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…
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…
Kemp extends Public Health State of Emergency
Release: Gov. Kemp Extends Public Health Emergency, Renews COVID-19 Restrictions DECEMBER 01, 2020 Atlanta, GA – On November 30, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 11.30.20.01 and Executive Order 11.30.20.02, extending Georgia's Public Health State…
Open enrollment period for Medicare to close December…
Release: GeorgiaCares is here for you even though COVID-19 has changed how we do business this year. GeorgiaCares is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and can help you make important decisions about your Medicare health…
Valdosta City Schools to be closed November 23-27
Release: Valdosta City Schools will be closed Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, for Thanksgiving Break. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, for our in-person and virtual learners. Remember, if a face-to-face learner…
SHD warns against not social distancing during holiday…
Release: COVID-19 Does Not Take A Holiday VALDOSTA – After more than eight months of social distancing, the holidays may appear as a chance for some normalcy in the chaos of 2020. The Georgia Department…
SHD recognizes World AIDS Day 2020
Release: VALDOSTA - While COVID remains at the forefront of many American’s minds, it is also important to not forget those who are fighting other viruses. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District…
Local COVID antigen testing process changing
Release: VALDOSTA – Health Departments within the South Health District began providing free COVID-19 antigen testing November 9 to symptomatic individuals. The testing will continue; however, the process will now be different. Per CDC recommendations, any…