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…
FL man scam hotels pretending to be part…
Release: Rapper scammer sentenced to prison for faking association with musical group in conspiracy to cheat hotels, studios, limo services Second defendant awaits sentencing AUGUSTA, GA: A Florida man has been sentenced to seven years…
Lowndes Fire Rescue’s Sparky recognized for 70th year…
Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue Celebrates Sparky the Fire Dog’s 70th Birthday Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), celebrates his 70th birthday this month, reflecting on a legacy and impact that…
Iraqi citizen accused of smuggling firearms through Georgia
Release: Accused Iraqi gun smuggler arraigned in U.S. District Court in Savannah Indictment alleges multiple charges related to illegal firearms shipment SAVANNAH, GA: An Iraqi national has appeared in U.S. District Court in Savannah after…
$277 Million in COVID-19 response funds transferred to…
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces $277 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding to GDOT for Rural Projects Funds will speed up projects in rural Georgia by thirteen years Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced…
VPD hosts birthday surprise for 4 year old…
Release: Kendan Gore's love of law enforcement earned him an extra special birthday surprise today. Even though he only turned 4, he is ready to join the police department! Happiest of birthdays, "Sergeant" Kendan Gore…
Hiring event with the Valdosta Police Department
Release: Come join the Valdosta Police Department. We are holding an open testing hiring event on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6pm. We allow entrance starting at 5:30pm. The test is limited to the first…
GDEcD splits $20K grant among projects to support…
Release: Explore Georgia Awards Grants to Support Tourism Funding will aid in the development of new and expanding tourism offerings ATLANTA —Explore Georgia, the tourism division within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced recently…
GDOL warns that working while collecting UI is…
Release: Georgians Returning to Work and Failing to Report Wages Are Committing Fraud Atlanta, GA – According to a Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) report, in the past five months, almost 10,000 Georgians have returned to…