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…
Leon Co. Jail vendor tests positive for COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE, FL - According to a WCTV report, a local vendor who serviced the Leon County Detention Facility has tested positive for the COVID-19. Deputies say the vendor had visited the facility three separate times…
Tift County COVID-19 related death
Release: Tifton – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed a COVID-19 related death of a resident in Tift County. The person was a 62-year old female with underlying medical conditions…
GA gas prices continue to decline due to…
Release: ATLANTA, GA., (April 6, 2020) — Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.77 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 8 cents less than a…
Theatre Guild response to COVID-19
Release: Theatre Guild Valdosta, like so many other parts of our everyday lives, has been affected by the ongoing situation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, March 16 at a special Board of Directors meeting,…
Lowndes Co. Schools open five cafeterias to provide…
Release: Recognizing many students eat two meals a day at school, Lowndes County Schools is opening five school cafeterias to provide meals to students. Minimizing contact is key in managing COVID-19; therefore, these are all…
Atlanta Hotel Donated to Help the Homeless Quarantine
ATLANTA, Ga — Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a member of the Georgia Corona Virus Task Force, made the announcement that a hotel has been donated to serve those in need. According to 11Alive, Bottoms…
Unemployment Benefits Expands as Claims Increase
ATLANTA, Ga. — Unemployment claims have nearly doubled in the past week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Henry Herald, Governor Brian Kemp has responded to the claims spike by allowing the…
Lowndes has first death from COVID-19
Release: Valdosta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the District’s first COVID-19 related death of a resident in Lowndes County. The person was a 66-year old male with underlying…