Faced with what it calls “an alarming drop” in its blood supply, the Red Coss has scheduled a number of special donations this month, including three in Hall County and several more in adjoining counties.
The national supply fell nearly 25% in June, officials say, creating a serious shortage of platelets and types O positive and B negative blood.
Donations have declined steeply since late May, they add, widening the gap between supply and patient need. Red Cross distributions to hospitals are currently about 3,500 units higher per week than expected, coinciding with the summer trauma season when demand for blood products often rises.
Here’s where and when you can donate in Hall County:
July 17 and 24, 10:00-3:00, Gainesville Civic Center
July 30, 11:00-4:00, Spout Springs Library
In the immediate area:
Barrow County
Auburn
7/15/2026: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Auburn Public Library, 24 5th Street
Winder
7/29/2026: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Winder Public Library, 189 Bellview Street
Dawson County
Dawsonville
7/21/2026: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street
Habersham County
Clarkesville
7/13/2026: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Habersham EMC, 6135 State Hwy 115 West
7/23/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Clarkesville Community, Bethlehem Baptist Church, 624 Hwy 197 North
Demorest
7/14/2026: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Everyday Church, 559 Central Ave.
Jackson County
Commerce
7/28/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Commerce Library, 1344 S. Broad St
Hoschton
7/21/2026: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., The Meeting House, 5615 Grand Reunion Drive
Jefferson
7/14/2026: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Traditions of Braselton, 1665 Traditions Way
7/20/2026: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Post 56, 309 Lee St
7/22/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Jefferson High School, 575 Washington Street
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega
7/13/2026: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lumpkin County Library, 56 Mechanicsville Road
White County
Cleveland
7/16/2026: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Bridge Church, 607 Hulsey Rd