The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in the main building of the Bleckley County Extension Office, 165 East Peacock Street, February 15 from 2-7 pm.  Schedule your appointment online by going to redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code "Cochran."  Streamline your donation day experience and save up to 15 minutes by going to redcrossblood.org/rapidpass the day of your appointment to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions.  Social distancing will be utilized, masks welcomed.  Do not attend if not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the past 30 days.

The South Central Health District will hold a Phase 1A COVID-19 Drive-Thru vaccination at the Bleckley County Health Department January 11 from 9 am to noon. Phase 1A is for persons 65 and older plus their caregivers, healthcare workers, and first responders. Please bring photo ID, proof of insurance, and vaccination consent form. Be prepared to wait 15 minutes after vaccination. Call (478)275-6570 with any questions.

The South Central Health District will have a mobile COVID-19 testing site at Middle Georgia State University in Cochran September 9 from 8 am-noon.  Turn left on to Sarah Street from Second Street and follow the signs.  Please wear a mask to the site, stay in your car to be tested.  Register online by going to http://covid19.dph.ga.gov  Call (478)275-6570 for more information.