Georgians can temporarily use SNAP to purchase hot…

ATLANTA - Georgians that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can temporarily use benefits to purchase hot foods. Release: In areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene, Georgians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can…

FEMA providing multiple ways to help Georgians in…

LOWNDES CO - FEMA is providing multiple ways to assist Georgians in recovery including a DRC in Lowndes County. Release: FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Lowndes County to provide one-on-one help to Georgians…

Georgia DPH recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

VALDOSTA - South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing early detection as prevention. Release: October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is emphasizing…

FEMA calls may come from unfamiliar phone numbers

ATLANTA - FEMA notifies Georgians that calls may come from an unfamiliar phone number to assist in the application process. Release: After Georgians apply for disaster assistance for Tropical Storm Debby, with an incident period…

Disaster Recovery Center opens in Lowndes

LOWNDES CO - The State of Georgia and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Lowndes County. Release: The State of Georgia and FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in…

City of Valdosta provides debris removal guidelines

VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta announces that debris removal services guidelines for residents to follow for an efficient and safe removal. Release: The City of Valdosta has announced that debris removal services, provided by…

VLPRA temporally cancels activities

VALDOSTA - The Valdosta-Lowndes Park and Recreation Authority temporarily cancels all practices, games, and activities due to hurricane damage. Release: Update: VLPRA facilities and parks have extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.  Because of hurricane effects,…