AirLife Georgia 6 Celebrates 20 Years of Lifesaving Service in Covington

COVINGTON, GA - August 28, 2026 - For the last two decades, AirLife Georgia has been providing lifesaving care to the residents of Covington and the surrounding communities. On Thursday, August 27, the base held a celebration that brought together current and former crew members, first responders from throughout the area, hospital partners, and a pair of former patients.

Among the former patients present was former Covington Police Officer Matt Cooper, who was shot at close range by a suspect in September 2018. With a bullet lodged in his carotid artery, he was flown by AirLife GA to Atlanta Medical Center. Nearly eight years after the shooting, he was happy to be on hand with the crew that flew him that day.

"It's surreal being here today," said Cooper. "I'm just grateful that they were there to help save my life."

Also attending the event was 12-year-old Joel Anderson, who was flown to Arthur Blank Children's Hospital in 2025 following a serious car accident. Enjoying cake with the AirLife crew, he shared that he hopes to be a pediatrician someday and says that he would make sure his future patients are flown by AirLife Georgia.

The event was also attended by former crew, including current Air Methods clinical director Amy Norton, who flew with the base during their early days. With over a combined 140 years of clinical experience among the current crew, the base credits it's longevity to the experience and dedication that partners have come to expect when AirLife GA 6 lands at their facility.

"Everyone in this room has played a role in the success of AirLife GA 6," said Air Methods Senior Account Executive Marcus Lindsey. "We appreciate our partners who recognize the top-level of care that comes with calling AirLife Georgia and we are truly honored that you trust us to get your patients to the critical care that they deserve."

The program's helicopter serves as a flying ICUs, staffed with industry-leading clinicians who are trained to provide critical care to patients suffering from trauma due to accidents, cardiac events, strokes, and more. The crews also carry blood that can be administered in flight, providing hospital-level care in the air.

Air Methods is committed to providing air medical services to all members of the communities it serves and is in-network with most major health insurance providers across the country for emergency air medical services. Additionally, their patient advocacy program works with all patients, regardless of insurance, to ensure affordability while making pre-paid air medical membership unnecessary.