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…
Wiregrass Tech returning to face-to-face classes for Fall
Release: Valdosta, GA. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College welcomes students for face-to-face classes Fall semester. “Faculty, staff, and students have done an amazing job providing on-line classes and services for summer semester and will begin face-to-face classes…
CDC Partners with Georgia DPH in Antibody Survey
Release: Georgia Department of Public Health Partners with CDC on COVID-19 Antibody Testing Survey APRIL 27, 2020 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is partnering with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
HHS to provide $250,000 in initial funding to…
Release: HHS Announces $250,000 in Initial Funding to Georgia in Support of COVID-19 Response Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is announcing…
Georgia Counties Set to Receive Money for HIV…
GEORGIA - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has awarded $13.5 million to conduct state and local planning, which seeks to reduce new…
South Health District Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
VALDOSTA - Each year, approximately 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from it. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Public Health Officials are committed to educating women…
Lowndes Horse Tests Positive for Rare Disease
VALDOSTA – A horse in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Public Health officials urge South Georgians to always wear mosquito spray whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses no matter…
Heavy Metals Found in Popular Fruit Juices
SOURCE: CBS, Consumer Reports According to a new report released Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 45 popular fruit juices have tested positive for heavy metals. Consumer Reports reported they contained "measurable levels" of lead, arsenic, and…
Flu Shots Encouraged by Ga Dept of Public…
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Vaccinate Against Flu Georgia Department of Public Health Reminds Georgians of National Influenza Vaccination Week VALDOSTA - Last year Georgia experienced one of the worst flu seasons in recent…