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…
Army Applications Accepted Online to Slow COVID-19
Press Release: U.S. Army recruiters accepting virtual applications JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While social distancing remains a part of daily life throughout the nation, U.S. Army recruiters in Jacksonville are using online applications and virtual interviews…
Local school systems confirm closure for the school…
On Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp ordered that K-12 schools stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Afterward, both Lowndes County Schools and Valdosta City Schools published releases about the closures. Each school…
Lanier Co. has first confirmed COVID-19 case
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in Lanier County. The individual is currently hospitalized, and the source of exposure is unknown. To…
Kemp closes schools for the year, preparing a…
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp said he is preparing to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Details of the order are expected Thursday with the rules to take effect…
Florida Sheriff Rants Over Actions of GA Senator…
As reported by AJC, a St. George Island sheriff became heated when he learned that GA Senator Bruce Thompson had come home to his beach house on the island despite being infected with the Coronavirus.…
Echols Co. enacts local emergency management order
On Wednesday, the Echols County Board of Commissioners signed a Local Emergency Management Purpose Order. This order, which went into effect at 12 noon, includes Voluntary Stay At Home instructions and prohibition of gatherings of…
Alcohol sales skyrocket during pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol sales in the United States have been surging. According to Nielsen market research, in the week ending on March 21, sales of alcoholic beverages went up 55%…
High Speed Internet for Low Income Families Listed…
As is brought out by Education Matters on GPB, Coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for many companies to keep their doors open and provide jobs to the communities. In recognition of the economic impact…