Dorminy Medical Center has provided links to some valuable Safety Tips published by the Mayo Clinic. The articles provide information about wearing masks and some things to consider before going into public places.

Click the link below to read the read the articles.

Using Disinfectants and Wipes Against COVID-19

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

We are saddened to announce the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Ben Hill County. The individual was a 73-year old male who was not hospitalized. It is unknown at this time if the individual had any underlying medical conditions.

The PDF attached to the post below has the individual listed incorrectly as a female. This was a 73-year old male who passed away.

You can read the full announcement by clicking the link below.

Effective immediately, testing is available to all Georgians who request it, whether they have symptoms or not.

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.