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…
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,…
Lowndes schools address students returning, COVID-19
Release: Good Evening Viking Family, This is Lauren Pope, Director of Public Relations for Lowndes County Schools. This is a reminder that students will return to school on Thursday, January 6th. We are looking forward…
SGMC Update on COVID-19
Release: South Georgia Medical Center is seeing a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 tests being performed throughout the system, as well as a rise in the number of positive cases. Over the last…
First case of Omicron variant detected in Georgia
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in Georgia. The individual recently traveled from South Africa and developed mild symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Genomic sequencing…
Flu or COVID-19: Determining difference not so simple
Release: Flu cases across the region are beginning to rise. As we approach peak flu season and with COVID-19 cases still being diagnosed each day across our area, many people want to know “How will…
LCS weekly COVID update
Release: For the past 7 days, 99.92% of our 12,074 staff & students were at school and work. Those off-campus include 4 positive cases and 6 community exposures. Virtual instruction is offered to any student…
VCS weekly COVID update
Release: The graphic below reflects all COVID-19 data that was reported to us from Saturday, November 13 through Friday, November 19. On Monday, November 29, we will post data that reflects Saturday, November 20 through…