD, GHA Submit Emergency Waivers to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Governor Kemp and the Department of Community Health (DCH) submitted a request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an 1135 Medicaid waiver. Concurrently, the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) submitted a request to CMS for a 1135 Medicare waiver.

Gov. Kemp Names Appointments to Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of Judge Carla Wong McMillian to serve on the Supreme Court of Georgia and Judges Verda M. Colvin and John A. "Trea" Pipkin III to serve on the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup

- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration  announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FDA issued guidance today on a Temporary Policy Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Coronavirus spreads to Cherokee County

Five people in Cherokee County have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday and much of the community is on edge after the first case attended a contra dance and infected at least one person at John C. Camp- bell Folk School before showing signs of illness.