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…
Lowndes has first death from COVID-19
Release: Valdosta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the District’s first COVID-19 related death of a resident in Lowndes County. The person was a 66-year old male with underlying…
Turner Center Brings Art to Valdosta During Closure
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Despite necessary closure of their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts' employees are still compelled to bring art to the community. On March 27, the Turner…
Preschools will Remain Closed Until April 24th
In line with Governor Kemp's mandate regarding primary and secondary schools, the Georgia Department of Early Child Care and Learning has chosen to require all Georgia Pre-K programs to also remain closed until April 24,…
Two VSU Employees test positive for COVID-19
VALDOSTA, GA - Valdosta State University has confirmed that two employees, a staff member and a faculty member, have tested positive for COVID-19. Both of them are now recovering at home, and the Georgia Department…
Lowndes-Valdosta issue revised Emergency Management Order
Press Release Valdosta-Lowndes County, Ga. – Lowndes County and the Cities of Valdosta, Hahira and Lake Park issued a revised Emergency Management Purpose Order on Thursday, March 26, 2020, which places additional guidelines for local businesses…
Lowndes County Schools extend closure
Release: All Lowndes County Schools will remain closed through at least April 24. Governor Kemp issued an order that all of Georgia’s K-12 schools will remain closed through at least April 24, 2020. According to…
Valdosta City Schools extend closure through at least…
Release: Today, March 26, Governor Brian Kemp ordered all Georgia K-12 schools to remain closed through at least April 24, in an effort to fight the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to an article in…
Kemp orders Georgia schools to remain closed
According to the AJC on Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp has ordered that Georgia public schools remain closed until at least April 24, 2020. This decision, as part of the ongoing effort to fight the COVID-19…