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Public Affairs Officer Speaks on the Incident at the COVID Testing Location

Community January 5, 2022 , by
Today I learned about an incident that allegedly occurred between Christmas and New Year’s Day regarding the long lines for COVID testing in Dawson County.
While people were waiting in line for COVID testing, many were apparently shouting in protest at how long it was taking. One man allegedly walked in with a golf club and shattered the door to the testing center. Another man allegedly took the door off the hinges.
I am appalled that this happened in our county.
A year and a half ago, everyone cooperated and waited patiently in long lines for COVID testing. What has changed? I think it is reacting to two full years of frustration on many levels, including other situations, both political and worldwide. However, that is not an excuse for bad behavior. We are all better than that.
The reason I am posting this is to remind everyone to act better, to be patient, to understand that all healthcare workers are there to help you and that they are working as quickly as they can.
I have included a Be Kind coloring page and would love to see your artwork – color it and post for all to see!
~ Laura Fulcher, Public Affairs Officer

Dawson County, National Guard open COVID-19 specimen collection site

News April 25, 2020 , by

PRESS RELEASE

DAWSONVILLE, GA – Dawson County’s Emergency Management Agency and the National Guard will open a COVID-19 specimen collection site Sunday (Apr. 26) at Rock Creek Park to assist in Governor Kemp’s call for increased testing.

The State of Georgia has partnered with Augusta Medical for developing kits
and laboratory testing. The site will start testing patients at 10 a.m. on Sunday and remain open until 2 p.m. or until they have run out of test kits.

There are two ways to be tested at this site:

• Patients may go directly to Rock Creek Park and request to be tested without seeing a physician first.
• The National Guard will collect a specimen for any individual requesting a test.
• Patients will receive results within 72-96 hours.
• Patients are seen by their Primary Care Physician (PCP) OR the Dawson County Public Health Department.
• These appointments can be tele-med or conducted via phone interview.
• The PCP or Public Health Department will generate a PUI number.
• Once the patient has the PUI number, they can report to the collection site.
• Patients will receive results within 72-96 hours.

Rock Creek Park is located at 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville.

Laura Fulcher

The days and times the test site will be open will vary depending on the availability of test kits. For the most up-to-date information concerning the days and hours of operation for the test site patients can call (706) 344-3666.

Information can also be found on the Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services and Dawson County Government Facebook pages.

Together we can stop further spread of COVID-19 in our county and save lives.
The CDC says “The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.”

Please continue to:
• Practice social distancing – keep at least 6 feet between yourself and other people.
• Wash your hands – use soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer (60% alcohol) if soap and water aren’t readily available.
• Wear a mask – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the use of face
masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, especially where social distancing is difficult to maintain (grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.), and especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

For questions, please contact Laura Fulcher at (706) 344-3501.

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