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…
CSX pays $95K in back wages to whistleblower…
Release: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ORDERS CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. TO REINSTATE, PAY BACK WAGES AND DAMAGES TO EMPLOYEE WHO REPORTED HAZARD, INJURY ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
Wild Adventures and Wiregrass team for apprenticeship program
Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Wild Adventures are partnering to provide an apprenticeship opportunity for Wild Adventures employees receiving training through Wiregrass’ Economic Development. The apprenticeship program is a method of training…
Lowndes Co Health Dept & Lake Park Clinic…
Release: VALDOSTA – The Lowndes County Health Department General Clinic as well as Lake Park Clinic will be closed Monday, August 24, due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Patients will be contacted to reschedule…
Ray Brown named Valdosta employee of the month
Release: Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson, and Public Works Director, Richard Hardy honored Heavy Equipment Operator, Ray Brown as the August 2020 Employee of the Month at the Aug. 6, City Council meeting. Brown received…
UGA confirms 143 COVID-19 cases
ATHENS, GA - According to a WSB-TV report, the University of Georgia Health Center has confirmed that 143 members of the university community, including students and employees, have tested positive for COVID-19 The university did…
FDC Honors Correctional Employee Appreciation Week
Release: FDC Recognizes Correctional Employee Appreciation Week TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is pleased to recognize the unwavering commitment of Florida’s correctional professionals by celebrating Correctional Employee Appreciation Week May 3-9, 2020.…
$7 Million in Unpaid Claims Leads DOL to…
Release: U.S. Department of Labor Sues Advance Benefits Management Systems and Fiduciaries Alleging Misuse Led To More Than $7,000,000 in Unpaid Claims ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against Advance Benefits…
Ex-employee allegedly stole $163K from church
GAINEVILLE, GA - The AJC reports that within two weeks of letting employee Stacy Lynne Richardson go, a Gainesville church discovered that that they were missing approximately $163,000 worth of funds. According to the Hall…