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…
New COVID-19 variant reported in Georgia
Release: First Case of COVID-19 Variant Identified in Georgia First Case of COVID-19 Variant Identified in Georgia Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing Georgia’s first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, the…
DPH release online dashboard to track vaccine distribution
Release: DPH Launches Vaccine Dashboard Moderna Vaccine, Second Allocation of Pfizer Vaccine Headed to Georgia Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is launching a vaccine dashboard that will track the number of providers…
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…
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Georgia
Release: First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Georgia 5,850 Initial Doses in Coastal Health District Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recently received the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine for administration in Georgia.…
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…
Georgia DPH campaigns the importance of getting the…
Release: DPH Urges All Georgians to Get a Flu Shot OCTOBER 13, 2020 Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has a message for Georgians: Everyone needs a flu shot. Yes, you! That’s the…
Bulloch Co. BOE votes to immediately end quarantines
Release: BOE votes unanimously to immediately end quarantines Students & staff who wear masks no longer required to quarantine due to direct exposure At its scheduled regular session on October 8, the Bulloch County Board of Education unanimously…