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 Department of Corrections cancel hiring events
Release: In an abundance of caution, the Georgia Department of Corrections has decided to cancel the following hiring events: Thursday, March 19 – Collins Hill Library, Lawrenceville, GA for Phillips State Prison Thursday, March 19…
Gov. Kemp orders all Georgia K-12 schools and…
The AJC reports that Governor Kemp has ordered the closure of all K-12 schools (elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools) in Georgia through the end of March. This decision comes as part of the ongoing effort…
DPH confirm another COVID-19 case in Lowndes
Release: VALDOSTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of one new case of COVID-19. The individual is a resident of Lowndes County and is not hospitalized. This individual does share…
Azalea Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
Release: It is with an extremely heavy heart and profound sadness that I must announce the cancellation of the 2020 Azalea Festival. My Board, volunteers, and I worked very hard all day setting up Drexel…
COVID-19 update for city of Valdosta
Release: Over the last several weeks, the City of Valdosta has been closely monitoring the recent reports and information on COVID 19, commonly referred to as coronavirus. Like you, we have watched as this illness…
Moody AFB operating on limited personnel
Release: MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Moody Air Force Base released all non-Mission Essential Personnel at 2 p.m. local, Thursday, March 12, and they will return to duty no earlier than Monday, March 27. All…
Georgia to declare public health emergency
Release: Atlanta, GA – Following President Trump’s national emergency declaration today, Governor Kemp issued the following statement: “Based on President Trump's emergency declaration, I will declare a public health emergency for the State of Georgia tomorrow…
Lowndes County Government Offices Remain Open
Press Release: Lowndes County, Georgia – Lowndes County officials continue to monitor local conditions as a result of COVID-19. Friday afternoon, the decision was made to keep county government offices open based on criteria set forth…