Page 11, The Journal, Buena Vista, GA, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Area Coronavirus Update By Richard Harris from 18 at this time last week. This week’s Area Coronavi- Based on the latest fi gure, rus Update is mixed, with cases 0.35% of residents currently up in two counties and down in have confi rmed. No additional three counties. There was also virus-related deaths were re- one additional confi rmed death ported over the last week, keep- (in Marion County) over the last ing the total at 26. week. 8,293 residents currently have Chattahoochee County had According to the Center for confi rmed cases. One additional 48 confi rmed cases of Covid-19 Craig Rhodes, Lori Fuller, Tessa Jordan, Gabrielle Hall, Blaze Hargrove, Disease Control, the vast major- virus-related death was reported over the last two weeks, which Lisa Hernandez, Leah Rauhuff, Amy Leverett, Lanier Freeman ity of all virus-related hospital- over the last week, bringing the is down from 126 at this time izations and almost all of cur- total to 25. last week. Based on that fi gure, Southland Academy Welcomes New Staff rent virus-related deaths are of Schley County had 19 con- approximately 0.44% of resi- people who have not been fully fi rmed cases of Covid-19 over dents currently have confi rmed Southland Academy opened vaccinated. the last two weeks, which is cases. (State fi gures include the its doors for the 2021-2022 Public health offi cials contin- down from 25 at this time last portion of Fort Benning that is school year with nine new fac- ue to urge caution, as schools week. Based on that fi gure, in Chattahoochee County with ulty members. Lanier Freeman, are back in session and more around 0.36% of the county’s the county’s stats.) No addition- a graduate of Georgia Tech with people are gathering together in 5,272 residents currently have al deaths were reported over the a B. S. in mathematics, will be person. confi rmed cases. No additional last week, keeping the total at teaching Algebra I, II, and III The latest available data on lo- Covid related deaths were re- 13. and assisting to coach the foot- cal counties from the GDPH (as ported over the last week, keep- VACCINES ball, , and girls’ soccer of Tuesday morning) is listed ing the total at 5. According to the Department teams. He lists his hobbies as below. The population fi gures Webster County had 16 con- of Health, Covid-19 vaccines working out, hunting, fi shing, below are the offi cial fi gures fi rmed cased of Covid-19 over are proven to reduce the risk of and chess. About his fi rst year being used by the state, but ac- the last two weeks, which is up hospitalization or dying from of teaching, Mr. Freeman said New cafeteria employees Mikki Witter and Dana Hawkins that he is “looking forward to cording to the latest Census data from 10 at this time last week. the virus. The public is urged to as the assistant coach for boys’ tant soccer coach, and the teach- working with our students in the each county now has fewer res- Based on that fi gure, 0.62% of get a Covid-19 vaccine if they and . He lists er of middle school STEM. She classroom and on the fi eld.” idents, so the actual percentages the county’s 2,550 residents have not done so yet. Covid-19 his interests as sports, hunting, is married to the Reverend Bri- Lori Fuller returns to South- should be higher. currently have confi rmed cas- vaccines are offered for free at playing , and all outdoor an Leverett, and they have three land to teach fi rst grade. Mrs. Marion County had 65 con- es. No additional Covid related many locations across Georgia activities. Coach Hargrove had children: Isabella, Sophia, and Fuller, a graduate of Auburn fi rmed cases of Covid-19 over deaths were reported over the and are available for those aged this to say about his return, “As Malachi. Mrs. Leverett loves to University in Early Childhood the last two weeks, which is last week, keeping the total at 4. 12 (Pfi zer vaccine) and older a former student I am excited travel and paint, and she stated, Education, is married to Steve, down slightly from this time Stewart County had 22 con- (Pfi zer, Moderna, Jansen). to give back to my school as a “We love Southland and are ex- and they have one son. She en- last week (70). Based on that fi rmed cases of Covid-19 over How to get the vaccine: If you coach. I’m looking forward to cited to be back.” joys storm chasing, shopping, fi gure, 0.78% of the county’s the last two weeks, which is up have access to the internet, go learning new things and work- Coming to Southland to teach and any outside activities. She to vaccines.gov or westcen- ing with the other faculty mem- seventh grade reading is Leah commented, “I love the South- tralhealthdistrict.com to fi nd bers, who treat me like family.” Rauhuff, summa cum laude land community and am