South Georgia and North Florida community related articles and events.
VALDOSTA - The South Health District recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month while reminding women that early screening saves lives. Release: Each October, communities across the nation observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control reports the latest national data on syphilis in newborns and sexually transmitted infections. Release: New provisional CDC data show U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024,…
VALDOSTA - Health clinic hours and services will be limited this week due to the effects of Helene. Release: The impacts of Hurricane Helene have heavily impacted our region. While we are able to reopen…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta On-Demand transit service resumed operations Tuesday morning. Release: DATE: Monday, September 30, 2024 The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce that the Valdosta On-Demand transit service will resume operations starting…
VALDOSTA - Volunteers are needed to distribute water, ice, and tarps at the four Points of Distribution (POD) locations on Tuesday, October 1, and Wednesday, October 2. Release: Volunteers are needed to distribute water, ice,…
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta public information website has a Hurricane Helene information page with relevant phone numbers and links. LINK: https://www.valdostacity.com/public-information/hurricane-helene-information
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta’s Municipal Court sessions originally scheduled for Monday and Wednesday have been postponed. Release: The City of Valdosta’s Municipal Court sessions originally scheduled for Monday, September 30, and Wednesday, October…
VALDOSTA - Mayor Scott Matheson declares a State of Local Emergency for the City of Valdosta due to the imminent threat by Hurricane Helene. Release: Mayor Scott Matheson has officially declared a State of Local Emergency for…
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Division has announced updates on services and info regarding the upcoming hurricane. Release: The City of Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Division has announced that regular trash…
LOWNDES - Lowndes County Emergency Management provides a weather and safety update regarding Helene. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County Emergency Management continues to monitor and prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. Tropical Storm Helene is still…