FREE COVID-19 Testing at Pop-Up Sites in North Georgia Continues Next Week
Community May 15, 2020
NORTH GA – Now that many North Georgians have been tested through Pop-Up COVID-19
Testing sites by public health in Fannin, Pickens and Murray counties, even more opportunities
for testing at these sites will be offered next week.
Public health COVID-19 testing is FREE; however, anyone wanting to be tested at these sites
must first call to register and arrange an appointment at 1-888-881-1474.
The times and locations for the Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing sites next week are:
• Fannin County: Tuesday, May 19th, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M., Blue Ridge United Methodist
Church, 235 Orvin Lance Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
• Pickens County: Wednesday, May 20th, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M., Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
1036 North Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143
• Murray County: Thursday, May 21st, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M., Murray County Parks and
Recreation Department, 651 Hyden Tyler Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705
All Georgians can be tested now for COVID-19; however, health officials in North Georgia
especially urge these groups to access this free service:
• Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms, such as:
– Fever
– Felt feverish
– Runny nose
– Cough
– Muscle aches
– Chills
– Sore throat
– Nausea or vomiting
– Abdominal pain
– Loss of taste
– Loss of smell
– Headache
– Shortness of breath
– Diarrhea
– Other
• Anyone who is one of the following, regardless of symptoms:
– Health care worker
– First responder
– Law enforcement officer
– Resident or worker in a long-term care facility
– Resident or worker in a congregate setting
– Critical infrastructure employee, such as a grocery store worker
More information about COVID-19 and testing in Georgia can be found at bit.ly/COVID-Updates-
NorthGA.
Georgia Mountains Health offering free drive up COVID-19 testing
Announcements, Press Release April 20, 2020
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Georgia Mountains Health is offering drive by testing for anyone in our area who meets the nationally recognized testing criteria. Insurance is accepted and the test is free for those without insurance.
Our drive by testing site is located at our parking lot, 165 Blue Ridge Overlook. Currently, we are testing between 2:00 – 3:00 Monday through Friday.
People who are experiencing cough, fever, shortness of breath, sore throat, body aches, loss of taste, or diarrhea should call our office at 706-946-4647 for an evaluation of their need for testing and get scheduled. We are also testing first responders and health care workers who believe they were exposed to the virus. Testing will not be performed without a confirmed appointment for COVID-19 testing.
Georgia Mountains Health is following CDC recommendations and guidelines for protecting our patients and staff.
We continue with our normal office hours for those who require a physical visit. Those not requiring a physical visit may take advantage of our telehealth service. Anyone who needs primary healthcare can call 706-946-4647 to schedule an office or telehealth appointment.
Georgia Mountains Health is nationally recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. We are a non-profit organization with a full-time staff offering primary medical, dental and behavioral health services for families from its offices in Blue Ridge, Chatsworth, Dahlonega, and Ellijay.