Area Breaking News

The National Weather Service has forecast a hard freeze Saturday night into Sunday morning with temperatures in the teens with wind chill, in some areas. The McIntosh County Water Department would like you to remember to drip faucets to keep your pipes from freezing and bursting.

Limited EMS and COVID-filled hospitals create conundrum for patients and EMS A conundrum has been created currently as McIntosh County EMS and area hospitals are experiencing staff shortages; hospital beds are filled with COVID patients; and rules are in place that create a real problem for others who may need emergency care in the community.…

Moderna Booster Doses being offered at McIntosh Health Department McIntosh County Health Department will begin offering booster shots of Moderna Covid-19 vaccines on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have now recommended booster doses for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. The eligibility…

Health Departments to Offer Third Dose to Immunocompromised Individuals Health Departments to Offer Third Dose to Immunocompromised Individuals CHATHAM COUNTY, GA  – On Thursday, August 19th, Health Departments in the Coastal Health District will begin offering a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals with certain immune conditions. Third doses are only recommended for immunocompromised…