VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
COVID cases rising in Lowndes County with 1,947…
Release: New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise with many counties seeing daily case increases comparable to, and for some even higher than, those seen during the first COVID-19 wave in 2020. The…
SGMC reaches record high number of COVID-19 positive…
Release: As of Monday Aug. 16, South Georgia Medical Center reached a record high number of 109 inpatients positive with COVID-19. This comes directly after the health system experienced a significant increase in the demand…
VCS weekly COVID-19 update
Release: Valdosta City Schools' first day was Tuesday, August 10 for students. The graphic below reflects all COVID-19 data that was reported to us from Saturday, August 7 through Friday, August 13. On Monday, August…
LCS weekly COVID update
Release: Please see attached Lowndes County Schools' weekly COVID-19 update. These numbers are in a trending 7-day format using comparative data from DPH. This report represents data from August 6 – August 12, 2021.
SGMC relaunches drive thru COVID-19 testing for residents
Release: South Georgia Medical Center re-opened its drive thru COVID-19 testing at a new location to provide area residents safe and convenient access to testing. The drive thru is located on the main campus in…
SGMC provides COVID-19 Treatment Center for residents
Release: South Georgia Medical Center opened a COVID-19 Treatment Center to provide area residents who are positive with COVID-19, with an important treatment option---monoclonal antibody infusions. The clinic will be located on the main campus in…
Georgians’ need for SNAP remains high
Release: According to the AJC, the need for food stamp assistance in Georgia remains steady after a large increase when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state. The number of households that received food stamps in…
SGMC Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Event
Release: South Georgia Medical Center is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination drive thru on Saturday, August 7th from 9am to 3pm at the Smith Northview Campus on 4280 North Valdosta Road, all unvaccinated persons 12 and…