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…
VFD holds annual Shop with a Firefighter event
Release: VFD holds Annual Shop with a Firefighter Event On Tuesday, December 15, the Valdosta Fire Department held their annual Shop with a Firefighter event at the Walmart Supercenter on Norman Drive. The purpose of…
Valdosta YMCA offering E-learning camp
In response to the Valdosta City Schools early dismissal, the Valdosta-Lowndes County YMCA is offering an Onsite Virtual Learning Camp with E-learning. This special camp is for children aged 5 - 12 and is located…
Valdosta Police Department and Pizza Hut team up…
The Valdosta community is hard at work to ensure everyone has a wonderful Christmas holiday. The Valdosta Police Department has announced a partnership with Pizza Hut to collect toys to benefit Toys For Tots, which…
VLPRA presents “S’mores & More”
Release: The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority is bringing the fall fun home with our autumn-themed “S'mores & More” activity kits. VLPRA is giving out about 100 free bags filled with s'mores kits, crafts, and games for…
Former Forsyth Chief Deputy arrested for child exploitation
Release: Former Law Enforcement Officer Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Canton, GA (November 10, 2020) – On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, former Forsyth County Chief Deputy Grady Sanford, age 56, was…
Former Fitzgerald Police Captain charged with Sexual Exploitation…
Release: Ben Hill County, GA (November 3, 2020) – On Friday, October 30, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested former Fitzgerald Police Captain Allen E. Pope, age 54, on sexual exploitation of children charges. …
DFCS opens Low-Income Energy Assistance Program November 2
Release: The Low‐Income Home Energy Assistance Program opens Nov. 2 ATLANTA — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), will be available Nov. 2,…
DFCS recertification program resumes
Release: DFCS resumes processing program recertifications SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 ATLANTA, GA – Program recertification periods for Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) constituents, that were previously suspended due to COVID-19, have now resumed. The Supplemental…