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…
GDOE uses over $20 Million in stimulus to…
Release: Georgia Department of Education provides funding for GNETS, school districts January 21, 2021 –The Georgia Department of Education is using a portion of its federal stimulus funding to offset state cuts to Georgia Network…
Kemp signs GA FY2021 budget
Press Release: Atlanta, GA - Today Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered the following address as he signed the State of Georgia's FY2021 Budget: "Six months ago, we gathered under this Gold Dome to kick off the 2020 Legislative…
Planning for Valdosta FY21 budget now underway
Release: Transportation Planning Agency Updates FY21 Budget VALDOSTA – The committees of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the transportation planning agency of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC), met virtually last week via…
Turner’s Furniture stores temporarily closing
Release: Tifton based Turner Furniture Company will temporarily close its 11 store locations in Georgia and North Florida from Friday, March 20th through April 5th. This will be the first time the 105-year-old furniture retailer…
City of Valdosa Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Approved
City of Valdosta Press Release: The City of Valdosta Fiscal Year 2019 Budget was approved by the Mayor and City Council at their June 21 City Council meeting. The budget was presented to the council…
Florida > Scott Signs $78 billion Budget after…
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott is signing a new state budget into law, but not before vetoing nearly $500 million from the spending plan. Scott signed the roughly $78 billion budget in his office…
Florida > State Budget Deal Reached
TALLAHASSEE -- Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature say they have a broad deal on a new state budget. Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said Friday that they have agreed on…
Georgia > Senate Passes $21.8 billion Spending Plan
ATLANTA -- The state Senate passed a new state spending plan Friday which will include $1.1 billion in construction funds. This would increase State spending by $900 million, thought that could increase further if a final…