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…
Georgians urged not to eat Diamond Shruumz products
ATLANTA - Georgians are being urged not to eat Diamond Shruumz products because they may contain psychoactive compounds. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and…
DPH notified of EEE detection across South Georgia
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health has been notified of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Lowndes, Irwin, and Berrien Counties. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District has received three positive…
DPH seeks public input on health block grant
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking public input on the preventive health and health services block grant. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our…
Mosquito pool tests positive for EEE in Lowndes…
LOWNDES CO. - The Department of Public Health warns Lowndes County residents of a mosquito pool that has tested positive for EEE. Release: A mosquito pool in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine…
GA DPH closing remaining COVID-19 drive-through testing
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is closing all remaining COVID-19 drive-through testing sites. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites. The last day…
DPH to hold WIC Farmers Markets in Valdosta,…
VALDOSTA - The Georgia DPH's South Health District will be holding the annual WIC Farmers Markets across the district. Release: Warm weather means it’s time to enjoy delicious South Georgia fruits and vegetables. To ensure…
Georgia DPH celebrates National Infant Immunization Week
VALDOSTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health celebrates National Infant Immunization Awareness during week-long event. Release: Families are at the heart of our communities, and their health is our priority. That's why the Georgia…
GDPH, ABAC hosts Health Equity Summit
Photo: The South Health District Health Promotion team organized the Health Equity Summit. Health Promotion staff: Ambreshia Allen, Alanna Lewis and Traci Gosier, Program Coordinator. TIFTON- The Georgia Department of Public Health and ABAC hosted…