LOWNDES CO - Lowndes County Fire Rescue urges residents to know the risks of lithium-ion batteries this Fire Prevention Week. Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…
CDC reports latest national data on syphilis in…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control reports the latest national data on syphilis in newborns and sexually transmitted infections. Release: New provisional CDC data show U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024,…
AAA analysis finds that new vehicle costs have…
ATLANTA - Driving costs have declined $719 in annual vehicle ownership compared to a year ago, according to a new AAA analysis. Release: For over 70 years, AAA's Your Driving Costs analysis has offered valuable…
DPH encourages Valdosta residents to get flu shot
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is encouraging Valdosta residents to get the flu shot. Release: Flu season is almost here, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
Lowndes residential real estate market remains steady for…
LOWNDES CO - The Georgia MLS for Lowndes County residential real estate market in August stays steady as the state sees fewer home sales. Release: The housing market has stayed relatively steady in 2025, even…
Azalea Recovery Alliance launches RCO in Lowndes County
LOWNDES CO - Azalea Recovery Alliance launches a new Recovery Community Organization in Lowndes in time for National Recovery Month. Release: A new Recovery Community Organization (RCO) is taking root in Georgia just in time…
Multistate Salmonella outbreak infects two Georgians
ATLANTA - The CDC releases a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections including Georgia. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/homedeliverymeals-09-25/index.html. Key Points:…
Valdosta community invited to celebrate Dr. Ed’s Nutrition…
VALDOSTA - The community is invited to celebrate the rebranding of Dr. Ed's Nutrition Shoppe with a special event in Valdosta. Release: Dr. Ed’s Nutrition Shoppe is inviting the community to celebrate its rebrand with…
DPH awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance on updated COVID-19 vaccine
ATLANTA - The Department of Public Health is awaiting CDC/ACIP guidance before administering updated COVID-19 vaccine. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is awaiting CDC/ACIP recommendations and clinical guidance for administering the updated…