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…
Arrest made in Brooks County double murder investigation
Release: Brooks County, GA (October 22, 2020) – On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, Kenny Pruitt, age 36, of Cleveland, OH, was taken into custody and charged with two counts of felony murder, two count of aggravated assault,…
VSU Celebrates $383.5 Million Impact on Area Economy
Release: VALDOSTA — How much does Lowndes County and the surrounding areas benefit economically from hosting Valdosta State University? That is the question the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s Terry…
Comment period open for bridge, SR 133 projects
Release: TIFTON – Comments are being accepted on a bridge replacement in Brooks County and the widening/reconstruction of two sections of State Route (SR) 133 in Worth and Colquitt counties. Georgia Department of Transportation usually holds…
Educators virtual meeting for Valdosta and Brooks July…
Release: Rep. Scott to Host Virtual Educators Conversation Event Tomorrow on Returning to School for Valdosta and Brooks County ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will host a virtual conversation event for educators in…
Brooks schools: New start date and reopening plan
Brooks County Schools has updated their 2020-2021 school year start date to September 8, 2020. Additionally, their new reopening plan gives parents the option of either traditional learning on virtual learning. Parents wanting their child…
South Health District Creates Free COVID-19 Testing Program
Release: Free COVID-19 Testing Available Across South Health District Call your local health department to learn more Free COVID-19 testing is available in all 10 counties across the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
A new COVID-19 related death for Brooks County
Release: Quitman - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed one new COVID-19 related death of a resident of Brooks County. The individual was a 92-year old female with underlying medical…
Two new Brooks County COVID-19 related deaths reported
QUITMAN - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths of residents of Brooks County. One individual was a 92-year old female with underlying medical conditions. One…