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…
LCFR relates recent history leading to expansion
Release: LCFR From 2005 to 2021 – Service Expansion In 2005, Lowndes County hired the first two full-time firefighters in Lowndes County to work a day shift. A few years later, the paid staff was…
Lowndes recounts history of fire rescue within the…
LCFR – A History of Fire Services in Lowndes County In the beginning... Circa 1975, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners directed staff to begin to draft fire districts and to plan for expansion. At…
Lowndes Fire Rescue answers FAQs about their expansion
Release: LCFR Expansion FAQs What is the "County Fire" line on my assessment notice? Lowndes County is moving forward with the expansion of Lowndes County Fire Rescue to meet the growing needs of the unincorporated…
Lowndes Fire Rescue plans to expand over the…
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Lowndes County Fire Rescue recently announced that they will be expanding with new stations and position openings. Lowndes County Fire is working to create a new station at Clyattville, Bemiss, and North Lowndes.…
Public input on ARP spending requested by the…
Release: Georgia Department of Education seeking public input on American Rescue Plan (ARP) spending May 5, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Education is seeking public feedback as it develops its plan for funds received through…
Lowndes Fire Rescue’s Sparky recognized for 70th year…
Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue Celebrates Sparky the Fire Dog’s 70th Birthday Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), celebrates his 70th birthday this month, reflecting on a legacy and impact that…
Oxygen masks for pet rescue donated to Lowndes…
Release: Baytree Animal Hospital Donates Masks to Lowndes County Fire Rescue On Friday, March 12, 2021 Baytree Animal Hospital donated pet oxygen masks to Lowndes County Fire Rescue. The pet oxygen masks are specifically designed…
Moody Airman earns Silver Star Medal
Release: MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. –U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad P. Franks, 15th Air Force commander, presented Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brunetto, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, with a Silver Star Medal Oct. 29, here.…