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…
Police investigating shooting in Thomasville
Release: On June 22, 2020 at approximetely 1:00 am, the Thomasville Police Dept. responded to the area of Cassidy Road and Vine Street in reference to a shooting incident. The responding officers came into contact…
Georgia House backs effort to dissolve police department
ATLANTA, GA - On Friday, the Georgia House backed an attempt to dissolve the Glynn County Police Department after its handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case. This, according to a report on AJC. The House…
Georgia seeks waiver of 2020-21 standardized testing
Release: Gov. Kemp, GaDOE Issue Joint Statement: Georgia Will Seek Standardized Testing Waiver for 2020-21 JUNE 18, 2020 Atlanta, GA - Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods of the Georgia Department…
DDS warns against appointment charge scams
Release: Department of Driver Services (DDS) Warns Unofficial DMV Websites/Apps Charging for Appointments Charging for Appointments JUNE 17, 2020 ATLANTA – Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Spencer R. Moore urges customers to be aware…
L4GA grants of $22 million awarded by GDOE
Release: Georgia Department of Education awards $22 million to school districts in second round of L4GA literacy grants MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us, 404-416-2286 June 18, 2020 – The Georgia Department of Education is awarding…
Valdosta Police Department hiring event
Release: Valdosta Police Department is Hiring. We are holding an open testing on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 9am. We allow entrance starting at 8:30am. The test is limited to the first 20 people that…
U.S. Transportation launches new automated vehicle initiative
Release: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces First Participants in New Automated Vehicle Initiative to Improve Safety, Testing, and Public Engagement June 15, 2020 | Washington, DC The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced nine…
DCA commends Colquitt on record archive renovation
Release: PlanFirst Success Story: Colquitt County PlanFirst DCA’s PlanFirst program recognizes and rewards Georgia communities that clearly demonstrate an established pattern of successfully implementing their Local Comprehensive Plan. Our PlanFirst “Success Story” series highlights these…