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2B ®jje l)pra(ti <©a?ette Tuesday, April 13,2021 .mftRim. e. leO!) .1 OLIVIER. miLlOR'O i ■?C : ER. B.HOSCOE ; ROSS. ERIltfF C ' wmsm '.llUROOCK. ' Ricjpsoius, SYKES:. LOUIS’ ■ siniTH. SfflM* surapitRSWi TURnfefi. J.UIRQ. tyus. E.coPELflr F. WELCH. GEORGE 1 UJlLUflnS. UllLLIBn. UJILSOn, UESSE II. I uioco, hrrold m UlOODflLL, CHARLES * Lfi’SHLEY, Ci'iirp. St a n d li p I 0R CHILDREN >" >.5 L mOORE, ROTin. P.‘, JR- mnnn. i s,r scroll s f wuson. HO EXCUSE FOR CHILD ABUSE THE HERALD GAZETTE/NOLAN GEORGE Pinwheels for child abuse prevention Pinwheels have been placed on the courthouse lawn and at multiple other locations to draw attention to Child Abuse Prevention month which is observed in April. Pictured are pinwheel installers (l-r) Danita Crawford, Kinley Page, Klaira Kate Page, Kelly Page, Marianne Leverett and Christy Holliman. SHEPHERDCARE ■ hospice Contact: Meredith Smith Director of Marketing 678-603-1321 CARE" it s not just our name, it's our lifestyle! GRIFFIN OFFICE: 1501B Kalamazoo Dr., Griffin, GA 30224 THOM ASTON OFFICE: 201 N. Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286 We service all surrounding counties to each office. www.ShepherdCareGA.com Gordon State College continues with vaccinations Gordon State College is pleased to announce that it is continuing with the process of vacci nating individuals on its campus to protect against the COV1D-19 virus. Originally, the Pfizer- BioNTech COV1D-19 Vac cine was offered to those individuals who meet the current criteria to receive the vaccine - including faculty and staff who are 55+ years of age, anyone with developmental dis abilities, or faculty and staff who are age 16 years or older with underlying conditions. But recent news from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s office has des ignated anyone who is 16-years-old and older can receive the vaccine, which could prove to be beneficial to Highlander Nation as we continue through the spring se mester. Through March 29, a total of 204 first-round doses were provided to the Gordon State College Community. The College will now expand its focus to providing first-round doses to other faculty, staff and students who are interested in receiv ing the vaccine at this time. “We believe this news from Governor Brian Kemp marks a signifi cant moment for Gordon State College and its entire community as we begin to administer the vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),” said Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, GSC President. “I am extremely proud of everyone associated with our college for their pa tience and determination over the past 12 months as we have endured this global pandemic. Now we are hopeful that we can begin the process of returning to a more normal campus environ ment as individuals are vaccinated.” The GSC Department of Human Resources is partnering with the GSC Student Health Center; the GSC School of Nurs ing, Health and Natural Sciences; and the Lamar County Department of Public Health to make vaccines available as quickly and efficiently as possible. “I am very excited to help bring COVID vac cine access to campus for the faculty and staff this next phase,” said Dr. Samantha Bishop, Direc tor of Nursing at GSC. “I think we are fortunate that Sherry Farr and her team from Lamar County Health Department are willing to come to cam pus to bring this impor tant step to us. I look forward to working with our nursing students in assisting them.” COVID-19 disease is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This type of coronavirus has not been seen before. Individuals can get CO VID-19 through contact with another person who has the virus and it is predominantly a respi ratory illness that can affect other organs. “I am also thankful to Sherry Farr and her team for partnering with us to allow our faculty and staff easy access to the COVID vaccines,” said Molly Minter, Director of the GSC Student Health Center. “It is amazing that we are able to help our community and our stu dents,” said Brandy My ers, GSC Nursing student. Making The World A better Place Since... * ^ #■ % When Spring Fever Turns Into Hay Fever... Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff help you find the right product for your comfort and well being! 302 College Dr. • Barnesville 770-358-2266 Hines Prescription Shop CAN HELP! Graduation will be published 1 Tuesday, May 18,2021 Parents & Grandparents honor your graduate! All local Senior pictures & advertising space must be submitted & reserved by Monday, May 10 th -12 p.m. miCl: 71 General and high-risk obstetrical care Centering Pregnancy: Group Prenatal Care Contraception care and management Adolescent health education services Offices in Thomaston and Barnesville Pictures can be dropped off at: The Herald Gazette 509 Greenwood St., Barnesville or email: nolan@barnesville.com Call now to reserve your ad space! 770-358-NEWS OB/GYN Sherida L. Williams, M.D. 706-647-9627