Parvo, Pneumovirus Outbreak Forces Quarantine Of Douglasville Shelter

A Douglas County animal shelter is under a mandatory quarantine after 16 dogs became ill during a parvovirus and pneumovirus outbreak.

Pneumonia Outbreak Prompts Quarantine At Douglas Co. Animal Shelter

After 14 dogs were diagnosed with pneumonia, state officials mandated a two-week quarantine at the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

Planet Fitness Offers Free Workouts To Douglas County High Schoolers

Douglasville-area teens can work out at Planet Fitness for free May 16-Aug. 31 as part of the company's High School Summer Pass initiative.

Masks Now Optional In Douglas County Courts, Jury Trials Resume

As the CDC eased mask-wearing guidelines last week, the Douglas County court system made some changes to its COVID-19 protocols.

Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Douglas County and across GA.

Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Douglas County and across GA.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Douglas County and across GA.

White House To Distribute Free N95 Masks: Where To Get Them In GA

Georgia residents will be able to pick up free N95 masks at the same places they got vaccinated against COVID-19.

Red Cross Deems ‘Blood Crisis’; Where To Donate In Douglasville

Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in Douglasville and across Georgia to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Douglas County and across GA.

GA Recall Of Dole Packaged Salads For Listeria Risk

Dole Fresh Vegetables included GA in its expanded recall of packaged salads following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed 2 people.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Douglas County and across GA.

Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area: Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Douglas County and across GA.

COVID Testing In Douglas County: Where To Find Locations

Here's where to find COVID-19 testing sites in Douglas County as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise before the holidays.

Walgreens, CVS, Amazon Limit COVID-19 Tests For GA Shoppers

Walgreens, CVS and Amazon have imposed a purchase limits on at-home COVID-19 testing products for Georgia shoppers.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Douglas County and across GA.

COVID-19 Testing In Douglasville: Here Are 11 Locations

More people are getting tested for the coronavirus as they prepare to travel for the holidays. Here are testing sites in Douglasville.

COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Douglasville

Boosters available in Douglasville help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Douglas County and across GA.

Get $100 For COVID-19 Vaccination This Weekend In Douglas County

Each person can earn $100 in exchange for getting a COVID-19 vaccination this weekend at Douglas County Commissioner Henry Mitchell's event.

Wellstar Douglas Earns High Marks In Leapfrog’s 2021 Grades

The nonprofit graded nearly 3,000 hospitals in Douglasville and across the country on how well they prevent errors, infections and more.

Trader Joe's Chicken Recall Includes Georgia Stores

Two popular Trader Joe's chicken products sold at Georgia stores were recalled this week.

$5.7M Pediatric Emergency Department Opens At Wellstar Douglas

Wellstar Douglas Hospital's new nautical-themed, 7,600-square-foot facility provides specialized care for children from birth to age 18.

Douglas County Ranks Poorly In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Douglas County have a high vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

Where To Drop Off Unused Prescription Drugs In Douglasville

The 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Oct. 23. Here’s where to take unused pills in Douglasville.

Douglas County Offering $100 Gift Cards As Vaccine Incentives

The first 300 county residents to get vaccinated at September Saturdays will receive a gift card.

Patients Turned Away At Wellstar Douglas Because Of Overcrowding

A website tracking Georgia hospital capacity for ambulance services reports Wellstar Douglas Hospital in a state of "total diversion."

17-Year-Old COVID-19 Victim Youngest So Far In Douglas County

A rising senior at Douglas County High School is the youngest county resident so far to die of COVID-19. He wasn't vaccinated.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Douglas County and across GA.

5 Douglas County Kroger Stores Offering Rides For COVID Shots

Five Kroger stores in Douglas County have teamed up with Lyft to provide rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

Heart Transplant Grants New Lease On Life To Douglasville Man

A 50-year-old Douglasville man is Emory University Hospital's 1,000th heart-transplant patient, a milestone for the Atlanta-based facility.

On-Site Pharmacy To Debut At Douglas County Community Services

Douglas County will open a pharmacy where mental-health services are provided as a way to help clients stay on their medications.

Wellstar Douglas Frontline Staff Thanked by County Commissioners

"God was with us and brought us through," said a retired sheriff's captain who recovered from COVID-19 at the Douglasville hospital.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Douglasville Area

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Douglasville Hospital Scores High On Safety By Watchdog Group

Wellstar Douglas Hospital did exceptionally well protecting its patients from mistakes and infections — even during a coronavirus pandemic.

How Much Of Douglas County Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Douglasville area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Hospital Capacity In Douglasville Area: Update

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Douglas County and across GA.

Allergy Forecast For Douglasville: How Much Pollen?

Allergy sufferers beware, as high risk of allergy symptoms is expected in Douglasville and Douglas County in the next few days.

Come For The Vaccine, Stay For The Food At Douglasville Lounge

A downtown Douglasville bar and grill is working with a local pharmacy to provide walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations, no appointment necessary.

Douglas County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Douglasville area compares to Georgia and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Select A Plan With Whole-Health Benefits This Enrollment Period

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.