PPEC Closes Office, Suspends Disconnects for Non-Payment

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative is suspending electric disconnections for non-payment to help members dealing with COVID-19 concerns. The co-op simply asks members who are impacted to call. PPEC’s office and drive-thru window will also be closed to the public indefinitely. The company said the move is to protect the safety of members and ensure families…

Paulding County Senior Center Closed Through April 6th

The Paulding County Senior Center is following every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The senior population is at higher risk of increased effects of the virus.    As of Monday, March 16, 2020, the Paulding County Commissioners and the Paulding County Emergency Management are requesting that all Paulding County Senior Center activities discontinue…

PC HEALTH DEPT. RELEASES INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19

“The two local residents are not currently experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. They remained in their homes until March 12 because their travel to Italy could have exposed them to the virus,” said Bill Edwards, emergency preparedness coordinator for the Paulding County Health Department. Both coronavirus and influenza are spread by close contact between people and…