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…
Over 1 Million Georgians Receive First Dose of…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Dr. Toomey today applauded the news that more than 1 million Georgians have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. As of Friday, February 12, 1,010,521 Georgians…
Moody AFB reinstates HPCON Bravo
Release: MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. –Moody Air Force Base decreased its Health Protection Condition (HPCON) to Bravo today in response to the decreased number of positive COVID-19 cases on base and in the local…
Total COVID cases near 25,000 in South Health…
The following COVID-19 weekly summary is from the Georgia Department of Public Health, South Health District, covering the following counties: Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner.
AHA and Rep. Carter support “Go Red for…
Release: Rep. Doreen Carter Encourages Citizens to “Go Red for Women,” Starts 21-Day Veggie Challenge ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is encouraging citizens to “Go Red for Women” by wearing red on Thursday,…
DPH confirms increase in COVID variant cases
Release: Increased Cases COVID Variant B.1.1.7 COVID-19 Variant Cases Increase in Georgia Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is confirming there are now 19 cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 identified in Georgia. This…
The South Health District give a COVID update…
Valdosta, GA - On Friday morning, Kristin Patten, the Public Information Officer of the Georgia Department of Public Health's South Health District, was interviewed by Charlie Walker on the WKAA 99.5 Kix Country morning show.…
COVID-19 vaccine supply runs short in Lowndes County
Release: Lowndes County Health Department COVID Vaccine Shortage Second Dose Appointments are Current Priority Valdosta – Due to a limited supply of COVID vaccine, Lowndes County Health Department will start contacting individuals today, January 21, to…
GBP recognizes HHS Prep Act on child COVID-19…
Release: NOTICE RE: CHILDHOOD AND COVID-19 VACCINE ADMINISTRATION DECEMBER 18, 2020 Due to the continued impact of COVID-19 on the State of Georgia, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy hereby acknowledges and supports the vaccination…