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…
Kemp changes course on mask mandates
After opposing local face mask mandates for months, Governor Kemp reversed course on Saturday by signing an executive order that gives many Georgia cities/counties the ability to require masks in public in order to slow…
First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Berrien County
Release: NASHVILLE - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the first COVID-19 related death of a resident of Berrien County. The individual was a 75-year old male who was not…
Georgia seeing ‘widespread and expanding’ COVID spread warns…
According to AJC, a leaked White House coronavirus task force report warns of "widespread and expanding" COVID-19 infections in Georgia and strongly recommends a statewide mandate for wearing masks. The report stated that the current…
GSC and Valdosta State postpone football and more
On Wednesday, the Gulf South Conference and Valdosta State University officially announced that all football, basketball, soccer and volleyball competition will be postponed until at least the beginning of 2021. The decision is based on…
Valdosta public hearing for Temporary Utility Grant
Release: Virtual Public Hearing for the City of Valdosta’s Grant Allocation under the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (CDBG-CV) Program from the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban…
GA Superintendent addresses return to school concerns
Release: Statement from State School Superintendent Richard Woods on return to school concerns “As the school year begins, schools across our state are working hard to serve students, whether virtually or in-person. They are implementing…
GEMA/HS Update on PPE Delivery to Schools
Release: Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) reported the following numbers on the delivery of PPE and critical supplies to Georgia schools as students…
FEA files motion to stop Florida school openings
The Florida Education Association (FEA) have filed a motion to delay the opening of public school campuses as COVID-19 cases are increasing statewide. Attorneys for FEA will meet with a judge (online) Wednesday to ask…