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…
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…