Columbia County Department of Health 4/6/20 Update As of 3 pm, April 6, 2020: -70 positive cases of COVID-19 -27 of the 70 cases have recovered from COVID-19 -3 of the positive cases have passed away -4 of the positive cases are hospitalized, 2 of those are in the ICU -We have received 477 test results completed for Columbia County residents - 80 residents are under mandatory quarantine and … {Read more...}

COUNTY RECOMMENDS CDC MASK GUIDELINES Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell said Saturday that he and the county’s Department of Health Director, Jack Mabb, recommend that county residents follow the CDC’s guidelines on the wearing of masks. “We understand the situation on the wearing of masks during this crisis has been continually evolving, and may well change again as we … {Read more...}

Friday, April 3, 2020 From: Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell SHERIFF ANNOUNCES NEW HOTLINE On Friday, Columbia County Sheriff David Bartlett announced he had established a new hotline for “the elderly and vulnerable in our county, including those with medical conditions or are disabled,” who would welcome a deputy checking on their well-being on a daily … {Read more...}

The Town has hand sanitizer for you to refill your supply. There will be a pump bottle outside the Gallatin Town Hall from 9-2 Monday and Friday and 9-12 on Saturday.  Please limit the amount that you take, so there is enough for all that need it. The temporary food pantry at the Town Hall is well supplied.  If you or anyone you know are in need of groceries please let us know and we will leave … {Read more...}

Today is Census Day! Many households in Columbia County may not have received any Census mailings. Nearly every Town has areas designated by the US Census Bureau as "Update Leave", where Census takers deliver a census form to the housing unit.  Because of the COVID-19, these field operations have been suspended and delayed. Please encourage all to respond either online or by … {Read more...}