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…
Five Points restaurant flagged for improper grease disposal
Release: Grease Buildup Leads to Manhole Blockage On June 23, at approximately 7:50 a.m., City of Valdosta crews responded to a report from a city utility worker in the area of North Ashley Street and…
GA farmer debarred for Visa violations
Release: U.S. Department of Labor Debars Georgia Berry Farmer For Violating Guest Worker Visa Requirements POULAN, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has debarred Reyes Quality Berry Farm LLC – based…
Chris Carr speaks on elder abuse
Release: Carr Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Encourages Georgians to Learn Signs of Elder Abuse June 15, 2020 ATLANTA, GA – Some statistics show that at least one in ten adults over 65 will…
$54K in back wages repaid by grocery chain
Release: Grocery Chain Pays $54,935 in Back Wages, Damages For Violating Federal Minimum Wage and Overtime Wage Laws in Georgia, South Carolina SAVANNAH, GA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour…
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…
Gary Goff Appointed NCAA D2 Committee Member
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Gary Goff, head football coach of the VSU Blazers, has been appointed to the NCAA Division II Football Committee. According to VSU Athletics, his term on the committee will extend from September 1,…
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Make Human Trafficking Arrest
VALDOSTA - On Thursday, the Special Operations Division of the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office arrested Javarice Raydale Ware for Human Trafficking. Specifically, he was charged for the trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude.…
Traffic Shifted on N. Patterson and College for…
VALDOSTA -- The City of Valdosta Stormwater Division will repair the catch basin located on the corner of N. Patterson and College Streets, on Wednesday, Dec. 17 and Thursday, Dec. 18. Due to the nature…