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…
Parents/Students can expect no state testing in GA…
Release: March 20, 2020 – Following an announcement from the U.S. Department of Education today inviting states to request waivers from federal assessment requirements, State School Superintendent Richard Woods affirmed that the Georgia Department of Education…
GA sees a 46% increase in COVID-19 cases…
According to a report on AJC, the state of Georgia saw a 46% increase in COVID-19 cases and 3 additional deaths on Friday as compared to the day before. This data from the Georgia Department…
Tift, Turner Counties see first Coronavirus cases
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19. One is a resident of Tift County and one is a resident of Turner County. The individual…
Georgia’s DECAL helping families find child care during…
Release: ATLANTA, Ga., (March 20, 2020) – Searching for high quality child care can be a daunting experience. Add a pandemic like COVID-19 and the search can be even more of a challenge. The Georgia…
Red Cross encouraging blood donations at centers due…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 5,000 Red Cross donation events have had to be canceled; including over 250 events here in Georgia. Despite many doctors postponing non-essential surgeries, the need for blood donations…
3/20 Valdosta-Lowndes COVID-19 UPDATE
Release: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Ga. – City of Valdosta and Lowndes County officials are closely monitoring information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the Georgia Department of Public Health, and…
Tift Health Dept. employee tests positive for COVID-19
Tifton – An employee of the HIV Clinic at the Tift County Health Department has tested positive for COVID-19. Public health officials were notified late on March 18 of the diagnosis. The 14-day incubation period of…
Organic peanut cooperative seeks farmers for 2020 crop
Camilla, Ga. (March 20, 2020) — The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA), a farmer-owned marketing cooperative, is planning two upcoming meetings for producers interested in growing Certified Organic peanuts in 2020. Due to concerns about…