A new executive order in the state’s fight against the coronavirus has been issued by Gov Kemp. The governor announced today that those who are 65 years and older are no longer required to shelter in place, effective immediately, unless they are living in long-term care facilities or if they are medically fragile. Anyone who… Keep Reading
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that certain businesses can reopen this week in a move that starts the State of Georgia toward returning to normal. He’s also allowing the shelter-in-place order to expire at the end of the month. **According to an influential model cited by the White House, from the Institute for Health Metrics… Keep Reading
The order went into effect Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. and was originally going to expire on Monday, April 13, at 11:59 p.m. The extension and new orders comes after Georgia passed 9,900 cases of coronavirus. As of Wednesday at noon, only 360 people have died because of the virus. Restaurants and private social… Keep Reading
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing of America in Newnan, Georgia, has donated 380 respirators, 49,000 gloves, 325 Tyvek suits, and 18,000 alcohol wipes to the Piedmont Newnan Hospital. “We thank Yamaha for their support as we provide care to the community during this COVID-19 epidemic. The care we provide each day to our patients, especially during these… Keep Reading
Waffle House is offering an “Adopt a Meal” program to provide food for first responders and health care employees. Customers can purchase either a hash brown bowl meal or an “All-Star” breakfast for a flat rate of $8, letting the cashier know it’s for emergency personnel. The program is being implemented company-wide. So, stop by… Keep Reading
Now Newnan has started a new Facebook Group to use as a community resource. The Covid-19 scare has created shortages in many areas , and many people are having difficulty finding what they need. The purpose of the group is so that we each can help others in the community find those items that seem… Keep Reading
Gov. Brian Kemp has released his statewide shelter-in-place order. The order will go into effect at 6 p.m. Friday April 3rd until 11:59pm Monday April 13th. The order requires Georgians to remain at home unless conducting or participating in essential services, performing necessary travel or are part of the workforce for critical infrastructure. [READ: Guidance and… Keep Reading
NEWNAN CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ORDINANCE FOR ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY MEASURES FOR LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 Newnan City Council has approved emergency measures related to COVID-19 during their Special Called Council meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The ordinance goes into effect at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, and will end… Keep Reading
We have put together another community resource for people to use during this COVID-19 pandemic. Feel free to use these pictures as you see fit. There are 14 images in all and can be used on facebook pages, printed and used in your home or place of work, etc. Download here: https://nownewnan.com/Covid19Pics Here are some… Keep Reading
UPDATE: The site has been updated to a directory of all of your local favorites of those offering delivery, takeout, curbside, and dine in. You can find it here: NewnanTakeout.com In an effort to not only support our local businesses and keep track of all the local restaurants now offering takeout, we are creating a… Keep Reading
