Dougherty County Health Department
Vamella Lovett, Director
1710 South Slappey Blvd.
P.O. Box 3048
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6200
Fax (229) 430-6340
Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M, T, Th & F
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. W
Some service hours may vary
Programs and Services
Child Health
Adult Health
Women's Health
Nutrition Services/WIC
Immunizations
Environmental Health
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF DOUGHERTY COUNTY
BODY ART STUDIOS AND TATTOO/BODY PIERCING ARTISTS
Rule II Amendment (Revised Oct 07)
History*
Dougherty County was created in 1853 from part of Baker County. Georgia's 102nd county was named for Charles Dougherty of Athens, a judge of the Western Circuit and a popular advocate of states' rights.
The only incorporated community in the county is the county seat of Albany. The city is named for the New York State capital.
Radium Springs is located within the county just south of Albany. The springs are the largest in Georgia, discharging 70,000 gallons of 68 degree water each minute. The springs received its current name in 1925 when tested spring water was found to contain traces of radium isotopes.
