Firefly & Greenway Trails Open for Use (But Keep Moving & Maintain Physical Distancing)

As of March 31, the Firefly and Greenway trails are open for public use to provide recreational opportunities for the community to experience the outdoors while traveling along our multi-use paths.

This decision was made to provide recreational opportunities along the Firefly and Greenway trails while other parks and facilities remain closed.

The public is reminded to remain active and moving while visiting these trails, refrain from gathering in groups, and practice physical distancing of six feet or more.

All other facilities, parks, and trails remained closed until further notice.

Leisure Services-sponsored classes, events, programs, and rentals are cancelled through April 24.

All outdoor basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts are locked..

51 Positive Cases Confirmed in Athens-Clarke County, 5 Deaths

The state Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) case tracker (https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report) confirms 51 positive cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Athens-Clarke County with five deaths as of 6:28 p.m. on March 31.

The five deaths range in age from 60-89. 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 at least daily with new information primarily about the ACCGov response and plans. It may also include some local area information of note as space allows.