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…
DHS seeks older youth foster and/or adoptive parents
Release: Get involved and improve the lives of older youth in foster care JULY 27, 2020 On any given day in Georgia, there are approximately 3,000 teenagers ages 14 and over in foster care. While…
Foster families needed in Lowndes County
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services are reaching out for help. They currently have 129 children from Lowndes County in foster care, and only 41 foster families. They are looking for families to…
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…
Former GA DFCS Employee Attempts Illegal Adoption
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – On Wednesday, June 26, 2019, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office to assist in an investigation regarding a couple persuading a mother to sign…
PetSmart Adoption Weekend in Valdosta
It's that time again! The PetSmart National Adopt-A-Thon Weekend is sure to be one of the biggest pet adoption events of the year. The event is happening at PetSmart in the Valdosta Mall May 18-20.…
Georgia Senate advances controversial adoption proposal
By: Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would allow adoption agencies receiving taxpayer funding to refuse to work with same-sex couples. Sponsored by Sen. William Ligon, a Brunswick…
Lowndes County Animal Shelter Open House
VALDOSTA,G.A.-An open house will be held from 11:00-4:00 on Saturday, April 5, at the Lowndes County Animal Shelter! Shelter staff and members of our local animal care community will be on hand to provide information related…
K-9’s in Flight at Wild Adventures Theme Park
[caption id="attachment_3449" align="alignleft" width="235"] K-9's in Flight-Wild Adventures[/caption] Valdosta, GA – This Saturday, Wild Adventures Theme Park partners with Lowndes County Animal Shelter for the opening day of the park’s newest summer show, K-9s in…