Gold Cross EMS will terminate its month-to-month agreement with Augusta on April 21, according to an announcement from the company.
Gold Cross, which gave the month’s notice required Tuesday, has been providing emergency medical services in the CSRA for over 17 years, the company said. This comes after Gold Cross surrendered the EMS zone back to the state of Georgia.
Gold Cross CEO Vince Brogdon said the company will remain in the area.
“Let me assure you that Gold Cross isn’t going anywhere. We are and will continue to be in this community, providing quality service and playing our part in taking care of our citizens.”
Gold Cross is the contracted zone provider for Columbia County and serves Jefferson County. The company also “provides back-up EMS services throughout the CSRA” and will also continue to provide non-emergency medical transports, the statement said.
“With rising costs and after discussions with management within the company, we just felt it would no longer be beneficial to either party to continue the month-to-month contract with the city,” Brogdon said “With the new company that was awarded the zone coming in, we will work hard to help with a smooth transition in any way we can. Please know that I care deeply for this community, as I grew up here, went to school here, and worked here in this community. I will always keep the door open to help our citizens in any way I can, even if I am not the zone provider.”
