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…
South Health District Creates Free COVID-19 Testing Program
Release: Free COVID-19 Testing Available Across South Health District Call your local health department to learn more Free COVID-19 testing is available in all 10 counties across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
Florida Man on Special COVID-19 Release Accused of…
TAMPA, Fl. — In response to the growing numbers coronavirus cases and as an effort to slow the spread, Hillsborough County Jail decided to release 164 low level and non-violent offenders. Among the group was…
Theatre Guild response to COVID-19
Release: Theatre Guild Valdosta, like so many other parts of our everyday lives, has been affected by the ongoing situation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, March 16 at a special Board of Directors meeting,…
Lowndes Co. Schools open five cafeterias to provide…
Release: Recognizing many students eat two meals a day at school, Lowndes County Schools is opening five school cafeterias to provide meals to students. Minimizing contact is key in managing COVID-19; therefore, these are all…
Atlanta Hotel Donated to Help the Homeless Quarantine
ATLANTA, Ga — Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a member of the Georgia Corona Virus Task Force, made the announcement that a hotel has been donated to serve those in need. According to 11Alive, Bottoms…
Unemployment Benefits Expands as Claims Increase
ATLANTA, Ga. — Unemployment claims have nearly doubled in the past week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Henry Herald, Governor Brian Kemp has responded to the claims spike by allowing the…
Lowndes has first death from COVID-19
Release: Valdosta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the District’s first COVID-19 related death of a resident in Lowndes County. The person was a 66-year old male with underlying…
Two VSU Employees test positive for COVID-19
VALDOSTA, GA - Valdosta State University has confirmed that two employees, a staff member and a faculty member, have tested positive for COVID-19. Both of them are now recovering at home, and the Georgia Department…