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…
Former GA deputy arrested for child pornography
Release: Former deputy sentenced to federal prison for possessing child pornography Statesboro man admitted having illegal images on cell phone STATESBORO, GA: A former Bulloch County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to prison for possession…
Concrete company federally charged for rigging the market
Release: Ready-Mix Concrete Company Admits to Fixing Prices and Rigging Bids in Violation of Antitrust Laws Argos USA LLC, a producer and seller of ready-mix concrete headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, was charged with participating in…
SHD reports highest COVID-19 cases of the pandemic
Release District COVID-19 Cases At All Time High Posted: December 30, 2020 by Kristin Patten VALDOSTA – South Health District is currently experiencing the most significant increase in COVID-19 cases that the district has seen since the pandemic…
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.…
Berrien residents killed by fire in a RV
Release: BERRIEN COUNTY FIRE KILLS TWO MOTOR HOME RESIDENTS ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that two Berrien County residents passed away in a fire on Sunday, December 20.…
DPH shifts priority from COVID-19 testing to vaccine…
Release: Public Health Prioritizing Vaccination Testing availability may be limited during vaccine rollout VALDOSTA – As COVID-19 vaccine begins being given in our communities, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District staff will be…
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…
GA Public Health preps for COVID-19 vaccine release
Release: VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is working diligently to prepare for the arrival and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. While the exact arrival date for the vaccine has yet…