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…
$10 Million for special needs families reimbursing available
Release: Applications Open for Families of Children with Special Needs Reimbursement Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Education have opened the applications for the Families of Children with Special Needs…
Over 4.5 Million COVID-19 vaccines administered in GA
Release: Georgia Administers 4.5 Million Vaccines Atlanta, GA - Recently, the Georgia Department of Public Health vaccine dashboard reported over 4.5 million vaccines have been administered in the state of Georgia. Over 3 million Georgians have received at…
VFD Lieutenant Robert Mercer honored as Employee of…
Release: Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson and Fire Chief, Brian Boutwell honored Lieutenant Robert Mercer as the April 2021 Employee of the Month at the April 8, City Council meeting. Mercer received a framed certificate,…
Five new officers sworn in to the VPD
Release: Valdosta Police Department Welcomes Five New Officers On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, five new officers were sworn in at the Valdosta Police Department by Judge Richard M. Cowart. The officers were accompanied by their…
Georgians prepare to reapply for UI as their…
Release: Thousands of Georgians Reapplying for UI Benefits Due to End of Benefit Year Atlanta, GA – Although businesses are starting to return to full capacity as more individuals receive vaccinations, many Georgians are still out…
Bridge in Early County to close for replacement
Release: Early County bridge closing for replacement BLAKELY – Georgia Department of Transportation continues to reduce the number of deficient county bridges with the upcoming replacement of the Little Kolomoki Creek bridge, which is scheduled to close…
OSHA investigates Gainesville liquid nitrogen incident
Release: OSHA CONTINUES INVESTIGATION INTO JANUARY FATAL INCIDENT AT FOUNDATION FOOD GROUP SERVICES IN GAINESVILLE Agency encourages workers to share information to assist in the investigation ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health…
EPD’s Vehicle Emissions Inspections reopen April 9
Release: Emissions Test System Restored APRIL 07, 2021 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) are notifying motorists that the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program has been…