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…
GBI charges Gwinnett County man for child exploitation
Release: Gwinnett County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children Lawrenceville, GA (May 3, 2021) – On Friday, April 30, 2021, Gwinnett County resident, Travis Clark, age 24, was charged with five counts of Sexual…
DFCS announces Child Abuse Prevention Month theme
Release: Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognizes Everyone’s Role in Creating Communities Where All Children and Families Belong ATLANTA –The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children…
Colquitt County man arrested for the sexual exploitation…
Release: Moultrie, GA (March 31, 2021) – On Monday, March 29, 2021, Colquitt County resident, Mackenzie Rogers, age 31, was charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material) by…
Turner plans to build children’s museum on new…
Release: Turner Center Acquires Property to Build Children’s Art Museum in 2022 The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts has acquired the former Synovus Bank property near Downtown Valdosta, expanding the Center’s campus located…
Hostage situation leads to officer involved shooting
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Centerville MARCH 21, 2021 Centerville, GA (March 21, 2021) – On Sunday, March 21, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer…
DFCS and Mexican Consulate aim to improve child…
Release: Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and Mexican Consulate Enter Memorandum of Understanding to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes ATLANTA – Recently, the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and the Mexican Consulate…
Georgia adds more online options for food stamp…
Release: ATLANTA – Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery delivery, and Food Lion are partnering to provide greater access to low-income families that rely on public assistance when ordering groceries for same-day curbside…
GA providing supplemental funding to feed vulnerable families
Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is pleased to announce the distribution of $11.9 million in supplemental Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to partner agencies to help…