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…
Tift County Schools Lose $5.3M In 2014 Budget
Last week, the Tift County Board of Education passed a budget that saw a number of necessary cuts, as their FY 2014 budget includes over $5 million in funding cuts from the state of Georgia.…
GBI Cuts Handwriting Analysis Unit
For over 20 years, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has operated a Handwriting Analysis Unit, a group that used to be invaluable in solving crimes- now, according to the GBI, the emphasis is on 'used…
Deal: May Revenues Up 8.6 Percent
Atlanta, GA- Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of May totaled $1.35 billion for an increase of $106 million, or 8.6 percent, compared to May 2012. Year-to-date, net revenue…
Colquitt County Leaders Considering Tax Increase
A one-mil tax increase could be in the works in Colquitt County, as the Board of Commissioners is attempting to lower the county budget before a July 1st deadline. Interim County Administrator Tom Berry said…
GA Tax Collections Up 13 Percent In April
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of April 2013 totaled $1.73 billion for an increase of $201 million, or 13.2 percent, compared to April 2012. Year-to-date, net revenue…
Sequester Forces Nat’l Weather Service Cuts As Hurricane…
One behind-the-scenes group that has been lost in the sequester cuts is the National Weather Service. While organizations like the FAA garnered headlines when they announced air traffic controllers would be forced to go on…
FL Legislature Shoots Down Across-The-Board Teacher Raise
One of Florida Governor Rick Scott's priorities for the 2013 legislative session was giving teachers across the state an across-the-board $2,500 pay raise. Unfortunately for them, the state legislature has something to say about that.…
City Receives ‘Distinguished Budget’ Award
The City of Valdosta Finance Department received the 2012 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for meeting nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. This is the 17th consecutive year…