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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.

American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall Summary Name of Product: Honda EB2200i, EU2200i, EU2200i Companion and EU2200i Camo Portable Generators Hazard: The portable generator's inverter assembly can short circuit with the presence of salt water.

Second Primary Rescheduled to June 23 Amid COVID-19 Threat

Raleigh, N.C. – Exercising her emergency powers on Friday, State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell rescheduled the Republican second primary in the 11th Congressional District to Tuesday, June 23.

Coronavirus Creates "Perfect Storm" for Scammers

The coronavirus crisis is forcing people to distance themselves from others, work remotely, and spend time indoors and online. While social distancing is a good health practice to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it may be helping scammers.

NCWorks Career Center in Murphy is closing to the public

From Tom Brownback, Career Center Manager NCWorks Career Center – Tri-County: We have closed the NCWorks Career Center to the public effective this morning.  We have provided basic guidance on Facebook regarding filing for Unemployment Benefits (see attached).

Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan Revision Comment Period To Be Extended

On Feb 14, 2020, the Forest Service released the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests proposed plan and draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review, initiating the 90-day comment period.

Cherokee County father accused of killing infant son

A local father was arrested last week and charged with murdering his child. Morgan Jemar Kimble, 28, is accused of killing his 2-month-old son, Zaiden Maliek Kimble. Court records show the incident happened in Cool Springs between March 6-8.