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…
Azalea Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
Release: It is with an extremely heavy heart and profound sadness that I must announce the cancellation of the 2020 Azalea Festival. My Board, volunteers, and I worked very hard all day setting up Drexel…
COVID-19 update for city of Valdosta
Release: Over the last several weeks, the City of Valdosta has been closely monitoring the recent reports and information on COVID 19, commonly referred to as coronavirus. Like you, we have watched as this illness…
Moody AFB operating on limited personnel
Release: MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Moody Air Force Base released all non-Mission Essential Personnel at 2 p.m. local, Thursday, March 12, and they will return to duty no earlier than Monday, March 27. All…
Georgia to declare public health emergency
Release: Atlanta, GA – Following President Trump’s national emergency declaration today, Governor Kemp issued the following statement: “Based on President Trump's emergency declaration, I will declare a public health emergency for the State of Georgia tomorrow…
Lowndes County Government Offices Remain Open
Press Release: Lowndes County, Georgia – Lowndes County officials continue to monitor local conditions as a result of COVID-19. Friday afternoon, the decision was made to keep county government offices open based on criteria set forth…
VSU closes for 2 weeks over coronavirus concerns
VALDOSTA, GA - Valdosta State University has announced that they will be temporarily suspending instruction for two weeks beginning March 16, while state officials continue to assess the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. VSU is asking that…
Valdosta City Schools suspends spring sports
Release: As of Friday, March 13, Valdosta City Schools will suspend all middle and high school spring athletics indefinitely following the recommendation from the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). Our current spring athletics are baseball,…
Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed
SAVANNAH, Ga. — In just a couple of days, Savannah's downtown area was expected to be filled with thousands of tourists for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. However, like Boston, Chicago, New York City,…