COVID-19 Key Resources

*This resource page will be updated as new information becomes available.*

 

COVID-19 Resources

Center for Disease Control (CDC) -https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/index.html

Georgia Department of Public Health -https://dph.georgia.gov/

Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report -https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report

Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Contract Tracing -https://dph.georgia.gov/contact-tracing

COVID-19 Central- North Georgia Health District -https://www.nghd.org/

Local Information - dailycitizen.news

EXPANDED FOODBANK DISTRIBUTION - Salvation Army 

SINGLECARE -  when you call in to get a script filled or refilled ask that the Singlecare discount be applied by providing them the following information that is on our card.  There is no need for them to physically show a card. 

BIN:               610194

Card ID:         FW100

Group ID:       FW100

PCN:               FW

GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP'S WEBSITE - COVID-19 Press Releases

NEED HELP BUYING GROCERIES - You may qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPS)

SERVICES STATUS DURING CORONAVIRUS SHUTDOWN - *We will update the list as new information is provided*

 

Testing Information

Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Testing -https://dph.georgia.gov/covidtesting

MAKO Medical Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Registration- https://mako.exchange/splash/GAmakotesting/

COVID Testing (Pleasant Grove Park – Whitfield County) -https://mako.exchange/splash/GAmakotesting/

COVID-19 Testing - Direct Patient Lines

FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN NORTH GEORGIA 

To register for FREE COVID-19 Testing by public health, call 1-888-881-1474 today! 

 

Vaccine Information

Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine -https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine

COVID Vaccine Whitfield Health Department - Call 1-888-881-1474 

Vaccines for COVID-19 | CDC

Where to get vaccinated - Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you

Types of Vaccines- Different COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

 

 

Meal Sites for Local Adults and Families 

MURRAY COUNTY

  • Helping Hands Food Pantry…………………………...………  706-517-0091
    •      (Tues 8am-12:45pm)                 - 713 S. 3rd Ave. Chatsworth, GA 30705
  • Holly Creek Baptist…………………………………………………  706-695-8522
    •     (10am-1pm 2nd Thurs. of the month)  -422 Holly Creek Cool Springs Rd. Chatsworth, GA
  • Homeland Baptist Church……………………………..…….     706-517-9175
    •     (Sun &Fri 8:30am-2:30 pm)      -472 Treadwell Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705
  • Liberty Baptist Church……………………………………………. 706-226-4936
    •     (10am-1pm, 1st Wed. of the month)              -4221 US-76, Chatsworth, Ga 30705
  • Rockbridge Food Drop 6am (First come first served)       
  • Salvation Army………………...………………………..……….      706-695-7605
    •       (Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 10am-2pm)   -211 W Fort St, Chatsworth, Ga 30705

WHITFIELD COUNTY

  • Central Church of Christ………………………………………….. 706-278-8051
    •   (Mon-Fri 10am-12pm)      -515 N Tibbs Rd, Dalton, Ga 30720
  • Church of God of Prophecy……………………………………..  706-463-5254
    •    (Wed 6pm-8pm)              -703 Underwood St. Dalton, GA 30721
  • Church On the Hill…………………………………………………..  706-278-9208
    •     (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)       -1035 Abutment Rd Dalton, GA 30721
  • City of Refuge………………………………………………..……….  706-226-1301
    •    (Wed 1pm-3pm)    -120 E Morris St, Dalton, Ga 30720
  • Dalton Adventist Church………………………………………… 706-226-2166
    •  (Tues 1-2pm)    -300 S Tibbs Rd, Dalton, Ga 30720
  • Dalton’s Greater Works…………………………………………   706-270-2239
    •     (Sun 7am-9am & Tues 5pm-7pm) -1001 S Thornton Ave., Dalton, Ga 30720
  • First Baptist Church……………………………………………….   706-278-2911
    •     (Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5pm, Fri 8:30am-12pm)  -311 N Thornton Ave Dalton, GA 30720
  • Following In the Footsteps Baptist………………………….  423-457-9444
    •     (1st & 3rd of the month. Sun-4pm-5pm) -4481 Keith Valley Rd, Cohutta, GA 30710
  • Hopewell Baptist Church………………………………………..    706-226-5987
    •     (2nd Sat 9am-11am)   -3527 Airport Rd Dalton, GA 30721
  • Mcfarland Hill Baptist Church…………………………………… 706-277-5521
    •       (Wed 6pm-7pm)        -307 Brickyard Road Dalton, GA 30721
  • Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church………………………  706-673-4666
    •     (Sat 10am-12pm)                         -LaFayette Rd, Rocky Face, GA 30740
  • Providence Ministries...……………………………………..……  706-275-0268
    •     (Sun-Sat Hot Meals, 7am, 12pm, & 5pm)  -711 S Hamilton St, Dalton, Ga 30720
  • Salem Baptist Church of Dalton………………………………… 706-259-7045
    •    (Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm)                  -1448 Pleasant Grove Dr. NE Dalton, Ga 30721
  • Salvation Army…………………………………………………….     706-278-3966
    •   (Mon-Thurs 1pm-4:00pm)     -1102 N Thornton Ave., Dalton, Ga 30720
  • Soul Station…………………………………………………………...…. 706-673-7247
    •   (Tues & Thurs, 11am-4pm)   -3517 Chattanooga Rd, Tunnel Hill, Ga 30755
  • Varnell United Methodist Church……………………..……     706-694-8023
    • (1st and 3rd Wednesday  9:30am- 12pm)     -3485 Hwy 2  Cohutta, Ga 30710

