VFW Post 6542 will host its annual Hambone Ride on Saturday, July 4 at the post. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the cost is $15 for riders and $5 for passengers. There will be a safety meeting following and kickstands go up at 11 a.m.
There will be raffles, an auction, music, food and bake sale, hotdogs for kids and fireworks at dark.
For more information, call 770-358-6612.
Entries by Walter Geiger
July 1: 121 cases, 6 deaths
Lamar County was up to 121 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths as of the Wednesday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 15 hospitalizations.
Statewide there have been 84,237 confirmed cases with 11,275 hospitalizations and 2827 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 90 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 363cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 165 cases, 27 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
Butts: 276 cases, 31 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 425 cases, 62 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of July 1:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 70 patients, 28 positive cases, 9 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 89 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 73 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 49 patients recovered, 0 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 35 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 85 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 52 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence was in a different county.
Statewide there have been 84,237 confirmed cases with 11,275 hospitalizations and 2827 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 90 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 363cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 165 cases, 27 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
Butts: 276 cases, 31 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 425 cases, 62 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of July 1:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 70 patients, 28 positive cases, 9 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 89 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 73 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 49 patients recovered, 0 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 35 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 85 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 52 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence was in a different county.
Four jailed after Atlanta Street drug bust
One man and three women were jailed after an apparent drug bust at the old Texaco Station on Atlanta Street in Barnesville Wednesday afternoon.
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Why 'Blue Flu' is possible in big cities this holiday weekend
Officers in NYC and, perhaps, other major cities in the nation are allegedly planning a ‘Blue Flu’ on the 4th of July. This one day sick out is described as an opportunity to step away from law enforcement due to the lack of support police officers are seeing from their local and national leaders. Many officers in major cities have already walked off of their jobs, retired early, and backed away from proactive policing which is described as initiating criminal deterrence to prevent crimes and instead are only answering calls for service - 911.
The idea of policing began as a result of a need for a discretionary force to quell violence and enforce laws in large cities. Originally, the militia or army was called to quell violence. Sir Robert Peel (London) began with his "Bobbies" in 1829. Although policing was at it infancy, a trend began that we see today in our modern law enforcement officers. Officers were expected to wear uniforms (they looked similar in appearance and could be recognized easily). They also investigated crimes and kept a police presence that allowed for an absence of crime or major reductions in crime.
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The idea of policing began as a result of a need for a discretionary force to quell violence and enforce laws in large cities. Originally, the militia or army was called to quell violence. Sir Robert Peel (London) began with his "Bobbies" in 1829. Although policing was at it infancy, a trend began that we see today in our modern law enforcement officers. Officers were expected to wear uniforms (they looked similar in appearance and could be recognized easily). They also investigated crimes and kept a police presence that allowed for an absence of crime or major reductions in crime.
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Lamar fugitive caught; father jailed
A 23-year-old man who escaped from the Lamar County jail May 24 is back behind bars and his father has joined him.
Julian Tyler Veloz was a trustee on the kitchen detail when he fled while taking out the trash at about 2:20 p.m. The escape triggered a huge law enforcement response which included search dogs from two jurisdictions. Once surveillance video was reviewed, it was clear Veloz had been picked up by an accomplice and the search was halted. [Full Story »]
Julian Tyler Veloz was a trustee on the kitchen detail when he fled while taking out the trash at about 2:20 p.m. The escape triggered a huge law enforcement response which included search dogs from two jurisdictions. Once surveillance video was reviewed, it was clear Veloz had been picked up by an accomplice and the search was halted. [Full Story »]
'Lone Survivor' Marcus Luttrell at Rock Springs Sunday
Former Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell, whose book 'Lone Survivor' was made into the film of the same name, will speak during three services at Rock Springs Church in Milner on Sunday, July 5.
Service times are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m and 11 a.m.
For more information, call 770.229.8663.
Service times are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m and 11 a.m.
For more information, call 770.229.8663.
June 30: 115 cases, 6 deaths
Lamar County was up to 115 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths as of the Tuesday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 13 hospitalizations.
Statewide there have been 81,291 confirmed cases with 11,051 hospitalizations and 2805 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 90 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 355 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 160 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
Butts: 274 cases, 30 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 400 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 30:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 70 patients, 28 positive cases, 9 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 89 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 73 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 49 patients recovered, 0 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 35 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 85 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 52 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence is in a different county.
Statewide there have been 81,291 confirmed cases with 11,051 hospitalizations and 2805 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 90 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 355 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 160 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
Butts: 274 cases, 30 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 400 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 30:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 70 patients, 28 positive cases, 9 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 89 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 73 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 49 patients recovered, 0 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 35 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 85 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 52 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence is in a different county.
Teacher furlough days reduced
From Dr. Jute Wilson, superintendent of schools:
The final state budget from last week was better than expected. The additional state revenue (along with the workload ahead to resume school this fall) led us to recommend the removal of two furlough days from the calendar, cutting the furloughs down to three for all full time employees. The three furlough days will remain Feb 24-26 (winter break).
With the approval of this proposal, Thursday, July 23 & Friday, July 24 will be scheduled Pre-Planning workdays for all employees (190 day and up).
More information regarding Open House, start date, and COVID-19 considerations will be sent out later this week. As previously mentioned, we will change as needed to address the health and academic needs of our community. Please check school email and social media sites to stay updated.
The attached calendar proposal will be submitted to the Lamar County Board of Education for approval at the July 20 Board Meeting.
Stay safe. Have a blessed 4th of July.
