DPH confirms COVID-19 death of Ben Hill resident

Release: Fitzgerald - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Ben Hill County. The individual was a 73-year old male who was…

Ben Hill, Irwin Counties see first Coronavirus cases

Release: Ben Hill, Irwin Counties see first COVID-19 cases Brings total South Health District case count to 13 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19.…

Ben Hill County > Search On for Body…

BEN HILL COUNTY -- Authorities have confirmed they are searching a pond believed to hold the remains of a beauty pageant contestant who vanished in 2005. Tara Grinstead, then 31, disappeared after attending the Georgia…