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…
Georgia legislature gets expanded sexual harassment policy
By: Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Leaders of the Georgia House and Senate adopted an expanded sexual harassment policy requiring state lawmakers to receive training every two years. The new policy also includes sections on…
Are Confederate Statues Next to be Banned?
WASHINGTON — Alexander H. Stephens, onetime vice president of the Confederacy, sits memorialized in stone, right leg crossed over left, staring sternly into the distance as summer-clad tourists mill about him in the U.S. Capitol's…
Columbia > Haley to Call for Removal of…
COLUMBIA -- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley on Monday called on lawmakers to take down the Confederate battle flag in the state capitol, a week after a white gunman allegedly shot dead nine black worshipers…
Georgia > Budget Process Ramps Up
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: ATLANTA -- It's budget time at the Capitol as state lawmakers began pouring over budget proposals from Governor Nathan Deal this week. Total spending is expected to reach $45 billion with $11.9…
Atlanta > Rally Held in Support of Fired…
[caption id="attachment_20051" align="alignnone" width="472"] Fired Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran address rally - John Clark for Valdosta Today[/caption] John Clark, Georgia News Network for Valdosta Today: [caption id="attachment_20052" align="alignright" width="225"] The Capitol Rotunda was filled…