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…
Douglas man sentenced on meth distribution charges
Release: Coffee County man sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution Convicted felon operated pill factory in his home BRUNSWICK, GA: A Coffee County man who operated a pill factory was sentenced to more than…
Augusta elected official charged with destroying records
Release: Augusta commissioner charged with destroying records, lying to federal investigators Charges carry possible penalty of up to 20 years in prison, substantial fines USA v SIAS indictmentUSA v SIAS penalty certification AUGUSTA, GA: An…
AG Carr opposes new guides on gender specific…
Release: Atlanta, GA - In a letter to President Joe Biden, Attorney General Carr, along with 20 other state attorneys general, voiced opposition to the unlawful regulatory guidance recently issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity…
Layoffs only ten percent of GA’s latest UI…
Release: Only Ten Percent of UI Initial Claims Due to Layoffs Last week, regular UI initial claims totaled 19,761, down 988 over the previous week, the lowest number of weekly claims in 2021. However, a recent GDOL report…
FDC offers $1K hiring incentive for new officers
Release: FDC Announces Hiring Bonuses https://youtu.be/85wFFaGoTSs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is providing $1,000 bonuses for newly certified correctional officers at select institutions across the state. No experience is necessary to apply,…
Governor Kemp appoints a GDOR Interim Commissioner
Release: Frank O'Connell Sworn in as Interim Commissioner On Tuesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp swore in Francis "Frank" O'Connell as interim Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue. Commissioner O'Connell will succeed David Curry, who…
Lowndes Health Department hosting Back-To-School Bash
Don’t Wait to Schedule Immunization Appointments VALDOSTA - Lowndes County Health Department encourages parents to not wait until the last minute to get their child’s back to school vaccinations. To make the process easier for parents,…
MCCD reports results of joint agency SafeDRIVE campaign
Release: Motor Carrier Compliance Officers Encourage Commercial Drivers to Drive Safely (ATLANTA, GA) – The Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) participated in SafeDRIVE, June 22-24, along with fellow law…