Georgia Has 29 More Deaths And 1,938 New Cases

  • Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Georgia state health officials reported on Wednesday there have been 29 additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The current total is 25,874.

There are 1,938 new cases on Wednesday, as that total reaches 1,293,390 confirmed cases of coronavirus. 

Hospitalizations are at 90,391, which is an increase of 162 since Tuesday. 

Here are the numbers by county:

Catoosa County: 8,650 cases, up 16; 98 deaths; 320 hospitalizations

Chattooga County: 3,758 cases, up 8; 91 deaths; 258 hospitalizations

Dade County: 1,873 cases, up 6; 18 deaths; 72 hospitalizations

Walker County: 9,906 cases, up 26; 127 deaths; 380 hospitalizations, up 1

Whitfield County: 19,580, up 25; 326 deaths; 963 hospitalizations, up 1

Breaking News
House Fire Extinguished In East Lake
House Fire Extinguished In East Lake
  • 7/15/2025

Chattanooga firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire in East Lake Tuesday afternoon. At 2:51 p.m., Red Shift companies were dispatched to a residence in the 1900 block of East 25th Street ... more

Lookout Mountain, Ga., Gets Better Return On Investments; Historic Fairyland Arch To Be Cleaned
  • 7/15/2025

The city of Lookout Mountain, Georgia’s investments are more secure since Tommy Gifford consulted with the town officials. Mr. Gifford told the council that several months ago City Manager Kenny ... more