hon- a vaccine location near you. For Coming to Southland to teach graduate of Bryan College with ored to be a part of this family.” vaccinations at the Health De- reading to fourth and fi fth grad- a B. A. in English literature. Another full-time fi rst year partment, visit www.westcen- ers is Lisa Hernandez, a 1984 Ms. Rauhuff enjoys reading and teacher is Gabrielle Hall, who tralhealthdistrict.com and click graduate of Americus High going to bookstores to add to received her B. A. in English on the red bar at the top of the School. After high school Mrs. her never-ending list of books with minors in writing and home page for vaccine or testing Hernandez attended GSW for to read. She also enjoys play- philosophy from Wingate Uni- registration. her bachelors and masters de- ing volleyball, basketball, and versity, where she graduated For questions, or if you need grees in early childhood edu- . She spent fi ve years at Want summa cum laude with honors, assistance registering, please cation with a Leadership En- the University of Tennessee as received the Helms Award, and the Perfect contact our COVID-19 Call dorsement from Troy State a communications specialist. was the Phi Eta Sigma pres- Pesticide Center at 706-653-6613. Hours University. She is married to About her moving to South- Lawn? ident. This year she will be Application are Monday through Friday, Colonel Michael Hernandez land, Ms. Rauhuff had this to teaching English 11, English License 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no of the Sumter County Sheriff’s say: “Two of my cousins grad- for 15 Years! 12, senior composition, and AP charge for testing or vaccines at Offi ce and lists her activities as uated from Southland, and my Language and Composition as any health department location. reading, crafting, thrift shop- aunt used to teach music here. well as helping with the band. TESTING ping, and spending time with I’ve heard nothing but wonder- She is married to George, and Who should get tested for her grandson. Mrs. Hernandez ful things about the school from they have a cat, a bearded drag- Covid-19? According to the stated that she is very excited to them and look forward to my on, and two chinchillas as pets. Health Department, people who be joining the SAR family. time here.” Mrs. Hall lists her hobbies as have symptoms or who have Tessa Jordan graduated from Also returning to Southland is the soprano and alto saxophone Teaming with Williams Turf Solutions, LLC had a known exposure to some- Terrell Academy and received Craig Rhodes, who earned his in marching and concert bands, Full Range of Professional Spraying one with the virus should get her B. A. in English from GSW. education degree from Valdosta scrapbooking, and all animals. including application of herbicides, tested. Ms. Jordan will be teaching State University. Coach Rhodes She is an AP certifi ed mem- fertilization, fi re ants, and mosquito control. Their suggestions include: sixth grade reading as well as is married to Heather Halstead ber of Phi Eta Sigma, Sigma People who are fully vaccinat- seventh and ninth grade En- Rhodes, and they have two adult Tau Delta, and Phi Sigma Tau, Buena Vista, Georgia ed should get tested 3-5 days glish; she will also be helping children, Casey and Ashley. He which are English honors and after exposure, and wear a mask to coach basketball and softball. is beginning his fortieth year in philosophy fraternities. About in public indoor settings for Ms. Jordan is engaged to South- education, and lists his interests her employment at Southland 14 days or until they receive a land alumnus Harrison Bell, and as working out and running. Mrs. Hall said, “I am so excited negative test result. they will be marrying in January About his return to Southland to be here!” People who are not fully vac- of 2022. She lists her activities Coach Rhodes said, “I was at Returning to his alma mater cinated should quarantine and as sports, cooking, and fi shing Southland for 18 years, and I’m to coach is Blaze Hargrove, be tested soon after being and commented, “I love the really excited about my return and 2007 graduate of South- identifi ed, and, if negative, family atmosphere Southland after being away for 19 years.” land. Coach Hargrove gradu- tested again in 5–7 days after gives. I love that Southland We are also very thankful to ated from GSW in 2021 with a last exposure or immediately cares about the mind, body, and have Mikki Witter and Dana bachelor’s degree in health and if symptoms develop during soul of all students and staff.” Hawkins working in our cafete- P. E. At Southland he will be quarantine. Amy Leverett, magna cum ria this year. the head softball coach as well laude graduate of the Univer- We feel fortunate that all of sity of Oklahoma with a B. 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