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…
Dougherty County temporarily suspends Fall sports
Release: ALBANY, Ga. -- The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is temporarily suspending fall sports through September due to concerns associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. The move applies to Football, Softball and Cross Country. “We are eager…
GSC and Valdosta State postpone football and more
On Wednesday, the Gulf South Conference and Valdosta State University officially announced that all football, basketball, soccer and volleyball competition will be postponed until at least the beginning of 2021. The decision is based on…
Valdosta public hearing for Temporary Utility Grant
Release: Virtual Public Hearing for the City of Valdosta’s Grant Allocation under the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (CDBG-CV) Program from the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban…
GA Superintendent addresses return to school concerns
Release: Statement from State School Superintendent Richard Woods on return to school concerns “As the school year begins, schools across our state are working hard to serve students, whether virtually or in-person. They are implementing…
GEMA/HS Update on PPE Delivery to Schools
Release: Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) reported the following numbers on the delivery of PPE and critical supplies to Georgia schools as students…
Kemp signs law protecting GA businesses from COVID-19…
Governor Brian Kemp recently signed into law Senate Bill 359, which provides liability protection for certain organizations, such as businesses and healthcare providers, from COVID-19 related lawsuits. The purpose of SB 359, as reported by…
FEA files motion to stop Florida school openings
The Florida Education Association (FEA) have filed a motion to delay the opening of public school campuses as COVID-19 cases are increasing statewide. Attorneys for FEA will meet with a judge (online) Wednesday to ask…
GHSA to discuss fall sports Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Georgia High School Association will discuss concerns about high school fall sports brought up by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Last Friday, July 31, Dr. Kathleen Toomey told Georgia superintendents that…