Due to COVID-19 the Ben Hill County Board of Elections have combined both the EAST and the WEST precincts for the JUNE 9, 2020 ELECTION!
DLS Softball and Baseball Cancelled
DLS Softball and Baseball Cancelled
Preparing for a Hurricane-Complete a Written Plan
The time to prepare for a hurricane is NOW, before the season begins.
COVID-19 Testing Now Available to all Georgians
Effective immediately, testing is available to all Georgians who request it, whether they have symptoms or not.
Preparing for a Hurricane-Help your Neighbor
You can play a large role in how your neighbors fare before, during and after a hurricane.
Preparing for a Hurricane-Can your Home withstand a Hurricane?
Can your home withstand a hurricane? Make sure it is up to local hurricane building code specifications.
Preparing for a Hurricane-Do you know what the forecast cone tells you?
Do you know what the forecast cone tells you? It tells you that about ⅔ of the time, the “center” of the system will fall within those lines. It does NOT tell you where impacts will be felt. Impacts can be felt well outside these lines!
Preparing for a Hurricane-Are you insured for a hurricane?
Are you insured for a hurricane? Keep in mind that standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding.
Free COVID-19 Testing Available Across South Health District
Free COVID-19 testing is available in all 10 counties across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District. The South Health District includes Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift and Turner Counties. Anyone interested in being tested for COVID-19 can call their local health department or the South Health District COVID-19 Hotline to be screened and to schedule their appointment.
Georgia Vehicle Registration Deadline Extended
The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the vehicle registration deadline has been extended to June 15, 2020, for the registrations specified below.