Dalton-Whitfield Updates

College Updates

City of Chatsworth Updates

Community Partners Updates

  • American Red Cross – we continue to work virtually; all disaster calls are answered, and when possible, we provide services virtually.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters - Our offices are open to volunteers/clients for intakes/interviews.  We are allowing small groups (less than 10 people) to meet in our offices. Our site-based program has been allowed to begin in the Whitfield County Schools and Murray County Schools.   Our community-based matches will continue to choose individually what is best for them in terms of seeing each other.  Internally we are following the CDC Guidelines on exposure.

  • Birth Defects Center - Our service delivery has not changed. We remain open with the outpatient clinic at full capacity. Hospital PPE requirements and limited visitor policies remain in force. We continue to do virtual prenatal consults as visitors are not allowed in our building.

  • Boy Scouts of America - local offices still operating, all COVID protocols in place.  All unit, district, and council events operating under procedures found at: https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/

  • Boys & Girls Clubs - are open and moving forward.  We are doing Temp checks, masks are worn by staff, and encouraged that members wear masks as well.

  • Carter Hope – All staff and residents at our facility are fully vaccinated with the exception of some new clients.  New clients start the process of vaccination within their first week at the facility.  We are back in in-person groups.  We continue to hold beds open in case a need to quarantine an individual arises. 

  • CrossPlains – still accepting tours but just in the conference room

  • DEO Clinic - locked lobby and admit patients individually after asking COVID questions. Also, we have COVID vaccines this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Mack Gaston!  DEO operating fully, screening patients, volunteers, and staff.  No quarantines at this point.  Patients with COVID are treated by phone.

  • 4-H Murray - Social distancing required and daily disinfecting.  Masks are required while riding in vehicles. Temperature checks before events. 

  • 4-H Whitfield – no restrictions

  • Family Frameworks – no restrictions

  • Family Support Council – no restrictions

  • Friendship House

    • No longer having volunteers

    • Limit amount of time parents are in the center at arrival and departure

    • Families cannot attend special activities

    • All classrooms will be open Monday, August 30th

    • Continue to follow Department of Public Health guidelines

  • The GreenHouse CAC/SAC - Forensic interviews and medical exams are still conducted in person by staff members who are masked and keep as much distance as possible. Mental Health services and prevention education have both moved to virtual format for the foreseeable future. Volunteer projects have been conducted when no one else is present, asking all volunteers to wear masks during their service. Rock & Rappel will continue this weekend with participants being asked to comply with Over the Edge’s COVID-19 policies and hosting the event outdoors to reduce risk.

  • Girl Scouts -  updated COVID guidelines for our volunteer Girl Scout community on our website.

    • Inside – Limited the number of people

    • Outside – Require smaller groups outside without one group comingling with other groups

    • We are encouraging more outdoor meetings and activities

    • Encouraging Zoom meetings

  • Meals on Wheels in Murray and Whitfield - continue with operations. We continue to screen all employees and visitors.

  • Murray Co Developmental Center – no visitors or volunteers

  • Northwest Georgia Family Crisis Center - is open and provides services.  We are requiring masks.

  • RossWoods - is open Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 4:00 pm. Currently accepting new participants. Masks are required for staff and encouraged for participants. Health screenings are being conducted every morning upon arrival.

  • The Salvation Army – open, still requiring masks and social distancing

  • Whitfield Dalton Day Care

    • No longer having visitors

    • Parents cannot enter the classroom

    • All staff and parents must wear a mask

    • We have had to close classrooms (3), but they have reopened at this time.

    • We are currently awaiting COVID results on 2 staff and numerous children.

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