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…
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…
Atlanta > Deal Sworn in for Second Term
[caption id="attachment_19993" align="alignnone" width="629"] Facebook[/caption] John Clark, Georgia News Network for Valdosta Today: The State Capitol was a busy place this morning with the first day of the 2015 Legislative Session and Governor Nathan Deal's…
Religious Freedom Bill Stirs Up Controversy at the…
ATLANTA, GA - As national attention has been on Arizona and Governor Jan Brewer, there is a similar bill being pushed through the Georgia legislature. Supporters of House bill 1023 say it provides Georgians the…
Georgia’s Youth Celebrate Equine Championship Day
ATLANTA, GA - Young horsemen from every corner of the state will convene at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 4 for the Fifth Annual Youth Equine Championship Day. The occasion honors young people…
“Who Killed K.J.” Rally to be Held in…
ATLANTA, GA - The parents of Kendrick Johnson, the Lowndes High student whose body was found inside a rolled-up gym mat, plan to hold a rally at the state Capitol in their son's honor. The…