ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
Morning News Briefs for 8-31-17
South Georgia attorneys are being called on to provide legal assistance to some of the victims of hurricane Harvey. The head of the Texas Bar Association is seeking volunteers to help the flood victims, especially…
In Other News: 54% of People Don’t Like…
If you're not expecting a delivery or friends, there's really no reason to answer your doorbell, right? As I see it, it's just someone trying to sell you something, borrow something, or just generally bother…
In Other News: You Can Get an $11,000…
The alcohol they sell on planes is overpriced, that's a fact. But it's definitely cheaper than THIS: If you bring booze onto a flight and you get caught drinking it, you could get a fine…
City Welcomes Darryl Muse as New Utilities Director
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta welcomes Walter “Darryl” Muse as the new Director of Utilities, effective Sept.18, 2017. Muse brings with him to the city nearly a quarter of a century of experience in the operation…
Valdosta Rotary Supports YEA!
VALDOSTA - On behalf of the Valdosta Rotary, President Tom Gooding presented YEA! (Young Entrepreneur Academy) co-directors DeWayne and Amanda Johnson with a check for $500 to support the program. YEA! will be launched in…
LHS will host Salute to the Military Event…
VALDOSTA - Lowndes High School will host its annual Salute to the Military Event on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Martin Stadium on the campus of Lowndes High School during our home game against Shiloh. Gates…
VFD “Fills the Boot” to Fight Muscle Disease
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department will host its annual Muscular Dystrophy Association “Fill the Boot” Drive this weekend to raise money that will benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the Valdosta area.…
Florida legislator wants to bar food stamp recipients…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For the second year in a row, a Florida legislator, who is also a medical doctor, wants to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda or candy with their benefits. Reporters met…