On Saturday August 20, 2022, the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office and Fitzgerald Police Department will be hosting a golf tournament. All proceeds to Benefit Harper Webb, 5 year old daughter of “Detective, Eric Webb who is undergoing treatment for
Rhine Rd Closure Public Notice
This is a notice to the public of an upcoming road closure of Rhine road to thru traffic between Snowden road and highway 319 for cross drain pipes replacement, due to failure of a pipe and flooding during heavy rains.
CDC Health Advisory
CDC Health Advisory
Hurricane Preparedness Week-Determine Your Risk
It’s not just those along the coast that can experience significant, life-threatening impacts. Evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family NOW, before the first storm of the season even forms.
DPH Will Resume J&J Vaccinations in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) will again offer J&J vaccine to Georgians aged 18 and older.
DPH Follows CDC and FDA Guidance and Pauses J&J Vaccines in Georgia
Following the guidance of the FDA and CDC, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is pausing ALL J & J (Janssen) vaccinations until further notice. The FDA and CDC are reviewing data involving six reported cases of a rare
COVID-19 Testing Changes
Health departments throughout South Health District will begin offering rapid COVID-19 testing as a clinical appointment.
REMINDER: Ben Hill Co Health Department Hosts Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Event
The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event on March 23.
Significant Weather Advisory
A Significant Weather Advisory has been issued for Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Eastern Thomas and Southeastern Worth Counties until 12:15 PM EDT. At 1041 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending
Ben Hill Co Health Department Hosts Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Event
The Ben Hill County Health Department will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event on March 23.