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…
VFD to host annual 9/11 Memorial 5K (VIDEO)
VALDOSTA, Ga.— The Valdosta Fire Department extends an invitation to the public to participate in their annual 9/11 Memorial 5K. This event recognizes first responders who were killed or impacted as the first to respond…
GDOE opens new K-12 math standards for public…
Release: GaDOE posts mathematics standards for 30-day public comment period MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us July 22, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Education has posted new K-12 Mathematics Standards for a 30-day public…
Georgia’s labor force data release by GDOL
Release: GDOL Releases June Area Labor Force Data Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently released June labor force information for Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), Regional Commissions (RCs), and select counties. These statistics can be…
Valdosta Sees an Increase in Jobs in June
Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Valdosta saw an increase in jobs over-the-month and over-the-year in June. "We are continuing to see an increase in the number of jobs available and very…
Five defendants in Georgia gun store burglary plead…
Release: Fifth defendant related to gun store burglary admits possessing stolen firearm Nearly 20 weapons, ammo taken during Bryan County break-in SAVANNAH, GA: All defendants linked to a 2020 Bryan County gun store burglary have…
Valdosta Middle School named a 2020-21 Reward School
VALDOSTA, GA - Valdosta Middle School has been named a 2020-21 Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education. For more details, see the official GDOE release below. Release: Georgia Department of Education releases list…
Valdosta Battle of the Badges happening July 28
Release: As a reminder our Fire and Police Departments are hosting a blood-drive through the Red Cross. The Battle of the Badges Blood-Drive is next Wednesday, July 28. It will be held between 10 am…
Felon convicted for violent crime spree across Georgia
Release: Violent felon convicted for crime spree that included a carjacking, attempted robbery, and firearm offenses Defendant faces sentence of at least 14 years in prison SAVANNAH, GA: A U.S. District Court jury found a…