The latest data from the Georgia Department of Public Health shows neighboring Chattooga County, Georgia had 62 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday.

Logan Boss with the Northwest Georgia Department of Public Health, reported Wednesday afternoon, that one case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at J-Bar Corporation in Trion.  He  said the Northwest Georgia Department of Public Health Epidemiological Response (EPI) Team will be in contact with the employer, adding the EPI Team has been working multiple cases as the numbers continue to grow across the region there. 

That special team identifies, monitors, and investigates disease outbreaks, injuries, or other conditions of public health importance.

In Georgia, the number of COVID-19 cases now stands at 84,000 plus

(WZQZ Chattooga County Radio)