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…
SJCS plans reopening for 2020 school year
Release: St. John Catholic School Announces ReOpen PlanPlan Includes Masks, Temperature Checks & Social Distancing Valdosta, GA – This past weekend, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School announced its ReOpen Plan for the 2020-2021 school…
Home Depot to require masks starting Wednesday
Release: THE HOME DEPOT TO REQUIRE FACE MASKS IN ALL U.S. STORES ATLANTA, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot® today announced that shoppers will be required to wear masks or facial coverings while inside…
Over 740 businesses make the ‘Georgia Safety Promise’
Release: 740+ Make Georgia Safety Promise Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that 744 Georgia businesses, local authorities, officials, and individuals from across the state have committed to the Georgia Safety Promise. Launched…
‘Mask Up Valdosta’ campaign launched by mayor
Release: Mayor Launches ‘Mask Up Valdosta’ Campaign Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson launched a ‘Mask Up Valdosta’ campaign on Thursday encouraging Valdosta residents to wear a face covering in public as a safeguard to slow…
DDS advises online resources for driver licensing
Release: Driver Services Says Going Online & DDS 2 GO are Best Options for Licensing Needs JUNE 08, 2020 As many continue to limit public interaction, customers are reminded that the safest and most efficient…
VSU classrooms will reopen Fall semester
https://www.facebook.com/valdostastate/photos/a.10150145590480928/10158239217095928/?type=3&theater On Monday, June 8, Valdosta State University announced that "face-to-face" classes are set to continue in the Fall semester of 2020. After being granted permission to proceed with this schedule, the VSU staff began…
Gov. Kemp press conference considers COVID-19 and protests
https://www.facebook.com/2036213049801405/videos/590687278225173/ On Tuesday, June 2, Governor Brian Kemp held a press conference which addressed the recent protests along with how they are likely to affect COVID-19 statistics. Release: Atlanta, GA – At the State Operations Center…
GDAS spends $1.7 million in virtual socializing for…
Release: Division of Aging Services to use $1.7 million grant to increase access to services and reduce social isolation ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) will work to reduce social isolation for older…