Category: COVID-19
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Local leaders explore solutions to provide medical care to Randolph and surrounding counties
ATLANTA – State Representative Gerald Greene (D-Cuthbert), along with state, local and community leaders, are working to find solutions and close the gap of care following the recent announcement that Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Randolph County will close on October 22, 2020. “It is important to note that for many years, rural hospitals…
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Local Businesses Reopening
On Monday afternoon, April 20, Governor Kemp announced Phase I for the reopening of the state’s economy. Just days before this, several local businesses started to reopen using safe procedure guidelines. Several businesses in Randolph County have opened including the BackPorch and Sophie Mae’s Boutique Clothing in Shellman and The Town House restaurant and Rollin…
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Pilot Club Organizes Project for At Risk Seniors
(Featured image above: Grace Crittenden, Pilot Club of Cuthbert President and Lenita Rogers, Pilot Club of Cuthbert President Elect, surrounded by the 150 “Hygiene Bags” they prepared for at risk home bound senior citizens of Randolph County.) The Pilot Club of Cuthbert had to make a big change of plans when COVID19 necessitated the cancellation…
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Acts of Kindness and Appreciation
(Featured imaged above: Sign placed by Jackie Ragan Harrell to show appreciation for an essential Randolph County businesses) Times are tough. No schools for the kids, no jobs for the parents. Most everyone is staying at home trying to distance themselves from the coronavirus. However, the essential employees working at essential businesses are still on…
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Phoebe Assists Cuthbert Hospital and Nursing Home
Representative Gerald Greene requested assistance from Governor Brian Kemp to help with the Cuthbert hospital and nursing home. Representative Greene was notified of an emergency situation at the hospital and nursing home on Friday by Scott Steiner, CEO at Phoebe Hospital. Greene, working with Governor Kemp, Public Health officials in Atlanta, The National Guard, Homeland…
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National Guard Medical Teams Arrive in Albany
Featured image above: Gen. Carden and his team meeting with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital leaders upon arrival at the main entrance of the hospital. Friday, March 27, the Georgia National Guard deployed two medical teams to assist with COVID-19 response at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. A third team arrived on Saturday, bringing…
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Phoebe Begins Limited Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing; Awaits Results
Albany, Ga. – Phoebe opened southwest Georgia’s first drive through COVID-19 collection facility Monday to serve people in the health system’s service area. Patients concerned they may have contracted COVID-19 are instructed to call the hotline at 229-312-1919. Fourteen Phoebe nurses screened callers over the phone Monday. Those who met testing criteria were given an…