Lowndes county, GA
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Lowndes County, Georgia[edit | edit source]
- Lowndes County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 109,233. The county seat is Valdosta. The county was created on December 23, 1825, and named for William Jones Lowndes, a prominent South Carolina lawyer and congressman.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Lowndes County is located in the southern part of Georgia. The county has a total area of 511 square miles (1,320 km2), of which 496 square miles (1,280 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (2.9%) is water.
Healthcare in Lowndes County, GA[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Lowndes County, Georgia is primarily provided by two main facilities: South Georgia Medical Center and Valdosta Family Medicine.
South Georgia Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) is a hospital in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. It is a not-for-profit medical system dedicated to be the leader in improving the health, wellness and quality of life in the community. With over 300 physicians on staff and over 2,600 employees, the hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, surgery, pediatrics, women's health, and outpatient services.
Valdosta Family Medicine[edit | edit source]
- Valdosta Family Medicine is a comprehensive healthcare facility serving Lowndes County and surrounding areas. They offer a wide range of services including preventive care, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and health education classes. The facility is staffed by board-certified family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Education in Lowndes County is provided by the Lowndes County School District and Valdosta City School District. The county is also home to Valdosta State University, a regional university in the University System of Georgia.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Transportation in Lowndes County is facilitated by several major highways, including Interstate 75, U.S. Route 41, and U.S. Route 84. The county is also served by the Valdosta Regional Airport.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in Georgia
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lowndes County, Georgia
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