2 local sheriff’s offices to host blood drives for donors

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Glascock County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with Shepeard Community Blood Center to host separate blood drives for donors.

Washington County’s drive is on June 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the sheriff’s office.

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The Glascock County Sheriff’s Office will host its drive on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 437 E. Main St. in Gibson.

Anyone 16 and up can sign up at the sheriff’s station. A consent form is available and must be signed by a parent or guardian in order to sign up for this event.

A photo ID is required, and donors will receive a limited-edition beach towel. Donors do not have to make an appointment, but if you would like to, click here.

If you can’t make this drive, you can walk into any center or call 706-737-4551 for an appointment. To find a mobile drive or center location, visit shepeardblood.org.