Covid-19 - Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, GA

Keeping Washington-Wilkes Safe & Informed

In an effort to maintain a healthy community and stay informed, your Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and share updates here as provided by the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Wilkes County & City of Washington agencies. Updates can be submitted by emailing WWChamberOfCommerce@gmail.com

You are not alone, we are in this together.

Wilkes County B.O.C. & City of Washington Communications

Mayor deGolian: Reopening Washington (video 4/29/2020)

Mayor deGolian's Address to Washington (video 4/2/2020)

COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Rules and Recommendations for Wilkes County,  City of Washington, and City of Tignall (3/31/2020)

Resolution 2020-03 Joint Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County, City of Tignall and City of Washington Georgia Emergency Order for Public Health Control Measures  (3/31/2020)

Mayor deGolian's Letter  (3/19/2020)

State of Emergency Declared for City of Washington  (3/19/2020)
OTHER COVID INFORMATION

Scammers and COVID-19 related schemes. The U.S. D.O.J. recommends these precautionary measures. (PDF)

How Long Does Coronavirus Survive on Surfaces

How to Wear & Make Face Coverings. CDC Homemade Face Coverings Guide (PDF)

CDC: Cloth Face Coverings: Questions and Answers

COVID-19 Apple App This app is FREE

IMPORTANT WILKES COUNTY CONTACTS

Georgia State Patrol: 706-678.3232

Wilkes Co. Board of Commissioners 706-678-2511

City of Washington 706-678-3277

City Hall, Tignall 706-285-2551

City Hall, Rayle 706-274-3351

The News Reporter 706-678-2636
OTHER RESOURCES & INFORMATION

UGA Extension is connecting Georgia farmers and food producers with consumers and other buyers around the state. Farms offering pickup, delivery or online orders can sign up to be listed on our website, and consumers can browse local offerings by county.

State of Georgia list of Suppliers of Essential Medical Supplies and PPE Supplies Businesses searching for a source for face masks and thermometers my order from these suppliers.

CDC Resources available in Spanish and in American Sign Language (ASL) on YouTube

Federal Unemployment Aid Coming to Georgians Not Eligible for State Benefits (GADOL)

USDA Rural Development Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities

Govenor Kemp extends shelter-in-place order until the end of April

Georgia internet access for Covid-19: Gov. Kemp: DCA Launches New Resources for Georgians to Access High-Speed Internet, or locate Free public WiFi while remaining safe in your vehicle. For more information visit: Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative

CARES Act: (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ) provides much-needed temporary support for American workers impacted by COVID-19. Summary of Key Unemployment Insurance Provisions (PDF)

GA Governor Kemp: Executive Order: State Wide Shelter In Place includes a Shelter In Place handout. Common Questions

HEALTH INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

CDC Issued Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting.

Georgia Governor's Guidance For Reopening Businesses (PDF)

Daily Updates From Wilkes County EMS

CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

CDC Guidelines: Large Community Events & Mass Gatherings

Veterans Administration Local: 706-678-2821

Georgia Department of Public Health

Georgia Emergency Management Agency

East Central Health District 706-721-5800

Georgia COVID-19 Hotline: 1-844-442-2681

World Health Organization
UNEMPLOYMENT RESOURCES for INDIVIDUALS

Filing for Unemployment during the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Department of Labor (DOL) Information & Resources

How to File an Unemployment Claim (PDF)

File an Unemployment Claim Online

NOTE: Employers are required to file partial claims on behalf of their employees.

Georgia Dept of Labor (GDOL)

NEW - Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs U.S. Chamber of Commerce guide to paid sick and FMLA programs.

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