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…
Ware State Prison disturbance under investigation
Release: Disturbance at Ware State Prison No Serious Injuries Reported FORSYTH, Ga. –The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating a disturbance caused by inmates at Ware State Prison in Waycross, Ga., which occurred at…
GA DDS encourages temperature safety among motorcyclists
Release: GA Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Safety Program Says: JULY 28, 2020 Summertime is a fun time to ride your motorcycle but you must employ some very different riding strategies to combat the heat.…
VFD Firefighters ‘Give Burns the Boot’ Drives Goes…
Release: The Valdosta Fire Department will kick off the annual "Give Burns the Boot" drive on Thursday, July 30, joining more than 100 other fire departments throughout the state of Georgia in raising money to…
VFD announces four new Sergeants
Release: VFD Hosts Promotion Ceremony The Valdosta City Fire Department promoted four Firefighter to Sergeant at a promotion ceremony held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in the Women’s Building, located at 1409 N Patterson St.…
GaDOE awarded $18.5 million for virtual and personalized…
Release: Georgia one of 11 states to receive Rethink K-12 Education Models grant MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us, 404-416-2286 July 30, 2020 – The Georgia Department of Education will receive an $18.5…
Suspected inmate homicide under investigation in Helena, GA
Release: Inmate Death Under Investigation FORSYTH, Ga. – Special Agents with the Georgia Department of Corrections’ (GDC) Office of Professional Standards are investigating the death of an inmate at Telfair State Prison in Helena, Georgia…
Georgia DDS implements new CDL disqualification for human…
Release: For several years, the GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) has been committed to reducing human trafficking in the transportation industry. The Agency has established a strong education and outreach program backed by Federal…
$11.8 Million invested in CARES Act for small…
Release: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $11.8 Million in CARES Act Funding to Capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to Help Small Businesses Across Georgia Respond to Coronavirus WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced…