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…
Nahunta Piggly Wiggly fined for teen worker injury
Release: US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FINES PIGGLY WIGGLY FRANCHISEE AFTER TEENAGER INJURED DOING PROHIBITED WORK Storeowners put safeguards in place to comply with child labor laws Nahunta, GA – What could have been a catastrophic and life-changing…
UGA and Valdosta partner to complete city housing…
Release: University of Georgia MPA students assist Neighborhood Development Division with Housing Survey The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division has partnered with the Masters of Public Administration Program at the University of Georgia (UGA)…
NOAA predicts above average activity this hurricane season
Release: NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season Environmental data | Weather and satellites Gina M. Raimondo NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an…
OSHA cites over $136K in penalties against HPPE…
Release: US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CITES COLUMBUS CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR EXPOSING WORKERS TO HOST OF SAFETY HAZARDS AT MANUFACTURING FACILITY OSHA cites HPPE LLC for serious citations, proposes $136K in penalties COLUMBUS, GA – HPPE LLC…
GA Restaurant cited for making employees work for…
Release: LAVONIA RESTAURANT DEPRIVES SERVERS OF WAGES, REQUIRES WORKING ONLY FOR TIPS La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant Inc. pays $123K in back wages after federal investigation LAVONIA, GA – A Lavonia restaurant’s decision to require its tipped…
OSHA investigates Gainesville liquid nitrogen incident
Release: OSHA CONTINUES INVESTIGATION INTO JANUARY FATAL INCIDENT AT FOUNDATION FOOD GROUP SERVICES IN GAINESVILLE Agency encourages workers to share information to assist in the investigation ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health…
Paycheck Protection Program set to relaunch January 15
Release: SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19 Lenders with $1 Billion or Less in Assets Will be Able to Submit First and…
Rubbing alcohol recalled for methanol contamination
Release: Essaar Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Rubbing Alcohol Contaminated with Methanol Company Announcement Date: January 04, 2021FDA Publish Date: January 04, 2021Product Type: DrugsReason for Announcement: Contaminated with MethanolCompany Name: Essaar Inc.Brand Name: Soho FreshProduct Description: 70% Rubbing Alcohol Company…