COVID cases surging in South Georgia

Release: VALDOSTA – COVID cases are on the rise as the nation battles the newest surge. Omicron is spreading rapidly and that includes the 10 counties served by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…

Face masks required for court in Southern Judicial…

According to the Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia's official website, face masks will once again be required in Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas County courts. A posted memorandum states "All employees, attorneys, witnesses, spectator,…

Lowndes schools address students returning, COVID-19

Release: Good Evening Viking Family, This is Lauren Pope, Director of Public Relations for Lowndes County Schools. This is a reminder that students will return to school on Thursday, January 6th. We are looking forward…

SGMC Update on COVID-19

Release: South Georgia Medical Center is seeing a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 tests being performed throughout the system, as well as a rise in the number of positive cases. Over the last…

SGMC continues to encourage vaccinations for COVID-19

Release: South Georgia Medical Center continues to make vaccinations available at its Smith Northview campus and encourages all eligible citizens to receive their COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot. According to the Centers for Disease Control…

VCS weekly COVID update

Release: The graphic below reflects all COVID-19 data that was reported to us from Saturday, December 4 through Friday, December 10. On Friday, December 17, we will post data that reflects Saturday, December 11 through…