Blood Donations Needed In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Cherokee County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Woodstock-Towne Lake area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

New County Health Rankings Reveal Strengths, Gaps In Cherokee Co.

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Cherokee County fared before the pandemic.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Cherokee County and across GA.

Vaccine Passports In Georgia? Most Patch Readers Say No

Georgia Patch readers shared their thoughts around the idea of a statewide vaccine passport. See what they had to say.

Cherokee County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Woodstock-Towne Lake area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Coronavirus Vaccinations Available At Woodstock Fire Station

Vaccines will be available to adults 18 and older only on Thursday, April 1 at the City of Woodstock Fire Station 14.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Georgia is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Woodstock-Towne Lake Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is seeking blood donations in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. The pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply.

Cherokee COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Moves To State Website

The North GA Health District has moved registration for COVID-19 vaccination appointments to the GA Department of Public Health website.

Hospital Capacity In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Update

New federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Cherokee County and across GA as the pandemic wanes.

First Coronavirus Case Hit GA One Year Ago Tuesday

Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in Georgia. There have now been 819,730 cases in GA.

Hospital Capacity In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Weekly Update

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Cherokee County and across GA as the pandemic wanes.

Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Woodstock-Towne Lake Area Nursing Home

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area.

Weather Delays Coronavirus Vaccine Shipments To Georgia

Winter weather across the country is significantly impacting shipments of the coronavirus vaccine to Georgia.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Woodstock-Towne Lake Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Woodstock-Towne Lake.

Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In Woodstock-Towne Lake Area

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Cherokee County and across GA.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Woodstock-Towne Lake Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Woodstock-Towne Lake.

Hospital Capacity In The Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Weekly Update

See how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Cherokee County and across Georgia.

19 Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant Found Across Metro Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed on Monday that 19 cases of the coronavirus variant have been found in metro Atlanta.

Hospital Capacity In The Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Cherokee County.

How New Executive Orders Will Help The Hungry In Cherokee County

President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.

GA Doubles Vaccination Rate As Deaths, Cases Continue To Rise

For the second week, Georgia has more than doubled its number of reported COVID-19 vaccinations. However, cases and deaths keep rising.

Hospital Capacity In The Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: See Latest Numbers

New data provided by the federal government shows hospital capacity in Cherokee County amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteers Wanted To Help Distribute Coronavirus Vaccination

As GA sees more cases and deaths due to the coronavirus, the Department of Public Health is seeking volunteers for the vaccine response.

Where To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine At Woodstock Publix

Publix said Thursday it will offer COVID-19 vaccinations at more than 100 Publix pharmacies in Georgia, including Woodstock.

Coronavirus Death Record Set As Georgia Ramps Up Vaccines

Georgia broke its own record on Tuesday for coronavirus deaths, just as the state is increasing who can get a vaccine.

Coronavirus Vaccine Locator Now Available For Georgians

Georgia is now in phase 1A+ of vaccine administration, including healthcare workers, those in long-term care facilities and adults over 65.

Hospital Capacity In The Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: See The Latest

New data from the federal government shows hospital capacity in Cherokee County as coronavirus cases surge.

First Case Of Coronavirus Variant Confirmed In Georgia Teen

The Georgia Department of Public Health said the first case of the highly contagious coronavirus variant has been confirmed on Tuesday.

Georgia Coronavirus Vaccine Guidelines Issued By Gov. Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp's latest renewal of Georgia coronavirus guidelines includes changes regarding the pending vaccine.

Select A Plan With Whole-Health Benefits This Enrollment Period

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.

Coronavirus Spread In Cherokee County: See Your Risk Of Exposure

A new tool assesses the risk of gathering with others in Cherokee County or elsewhere.

Models Rank Cherokee County At Tipping Point Of Coronavirus Risk

Georgia is topping lists of at-risk states for contracting the coronavirus in not one, but two new models that track rates of infection.

GA Updates Daily Coronavirus Website, Including Hospital Capacity

The Georgia Department of Public Health updated its coronavirus website, now including hospital bed capacity, county cases and map changes.

Woodstock High School Closed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

As of Wednesday morning, 289 Woodstock High School students and staff are in quarantine, with that number likely to increase.

Etowah High School Closing Immediately From Coronavirus Outbreak

Etowah High School will be closed after school Tuesday through the end of the month after nearly 300 students and staff had to quarantine.

Cherokee Tax Offices To Remain Closed Through Monday

Both locations of the Cherokee Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed after an employee who worked at both offices tested positive.

Walmart, Sam’s Club In Woodstock To Require Masks

Walmart announced Wednesday it will require shoppers to wear masks in all U.S. stores, including Sam’s Club locations.

3 Million Masks Donated To GA Counties, Department Of Education

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is releasing 3 million cloth face coverings in July across the state.

Priority Coronavirus Testing Available For GA First Responders

The state will begin coronavirus priority testing for first responders at all specimen points of collection sites across Georgia.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.