The City of Cochran announced Monday afternoon that access to both city hall and the police department would be restricted to employees only starting tomorrow until further notice due to the coronavirus crisis. In an announcement posted both on the city's website and Facebook page, it stated doors to both city hall and police department lobby will be locked. Residents are asked to utilize the outside drop box or make payments online as well as use phone or email for any concerns. Contact info for city hall is (478)934-6346, info@cityofcochran.com The police department phone number is (478)934-4282.

The Landon Padgett Foundation Board of Trustees announced this year's scheduled "Run for a Dream" 5K and one-mile fun run has been postponed to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A statement issued by the board reads in part "We created this organization to continue Landon’s remarkable legacy dedicated to the health and well-being of children and young people. This is more than our mission, it is what guides our every decision. After much research and consideration, we realize we simply cannot adequately ensure the health and safety of our participants, volunteers and staff." The statement goes on to encourage people to check the website (landonpadgett.org), Facebook, and registration pages for a new date and more info.