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…
FEMA works with residents to apply for hurricane…
ATLANTA - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are working in Hurricane Idalia impacted areas to apply for assistance and other resources. Release: FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in communities impacted by Hurricane…
Georgia Department of Agriculture working for expanded disaster…
LOWNDES CO. - While Lowndes, Cook and Glynn counties have already been approved, the GDA are pushing for expanded disaster declarations for all impacted counties. Release: In response to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s request, President…
Georgia counties approved for disaster assistance can apply…
ATLANTA - Georgia homeowners and renters in the approved counties can now apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Release: Georgia homeowners and renters in Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused…
Tips for Lowndes residents to prepare for flooding
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Emergency Management is encouraging citizen to learn and prepare during Flood Safety Week. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) in partnership with the National Weather…
FEMA grant creates business recovery training program
The Enterprise Innovation Institute at Georgia Tech is creating a training and education program to help economic recovery capabilities among U.S. businesses. Release: According to the Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc. website, the Enterprise Innovation Institute…
Governor Kemp issues a joint statement on FEMA’s…
Release: Gov. Kemp, Congressman Ferguson, and Coweta County Delegation Issue Statement in Response to FEMA Denial of Individual Assistance Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA - 03), and the members…
Lowndes County qualifies for Federal-State-Local Disaster Match program
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security recently notified Lowndes County Emergency Management of their qualification for the Federal-State-Local Disaster Match Incentive Program. PIctured: Scott Orenstein, Commissioner of District 2, Demarcus Marshall, Commissioner of District 4, Clay Griner,…
FEMA grants Georgia $818.5 Million
The GA Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency recently announced that Georgia has received approval for an $818.5 Milllion grant from FEMA. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is granting these funds in connection with the Lost…