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…
Public can view the upcoming State Board of…
Release: March 20, 2020 – The State Board of Education will hold a called board meeting via teleconference on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss and consider legal, personnel, and student waivers. The…
Georgia’s DECAL helping families find child care during…
Release: ATLANTA, Ga., (March 20, 2020) – Searching for high quality child care can be a daunting experience. Add a pandemic like COVID-19 and the search can be even more of a challenge. The Georgia…
Agriculture Recognized as Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19 Response
Release: Atlanta, GA- Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is applauding the Secretary of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for releasing a memo giving guidance regarding the critical infrastructure industry during the…
Red Cross encouraging blood donations at centers due…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 5,000 Red Cross donation events have had to be canceled; including over 250 events here in Georgia. Despite many doctors postponing non-essential surgeries, the need for blood donations…
3/20 Valdosta-Lowndes COVID-19 UPDATE
Release: Valdosta-Lowndes County, Ga. – City of Valdosta and Lowndes County officials are closely monitoring information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the Georgia Department of Public Health, and…
Tift Health Dept. employee tests positive for COVID-19
Tifton – An employee of the HIV Clinic at the Tift County Health Department has tested positive for COVID-19. Public health officials were notified late on March 18 of the diagnosis. The 14-day incubation period of…
Organic peanut cooperative seeks farmers for 2020 crop
Camilla, Ga. (March 20, 2020) — The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA), a farmer-owned marketing cooperative, is planning two upcoming meetings for producers interested in growing Certified Organic peanuts in 2020. Due to concerns about…
Valdosta City Schools encourages students to stay engaged,…
Release: While Valdosta City Schools is closed during the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, we are unable to offer online learning options and/or direct educational services to the general student population. At this time we cannot ensure…