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…
Two mental health providers convicted for Medicaid fraud
Release: Florida Counseling Center Owner and Provider Convicted Of Medicaid Fraud, Conspiracy, False Statements, And Identity Theft TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, recently announced the…
Valdosta shows improved unemployment rates
Release: Valdosta Posts Positive Numbers Across the Board in February Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Valdosta saw positive over-the-month measures for every key indicator in February. “February’s numbers are a strong indication the state is…
Reptile dealer illegally smuggles wildlife in Valdosta
Release: Reptile Dealer Arrested on Lacey Act and Firearms Charges A South Carolina man was arrested on March 30 on Lacey Act and firearms charges. A federal judge in the Middle District of Georgia, unsealed…
Electric overload causes Valdosta fire on Lasalle Drive
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Lasalle Drive On Monday, April 5, 2021, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 2046 Lasalle Drive. The call came…
Carjacker who crashed a stolen vehicle pleads guilty
Release: Carjacking conviction sends Savannah man to federal prison Defendant crashed car after stealing it at gunpoint SAVANNAH, GA: A Savannah man will spend nearly eight years in federal prison after admitting to a carjacking…
Scammers take advantage of vaccination urgency in Georgia
Release: Carr and GaDPH Warn of Covid-19 Vaccine Scams ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr and the Georgia Department of Health are again warning Georgians that scammers have been trying to exploit the vaccine…
Georgia announces 4 million COVID vaccines administered
Release: Gov. Kemp: Georgia Has Administered Over 4 Million Vaccine Doses Atlanta, GA – As of Saturday, April 3, the Georgia Department of Public Health's (DPH) vaccine dashboard reported that Georgia has administered over 4 million…
Mental health first aid training beginning in April
Release: In coordination with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 4 Field Office, Legacy Behavioral Health Service sand Lowndes County Board of Commissioners will host a series of Mental Health First Aid trainings beginning…