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Gov. Kemp Issues Final Public Health State of Emergency Executive Order

Governor Brian P. Kemp issued the final executive order extending the public health state of emergency, which expired on Thursday, July 1 at 12:00 AM.

"With the executive order I signed today, the public health state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will end on Thursday, July 1 at 12:00 AM," said Governor Kemp. 

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Gov. Brian Kemp announced that beginning Thursday, March 25, 2021, all Georgians over the age of 16 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. To sign up for a vaccine appointment, visit the state's My Vaccine website. Local information from District 2 Public Health is linked below. Walk-in appointments are now available, effective April 28, 2021 at the Hall County Mass Vaccination Site at the University of North Georgia.
Information on COVID-19 is available via District 2 Public Health.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched April 6

On April 6, Hall County began accepting applications for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which offers rental assistance for those impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. For information on eligibility and a link to the online application, visit HallCounty.org/RentalAssisstance.

FEMA offers financial assistance for funerals of COVID-19 victims

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

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Local officials encourage public to take hALL in pledge against COVID-19

Local governments and community leaders in Gainesville-Hall County are encouraging everyone to be hALL in when it comes to the fight against COVID-19.

A collaborative effort by local governments, community leaders and key organizations, WeArehALLin.com encourages businesses and organizations to take the hALL in pledge – to follow COVID-19 directives and guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of Georgia and the White House. By taking the hALL in pledge online, you vow to wear a mask when appropriate, practice social distancing (6 feet, please!) and good hygiene (wash those hands), all to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effectively protecting the health of yourself, coworkers, neighbors, loved ones and others in Gainesville-Hall County.

Health Department Offers COVID-19 Testing

Hall County Prioritizes Mental Health During Crisis

While most of us are working to ensure we are all okay physically, Hall County, as part of its Strategic Plan adopted in 2018 by the Board of Commissioners, is committed to prioritizing mental health as well.

If you find yourself in distress during these difficult times, you can call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 or visit www.DisasterDistress.samhsa.gov for more information.