Tuesday, April 21 Update

Community Conversations on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Join Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz live on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. as he virtually discusses local COVID-19 responses with local staff and community members each week.

The first conversation takes place on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. with Manager Blaine Williams and others about the local ACCGov emergency response.

The first 30 minutes of each conversation will be a discussion and presentation, while the second 30 minutes will be a Q&A session in which Mayor Girtz will ask and answer questions with his guests related to that week's topic.

The video will be broadcast and streamed live on:

YouTube (www.youtube.com/accgov);
the YouTube app on mobile devices or TV systems by searching for 'accgov';
Facebook (www.facebook.com/accgov);
the ACCGov website (www.accgov.com/videos or www.accgov.com/actvlive);
ACTV cable channel 180.

Have a question you'd like to have considered for this week's conversation? Submit it online at www.accgov.com/mayor by noon on April 22 or through the button below.

GA Department of Community Affairs Landlord Tenant Handbook

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs produces a Landlord Tenant Handbook that is designed to provide an overview and answer common questions about Georgia residential landlord-tenant law. The information in the Handbook does not apply to commercial or business leases.

Because facts in each case are different, the Handbook covers general terms and answers, and may not apply to individuals specific problem. The Handbook contains information on Georgia landlord-tenant law as of December 2017 and may not reflect the current status of the law.

If you are a renter or a landlord, download or view a PDF of the Handbook at www.accgov.com/landlord.

116 Positive Cases Confirmed in Athens-Clarke County, 13 Deaths

The state Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) case tracker (https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report) confirms 116 positive cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Athens-Clarke County with 13 deaths as of 6:28 p.m. on April 21.

The 13 deaths range in age from 60-98. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 and should always consult their healthcare provider if they are sick.

Long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and congregate living settings for older people must strictly follow COVID-19 prevention measures to stop rapid spread of the virus.

Information Sources

The response to COVID-19 involves both rapid and extensive changes and also deliberate measures that take some time to consider.

Once official information is released from the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Northeast Georgia Health District, the State of Georgia government, or other local partners, we will report it on www.accgov.com/coronavirus and social media.

Additionally, this COVID-19 update newsletter will go out most days with new information primarily about the ACCGov response and plans. It may also include some local area information of note as space allows.