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…
Kemp closes bars & clubs, restricts gatherings
Facing pressure to implement more restrictive measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brian Kemp held a press conference Monday, where he banned gatherings of more than 10 people, and made the following…
Ben Hill, Irwin Counties see first Coronavirus cases
Release: Ben Hill, Irwin Counties see first COVID-19 cases Brings total South Health District case count to 13 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19.…
Lowndes Schools providing online instructional reviews
Starting Monday, March 23 Lowndes County Schools will offer online, grade-level instructional review activities for their elementary and middle school students at: one.lowndes.k12.ga.us Additionally, Lowndes High School students can access instructional review resources on a…
Saint John Catholic School extends closure
Saint John Catholic School has announced that they will extend their closure date until April 13, 2020. If this changes, parents/students will be notified as soon as possible. See their post below:
Second Harvest teams with VCS to offer free…
Release: Second Harvest of South Georgia and VCS have teamed up to offer free meals to students during the school closure. Currently, there are five stationary meal distribution sites operating Mondays through Fridays. In addition, fourteen meals hubs have…
Brooks Co. Schools meal service plan
According to The Brooks County School's website, they have teamed with Second Harvest of South Georgia to provide meals for children. Point of pick up for meals are Stone's parking lot @ 1106 W. Screven…
PetSmart suspends all in-store adoptions
Release: Dear friends & family, During this time of uncertainty, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor and adapt to the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus. We have made the difficult but…
Turner’s Furniture stores temporarily closing
Release: Tifton based Turner Furniture Company will temporarily close its 11 store locations in Georgia and North Florida from Friday, March 20th through April 5th. This will be the first time the 105-year-old furniture retailer…