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…
Georgia DHS implementing new protocols in response to…
Release: ATLANTA – In alignment with Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s call to limit in-person contact across the state, the Department of Human Services is implementing new office protocols in response to COVID-19. Beginning Monday, March 23,…
Winn-Dixie announces special hours, hiring
Release: Dear Winn‑Dixie Customers, We have two important updates we'd like to share with you: 1) New Store Hours Starting on Friday, March 20th, all Winn‑Dixie stores will close nightly at 8 p.m. This change…
Learning Opportunities for LHS students during closure
Release: LeAnne McCall, Principal Good afternoon parents and students, As you are aware, school systems across Georgia are closed through March 31st to help address concerns regarding COVID 19. In an effort to provide academic…
Lanier Co Sheriff’s Office closing lobby
Release: Starting Monday, March 23 rd , 2020 until further notice, the lobby at the Lanier County Sheriff’s Office will be closed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus to the public and to…
Lowndes Co Schools Providing Support to Students and…
Release: “Recognizing many students eat two meals a day at school, Lowndes County Schools partnered with community members to provide food to students and their families during the school closure,” according to Sandra Wilcher, Director…
Parents/Students can expect no state testing in GA…
Release: March 20, 2020 – Following an announcement from the U.S. Department of Education today inviting states to request waivers from federal assessment requirements, State School Superintendent Richard Woods affirmed that the Georgia Department of Education…
GA sees a 46% increase in COVID-19 cases…
According to a report on AJC, the state of Georgia saw a 46% increase in COVID-19 cases and 3 additional deaths on Friday as compared to the day before. This data from the Georgia Department…
Tift, Turner Counties see first Coronavirus cases
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19. One is a resident of Tift County and one is a resident of Turner County. The individual…