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…
Wiregrass GOAL and Rick Perkins winners named state…
Release: Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson announces college GOAL Winner Jacquelyn Mallard and Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Mike Day have been named as state finalist. The college learned that they had two…
City of Valdosta offers ‘National Pet Fire Safety…
Release: “National Pet Fire Safety Day” Tips to Keep Pets Safe from House Fires July 15th is recognized as “National Pet Fire Safety Day.” This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets…
Thirteen deaths caused in travel over July 4th…
Release: ATLANTA - Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 12 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 13 deaths across Georgia during the July Fourth holiday travel period. This year, the holiday travel period was 54 hours long. It began at 6 p.m.…
DragonCon Atlanta goes virtual for Labor Day
DragonCon, one of the largest sci-fi/fantasy pop culture events in the U.S., has decided to terminate the in-person convention due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. As stated on the DragonCon website, "After many…
Georgia set to host first U.S. pro tennis…
The Lifetime Athletic and Tennis in Peachtree, GA will host the United States' first professional tennis cup with fans since the Coronavirus shutdowns began. The event will be a DraftKings All-American Team Cup in which…
Red Cross offers tips for Independence Day safety
Release: Georgia’s Red Cross Offers 20 Ways to Stay Safe as You Celebrate the Fourth of July ATLANTA, GA, July 2, 2020 — The Fourth of July is just ahead, a time when people typically…
City of Valdosta announces July 4 sanitation schedule
Press Release: The City of Valdosta will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. The Sanitation Division will collect residential garbage ONLY on Friday, July 3rd, which will allow sanitation workers to…
GDOT will limit construction over holiday weekend
Release: Georgia DOT Restricts Construction Related Lane Closures Statewide During Fourth of July Holiday ATLANTA, GA – To alleviate Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending construction-related lane…