Cherokee County, GA Emergency Management

The North Georgia Health District website is currently down. State officials are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it in the next few hours. The website crashed due to an overwhelming response. Those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine should utilize the hotline established for the six counties in the North Georgia Health District. Cherokee County government plays no role in this website, hotline or vaccine distribution, as that is a function of the state Dep...artment of Public Health. Cherokee County is communicating with the North Georgia Health District, District 1-2, of which Cherokee County is a part. We will continue to share their messaging as we receive it. NGHD officials urge those wanting to make an appointment to call 1-888-881-1474.

Currently the website to signup for appointments is down. Please use this phone number to sign up for vaccination appointments. Be patient, all methods will be congested due to heavy volume.

We are continuing to monitor the latest forecasts regarding the potential for winter weather on Monday. At this time, no accumulations are forecast for the county.

Cherokee County School District announces return to Virtual learning beginning 11 Jan. - 19 Jan. For more info please see this message on their website at: https://www.cherokeek12.net/News/message1821

From Cherokee County Engineering: VICTORY DRIVE - DETOUR NOTICE The Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program announces that Victory Drive will be closed to through traffic, beginning January 18, 2021 and continuing through February 19, 2021 for construction associated with the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Woodstock Road with Victory Drive.... A posted detour will be provided for the duration of the construction. The detour route utilizes Kellogg Creek Road and Woodstock Road. Cherokee County appreciates the public’s patience during the detour period and requests that motorists obey the detour for their safety as well as for the safety of all contractors’ personnel. Questions regarding the detour should be directed to the Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program at (678) 493-6077

For Immediate Release from NGA. Health District 1-2 January 7, 2021 UPDATE: HOTLINE WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS IN NORTH GEORGIA... North GA Due to an overwhelming response to the recently announced expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility beginning on Monday, January 11 in Georgia, the North Georgia Health District is experiencing some technical difficulties as large volumes of traffic hit our online system. Therefore, starting Friday, January 8, the district will add a toll-free hotline number as a means for eligible individuals to make an appointment for a vaccination at their local county health department. That number to our Call Center will be 1-888-881-1474. As of Monday, January 11, 2021, COVID-19 vaccinations will be provided at Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties to these groups of individuals that will be part of the newly expanded Phase 1-A of the Georgia COVID-19 Vaccination Plan: Staff in clinical settings (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, EMS, laboratory staff, environmental services). Residents and staff at long-term care facilities who have been unable to get vaccinated. All adults 65 years of age or older and their caregivers, and law enforcement and fire personnel. Beginning Friday, January 8, to make a vaccination appointment, eligible residents should call 1-888-881-1474. Residents can resume registration online beginning Monday, January 11 at www.nghd.org. If you experience difficulties getting through, please be patient and be assured you will be provided an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. Residents must preregister to be vaccinated and must register in the county where they live or work. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Tomorrow, Wednesday (November 4th) is Georgia's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day. In conjunction, Schools and businesses will conduct their own Severe Weather exercise or Tornado drill triggering off the NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test which will be changed to 9:30 AM rather than the normal 12:00 Noon. Cherokee EMA will also activate our Outdoor Warning Sirens at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, 4 November (weather permitting). This is only a drill !! Additional information about Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day can be found at the following link: https://www.weather.gov/ffc/swpday_2020

This Wednesday (November 4th) is Georgia's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day. In conjunction,, Schools and businesses will conduct their own Severe Weather exercise or Tornado drill triggering off the NOAA Weather Radio Routine Weekly Test which will be changed to 9:30 AM rather than the normal 12:00 Noon. Cherokee EMA will also activate our Outdoor Warning Sirens at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, 4 November (weather permitting). This is only a drill !! Additional information about Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day can be found at the following link: https://www.weather.gov/ffc/swpday_2020

As of 2:15 PM, Here are the current power outages in Cherokee County. Total = 1750 Ga. Power - 32 Cobb EMC -1494 Sawnee EMC - 76 Amicalola EMC - 148... This number has gone up during the day as sections of power have to be taken down to complete further repairs.

As of 11:30 AM, Here are the current power outages in Cherokee County. Total = 315 Ga. Power - 44 Cobb EMC - 62 Sawnee EMC - 2 Amicalola EMC - 207

As of 07:15 AM, Here are the current power outages in Cherokee County. Total = 482 Ga. Power - 74 Cobb EMC - 78 Sawnee EMC - 113... Amicalola EMC - 217 See more

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST MONDAY, November 2nd for Cherokee County. * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Monday.

Hwy 5 between Georgia Ave and Diane Drive has been cleared and is now open.

Here are the most recent outage numbers as reported to Emergency Management (these numbers apply only to Cherokee County): Ga. Power - 262 Cobb EMC - 409 Sawnee EMC - 5... Amicalola EMC - 682 See more

Ball Ground Hwy (Hwy 5) shut down between Diana Dr and Roland Dr. due to accident. Avoid the area.

Whistle Wood Ct. and Darby road are now open.

The following roads remain closed or open to local traffic only. Avoid if possible. S. Cherokee Ln. Ridge Rd at Keeter Rd Fate Conn at Moss Dr. (PASSABLE-use caution) ... Darby Rd. at Brookwood Trl. Ammons Rd (from Land Rd side) McClure Dr. (500 block) Whistle Wood Court See more

Mount Carmel Church Lane at 108 has been cleared and is now open.

Here are the most recent outage numbers as reported to Emergency Management: Ga. Power - 1,135 Cobb EMC - 1,479 Sawnee EMC - 66... Amicalola EMC - 3,964 See more