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…
Chris Carr speaks on elder abuse
Release: Carr Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Encourages Georgians to Learn Signs of Elder Abuse June 15, 2020 ATLANTA, GA – Some statistics show that at least one in ten adults over 65 will…
VLPRA plans fireworks show for July 4
Release: VLPRA HOSTS COMMUNITY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is hosting South Georgia’s largest fireworks show on Independence Day. VLPRA’s annual Fireworks Spectacular will be held on Saturday, July 4th at nightfall (starting…
Hahira cancels Independence Day event
According to their Facebook page, Hahira Happenings, the city of Hahira has cancelled their Independence Day event. The event was scheduled for June 27 and was cancelled due to COVID-19. See post below:
Memorial Travel Death Toll in Georgia Reaches 15
Release: Fifteen People Killed in Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period Crashes MAY 26, 2020 ATLANTA – Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 13 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 15 deaths across Georgia during the Memorial Day holiday…
Lowndes County encourages citizens to remember the fallen
Release: Lowndes County, Georgia – As Memorial Day approaches amidst the social distancing requirements brought on by COVID-19, a reminder that life is precious and that one well lived should be honored, is more apparent…
Memorial Day gas prices projected lowest in nearly…
In light of multiple states reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns, gas prices are back on the rise. Though gas prices are creeping back up toward the $2.00 mark nationally, this Memorial Day weekend marks a unique…
Valdosta Sanitation Adjusts Schedule for Memorial Day
Release: The City of Valdosta will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The Sanitation Division will collect residential garbage only on Monday, May 25. Citizens who normally have their sanitation collected…
Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed
SAVANNAH, Ga. — In just a couple of days, Savannah's downtown area was expected to be filled with thousands of tourists for its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. However, like Boston, Chicago, New York City,…