Dougherty County temporarily suspends Fall sports

Release: ALBANY, Ga. -- The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is temporarily suspending fall sports through September due to concerns associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. The move applies to Football, Softball and Cross Country. “We are eager…

Board of Education

Lowndes County Schools move Fall Break dates

Release: LCS - Amended 2020-2021 School Calendar During the August 10 school board meeting, an amendment to the 2020-2021 school calendar was approved by the board.  The amendment moves the October Fall Break and Student…

Wiregrass waives Out-of-State tuition for two semesters

Release: Wiregrass Tech waives Out-of-State Tuition for Fall and Spring Semesters Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is temporarily accepting out-of-state students at in-state tuition rates for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Semesters.  This was…

GHSA to discuss fall sports Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Georgia High School Association will discuss concerns about high school fall sports brought up by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Last Friday, July 31, Dr. Kathleen Toomey told Georgia superintendents that…

Board of Education

LCS Board Meeting – live stream tonight

(July 20, 2020) Release: The Lowndes County Board of Education Meeting will be held this evening at 6:00 pm. - 1592 Norman Drive.  The meeting will be live streamed:  https://youtu.be/3IoT5KxTZeg  

Junior colleges moving back most fall sports

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has updated its plan of action for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year. Following a Board of Regents vote, the majority of junior college sports competition will be moved…

LCS to offer back to school options

Release: As of today, we are planning for teachers to return Monday, August 3 and students Friday, August 7 for the 2020-2021 school year. Lowndes County Schools will offer face-to-face and virtual options. Specific details…