THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Flu or COVID-19: Determining difference not so simple
Release: Flu cases across the region are beginning to rise. As we approach peak flu season and with COVID-19 cases still being diagnosed each day across our area, many people want to know “How will…
Valdosta schools to require masks
Release: During the July Work Session of the Valdosta Board of Education, the board adopted an updated Return to School policy for the 2021-2022 school year requiring everyone on school campuses and on buses to…
67 percent of GA seniors have received COVID…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Today, the Georgia Department of Public Health's COVID-19 vaccine dashboard reported over 2.5 million total doses administered in the state, including 500,000 doses in the last 12 days. 67% of Georgia's senior population have…
SHD stresses importance of getting young children flu…
Based on information released by the CDC, South Health District recently commented on Twitter about the high risk those 5 years old and younger face with the Flu. If not vaccinated serious complication may develop.…
CDC comments on measures taken by Head Start…
Release: CDC Report Highlights Success of Georgia Head Start Programs in Mitigating Spread of COVID-19 Georgia’s Head Start Collaboration Office Kept Programs Connected with Critical DECAL Services Atlanta, GA (December 17, 2020) – The Centers…
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Georgia
Release: First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Georgia 5,850 Initial Doses in Coastal Health District Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recently received the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for administration in Georgia.…
Lowndes COVID-19 cases on the rise
VALDOSTA – Lowndes County continues to experience a significant increase in COVID-19 cases. This increase first began in October and has not slowed since that time. The total count of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Lowndes is…
Thanksgiving travel projected to be at record lows
Release: Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving Amid Pandemic AAA advises caution and preparation for Georgians who decide to travel ATLANTA, Ga. (November 12, 2020) – Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to…