The final state budget from last week was better than expected. The additional state revenue (along with the workload ahead to resume school this fall) led us to recommend the removal of two furlough days from the calendar, cutting the furloughs down to three for all full time employees. The three furlough days will remain Feb 24-26 (winter break).
With the approval of this proposal, Thursday, July 23 & Friday, July 24 will be scheduled Pre-Planning workdays for all employees (190 day and up).
More information regarding Open House, start date, and COVID-19 considerations will be sent out later this week. As previously mentioned, we will change as needed to address the health and academic needs of our community. Please check school email and social media sites to stay updated.
The attached calendar proposal will be submitted to the Lamar County Board of Education for approval at the July 20 Board Meeting.
Stay safe. Have a blessed 4th of July.
Sheriff's report
Between Friday, June 19 and Thursday, June 26 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail:
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June 29: 112 cases, 6 deaths
Lamar County held at 112 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths as of the Monday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 13 hospitalizations.
Statewide there have been 79,417 confirmed cases with 10,824 hospitalizations and 2784 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 88 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 348 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 156 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
Butts: 265 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 383 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 29:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 70 patients, 28 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 89 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 71 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 49 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 35 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 85 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence is in a different county.
Statewide there have been 79,417 confirmed cases with 10,824 hospitalizations and 2784 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 88 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 348 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 156 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
Butts: 265 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 383 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 29:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 70 patients, 28 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 89 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 71 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 49 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 35 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 85 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence is in a different county.
June 28: 112 cases, 6 deaths
Lamar County was up to 112 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths as of the Sunday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 13 hospitalizations.
Statewide there have been 77,210 confirmed cases with 10,711 hospitalizations and 2778 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 87 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 348 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 156 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 16 deaths.
Butts: 264 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 383 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 26:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 72 patients, 27 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 88 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 74 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 47 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 34 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 86 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence is in a different county.
Statewide there have been 77,210 confirmed cases with 10,711 hospitalizations and 2778 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 87 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 348 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 156 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 16 deaths.
Butts: 264 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 383 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 26:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 72 patients, 27 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 88 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 74 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 47 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 34 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 86 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
NOTE: Some nursing home residents' deaths are not listed in the county's overall numbers because their residence is in a different county.
June 27: 110 cases, 6 deaths
Lamar County was up to 110 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths as of the Saturday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 13 hospitalizations.
Statewide there have been 74,985 confirmed cases with 10,689 hospitalizations and 2776 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 87 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 348 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 154 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 16 deaths.
Butts: 263 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 380 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 26:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 72 patients, 27 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 88 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 74 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 47 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 34 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 86 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
Statewide there have been 74,985 confirmed cases with 10,689 hospitalizations and 2776 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 87 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 348 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 154 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 16 deaths.
Butts: 263 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 380 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 26:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 72 patients, 27 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 88 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 74 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 47 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 34 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 86 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
June 26: 107 cases, 6 deaths
Lamar County was up to 107 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths as of the Friday case count update from DPH. Lamar is recorded as having 13 hospitalizations.
Statewide there have been 72,995 confirmed cases with 10,605 hospitalizations and 2770 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 87 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 343 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 152 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 16 deaths.
Butts: 261 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 368 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 26:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 72 patients, 27 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 88 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 74 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 47 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 34 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 86 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
Statewide there have been 72,995 confirmed cases with 10,605 hospitalizations and 2770 deaths.
Surrounding counties:
Pike: 87 cases, 10 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.
Upson: 343 cases, 44 hospitalizations and 43 deaths.
Monroe: 152 cases, 26 hospitalizations and 16 deaths.
Butts: 261 cases, 29 hospitalizations and 33 deaths.
Spalding: 368 cases, 61 hospitalizations and 32 deaths.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in long-term healthcare facilities here and in surrounding counties from Dept. of Community Health as of June 26:
Heritage Inn (Lamar): 72 patients, 27 positive cases, 9 deaths, 2 patients recovered, 10 staff positive.
Sunny Grove (Lamar) 27 patients, 11 positive cases, 1 death, 4 patients recovered, 1 staff positive.
Riverside Health (Upson): 65 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 2 staff positive.
PruittHealth - Forsyth (Monroe): 47 patients, 56 positive cases, 13 deaths, 29 patients recovered, 16 staff positive.
Bolingreen Health and Rehab (Monroe): 88 patients, 3 positive cases, 0 deaths, 3 patients recovered, 6 staff positive.
Providence Healthcare (Upson): 74 patients, 64 positive cases, 15 deaths, 47 patients recovered, 48 staff positive.
Harborview Health (Upson): 95 patients, 52 positive cases, 16 deaths, 34 patients recovered, 28 staff positive.
Brightmoor Health Care (Spalding): 86 patients, 79 positive cases, 20 deaths, 64 patients recovered, 15 staff positive.
Brightmoor Senior Living (Spalding): 51 patients, 0 positive cases, 0 deaths, 1 staff positive.
Westbury Health Care & Rehab (Butts): 116 patients, 123 positive cases, 34 deaths, 84 patients recovered, 40 staff positive.
Health Department to offer free COVID-19 testing on Thursdays
The Lamar County will begin offering free COVID-19 testing Thursday, July 2 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at its facility on Academy Drive. Testing will be offered every Thursday until further notice.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 770.358.1483 for more information.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 770.358.1483 for more information.
Rap video shot here
Rapper Al Coe (right) shot portions of a video which will support a future release here on Father’s Day. Scenes were shot at the Lamar County jail and at the main courtroom in the courthouse. With Coe is location scout Dwight Dyer who brought the shoot to Barnesville and plans to bring more production work here.
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