[ April 22, 2020 ] Pickens County leaders meet weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday via ZOOM for discussion related to COVID-19. KnowPickens is videoing the Wednesday meeting. (time in meeting)

Hosted by Donnie Craig, Pickens Sheriff ( 0:00 )

Rob Jones, Pickens County Commissioner Chair ( :46 )
- COVID19 Call Center received 34 calls or emails - # 706-253-8978 or email questions@pickenscountyga.gov
- Pickens County is going to continue to run a skeleton crew through April 30th
- From morning call with Piedmont Mountainside Hospital - 86 cases tested in Gilmer County (no breakdown on county)
- Grocery stores starting to be replenished
- No planned testing site for Pickens (testing available in Woodstock or Gilmer) Call hotline 888-881-1474 (must be symptomatic )

John Nicholson, Pickens County EMA Director ( 7:56 )
- National Guard is authorized to test any nursing home, long-term care or assisted living facility

Steve Lawrence, Jasper Mayor ( 8:28 )
- Thankful for City and County working together for Joint Statement
- We need to keep our people as safe as we can as long as we can.
- Need further clarification from the Governor's office on when and how businesses can open.
- Next wave of small business funding is coming soon and advises to get with a banker and submit applications now.

Brandon Douglas, Jasper City Manager ( 11:35 )
- Drafted a memo for Safety Guidelines for Reopening Barber and Cosmetology Salons
- Role is to continue to help and collaboration efforts to add clarity
- April 30th is the day to consider if further actions should be taken.

Von Headrick, Jasper Assistant Fire Chief ( 13:30 )
- Call volume is lower than normal
- Supplies are steady but waiting on gloves

Greg Lovell, Jasper Police Department Chief ( 14:00 )
- Call volume is low
- Thanks Sheriff's office for working with JPD with an individual that took his life
- Thanks Johnny Nicholson for supplies
- Waiting on guidelines on enforcement of Governor's new order

Kristy Easterwood, Operations Chief Pickens 911 ( 15:55 )
- Dispatcher tested on Friday came back negative
- One more out that tested yesterday - waiting on results
- Tornado sirens and CodeRED today

Donnie Craig, Pickens Sheriff ( 14:23 )
- All employees are back to work - no positive test
- Remind partners in law enforcement that will continue precautions in place
- Court's protocol is through May 13th
- Hoping for clarification for how churches should move forward and how businesses will be enforced.
- Encourage people to shelter in place and protect themselves

Rob Jones, Pickens County Commissioner Chair ( 19:57 )
- Road and Water Department will be back on shift, so you will see more activity around the county.