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…
LCS weekly COVID update
The latest COVID-19 numbers from Lowndes County Schools. Release: Virtual instruction is offered to any student while quarantined or isolated if the COVID Reporting form is completed, located on our website under For Families/COVID Reporting.
Lowndes County Schools remain open
While Valdosta City Schools are temporarily closed due to COVID cases, Lowndes County Schools will remain open. Release: As a system, we continue to believe in the power of in-person learning; therefore, we continue to…
Valdosta City Schools closing through January 18 due…
Due to a large increase in COVID exposures and absenteeism, all Valdosta City Schools will close from Friday, January 14 through Tuesday, January 18. Release: Positive COVID cases are on the rise across the country…
DPH does not recommend required negative COVID-19 tests…
Local Public Health officials want to remind employers that it is not recommended to require a negative COVID-19 test before allowing employees to return to work after they have tested positive for COVID-19. Release: VALDOSTA…
DPH COVID-19 Daily Status Report issues resolved
The electronic laboratory reporting issues on COVID-19 that occurred last week has been identified, investigated, and fix according to DPH. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Daily Status Report updated as scheduled and…
GEER II funding supports education during pandemic
Additional Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER II) was given to recipients to support education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the recipients of Round 1 of the second installment of…
COVID cases surging in South Georgia
Release: VALDOSTA – COVID cases are on the rise as the nation battles the newest surge. Omicron is spreading rapidly and that includes the 10 counties served by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health…
Face masks required for court in Southern Judicial…
According to the Southern Judicial Circuit of Georgia's official website, face masks will once again be required in Brooks, Colquitt, Echols, Lowndes, and Thomas County courts. A posted memorandum states "All employees, attorneys, witnesses, spectator,…