VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
GDOT awarded Lowndes Co. project among others
LOWNDES CO. - The Georgia Department of Transportation was recently awarded 18 projects including projects in Lowndes, Cook, and Tift Co. Release: In March 2023 the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 18 projects…
DPH report shows 1,627 new COVID cases in…
The DPH South Health District has released the COVID-19 weekly summary as of January 27, 2022. The weekly report shows that Lowndes County had an increase of 1,627 COVID-19 cases. See the South Health District's…
Cook Co. Probate Court will receive ARPA grant…
Cook County Probate Court will receive a grant for over $50,000 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act for COVID-19 pandemic relief. Release: Cook County Judge Chase Daughtrey announced the Probate Court will receive…
GaDOE awards stART grants to rural schools including…
The Georgia Department of Education awards stART grants to rural school districts to expand fine arts education. Release: The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $70,000 to rural school districts to help…
Melton Candle Company celebrates new location with ribbon…
Photo: Melton Candle Company celebrates expanded new location with a ribbon cutting presented by the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce. Release: On Friday, October 15, 2021, the Melton Candle Company celebrated the new expanded location…
UPDATE: Suspect identified in homicide of Cook County…
Valdosta Police are investigating the death of 18 year old Jeffery Franklin, of Cook County, after an incident over the weekend. Police identified Valdosta resident Travis Graham, age 20, as the shooter. VALDOSTA POLICE DEPARTMENT…
Cook County Man Sentenced in Child Molestation and…
COOK COUNTY, Ga - Cook County’s Devant Lamont Miller, age 21, has pleaded guilty to child molestation and statutory rape of a 12-year-old female during his sentencing last week. Miller was sentenced to 30 years,…
Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kemp Stops in Adel on…
Photos and Story by Robin Postell ADEL - Georgia Secretary of State and candidate for Governor Brian Kemp made a right turn off Highway 41 onto James Street Wednesday, October 3, only about 10 minutes…