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…
Former Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner convicted
Release: ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released the following statement in response to the conviction of former Commissioner Jim Beck: “While today is a somber one for our state, I commend…
Kemp names committees for federal relief fund allocation
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committees Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian Kemp named members of the Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committees, which will be responsible for receiving applications and making recommendations to…
Boys and Girls Club receives $15 Million grant…
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces $15 Million in GEER Funds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia to Address Learning Gaps Caused by COVID-19 Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the availability of…
$277 Million in COVID-19 response funds transferred to…
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces $277 Million in Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding to GDOT for Rural Projects Funds will speed up projects in rural Georgia by thirteen years Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced…
Carr joins effort to extend CARES Act
Carr: Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Extension for CARES Act Funding NOVEMBER 30, 2020 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of…
Six GA residents use fraud schemes to exploit…
Release: Major COVID-19 fraud investigation results in charges in Augusta area Half-dozen charged with fraud relating to fake businesses that sought federal funds AUGUSTA, GA: Six individuals have been indicted on felony charges and nearly…
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funds begin to exhaust in…
Release: PUA Benefits Exhaust for Many in Georgia Atlanta, GA – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), established under the March Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, has provided almost $1.7 billion in benefits to over…
Valdosta’s CDBG funds $85K home reconstruction
Release: City Cuts Ribbon on CDBG Reconstructed Lilly Street Home The City of Valdosta held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., for a newly reconstructed home on 710 Lilly Street. The reconstructed…