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…
GDC Offenders Surpass Record on Number of GEDs…
Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release: FORSYTH, Ga. – The number of General Education Diplomas (GEDs) received by offenders in Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) facilities have increased by more than 20 percent from fiscal year…
Deal signs misdemeanor bail reform legislation
From the Office of Gov. Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal signed SB 407, criminal justice legislation that reforms misdemeanor bail practices, providing increased flexibility and transparency in this area. SB 407 also provides judges with more…
New Study About Possible CTE Symptoms
Valdosta - For many years, tackle football has produced concussions and other brain diseases that have been tried to be prevented. Per WCTV: "A new study published in Annals of Neurology looked at the brains…
Deal: Instacart to create more than 400 jobs…
From the Office of Gov. Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Instacart, a technology-driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service, will create more than 400 jobs and invest $40 million in a Customer Experience…
Need Solutions to Nuisance Wildlife Issues?
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Press Release: Animals such as deer, coyotes, bears, raccoons, foxes and skunks often get labeled as a nuisance due to their sometimes intrusive and destructive habits in suburban…
Deal: Pandora to create 250 jobs in Fulton…
From the Office of Gov. Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Pandora, the largest music streaming service in the U.S., will expand its presence and create 250 jobs in Atlanta over the next three…
Georgia agency reports progress in state’s rape kit…
By: Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says its crime lab is making progress in a years-long effort to test thousands of backlogged sexual assault evidence packages. The agency's goal is…
Deal: Manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer to invest $15…
From the Office of Governor Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Top Polymer Enterprise, a Chinese manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), will create 70 jobs and invest $15 million in a facility in Social Circle.…