Judge denies dismissal of Rodemaker lawsuit

According to reports, a judge has denied motions to dismiss a complaint made by former Valdosta High School football coach, Alan Rodemaker, against members of the Valdosta Board of Education. Rodemaker alleges that he was…

Georgia BOE reverses course on Milestones grade weight

Release: State Board of Education withdraws 10% EOC proposal, posts Supt. Woods’ .01% recommendation for public comment MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us November 19, 2020 – The State Board of Education (SBOE) today voted to…

Governor Kemp selects 14 new appointees

Release: Kemp Names 14 Appointments OCTOBER 26, 2020 Atlanta, GA – On Friday, October 23, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of fourteen appointees to serve on various state authorities, commissions, and boards. Private Colleges…

Turner Center seeks input for strategic plan

Release: As the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts prepares for its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, board members and staff seek input from the public via a digital survey. Survey data will be analyzed to shape…

Valdosta BOE votes to require face masks

VALDOSTA, GA - The Valdosta Board of Education voted Tuesday during a work session to require face coverings for students and spectators at sporting events. See the post from the Valdosta City Schools Facebook page…

Gov. Kemp appoints 25 new board and commission…

Release: Atlanta, GA – On August 25, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of twenty-five appointees to serve on various state boards and commissions. State Forestry Commission Kenneth Sheppard is the president of KS Harvesters, Inc.,…