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…
GA DOE establishes new Public Health Liaison position
Release: Georgia Department of Education establishes K-12 Public Health Liaison position August 25, 2020 – With support from Governor Brian P. Kemp, State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a K-12 Public Health Liaison position at…
DPH updates information on COVID-19 trends in Georgia
Release: Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following information regarding the fight against COVID-19 in Georgia: Positive Indicators COVID-19 Cases During 8/10-8/17, our weekly statewide case numbers decreased by 11%.The seven-day…
Lowndes Co Health Dept & Lake Park Clinic…
Release: VALDOSTA – The Lowndes County Health Department General Clinic as well as Lake Park Clinic will be closed Monday, August 24, due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Patients will be contacted to reschedule…
Georgia’s daily COVID reports receive improvements
Release: Atlanta – Effective Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 3 p.m., there were several improvements to the COVID-19 Daily Status Report on the Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) website. These changes are designed to make the…
DECAL offers child care facilities COVID-19 guidance
Release: Guidance Addresses Drop Off/Arrival and Food Prep/Meal Service to How and Where to Report Confirmed COVID cases in Child Care Programs ATLANTA, Ga., (August 19, 2020) – The Georgia Department of Early Care and…
First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Berrien County
Release: NASHVILLE - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Berrien County. The individual was a 75-year old male who was not…
GHSA to discuss fall sports Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Georgia High School Association will discuss concerns about high school fall sports brought up by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Last Friday, July 31, Dr. Kathleen Toomey told Georgia superintendents that…
GA World Congress Center reopens for patients
Release: Georgia World Congress Center Surge Beds to Re-Open, State Partners with Grady to Coordinate COVID-19 Patients Statewide AUGUST 03, 2020 Atlanta, GA – On July 31, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia World…