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…
VHS announces graduation plan, cancels prom
Valdosta High School have announced that they will move forward with an in-person graduation ceremony on June 26, at 8:30 pm at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Additionally, VHS announced the cancellation of the Junior/Senior prom due to…
GDEcD hires Disney’s Mark Jaronski as Deputy Commissioner
Release: Disney Marketing Veteran Mark Jaronski to Lead Georgia Tourism Office ATLANTA, June 9, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Mark Jaronski, a 25-year travel and tourism industry leader and veteran…
DOR reminds Georgians to register vehicles before deadline
Release: Reminder of Upcoming Georgia Vehicle Registration Deadline JUNE 09, 2020 ATLANTA - The Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding Georgians of the upcoming vehicle registration deadline on Monday, June 15, 2020, for registrations that…
GA National Fairgrounds & Agricenter reopening July 1
Release: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Reopening Effective July 1, 2020 the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter will be reopening for business and events. This decision was made on June 10, 2020 during the GNFA…
New neurosurgeon arrives at SGMC
Release: SGMC Welcomes Neurosurgeon South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Kimberly Mackey, board certified adult and pediatric neurosurgeon. Dr. Mackey will see patients at SGMC and at her practice, SGMC Neurosurgery, which…
GDOE helps parents prepare students for next school…
Release: Georgia Department of Education launches ‘Getting Ready’ guides for kindergarten through third grade MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us, 404-416-2286 (please follow phone calls with a text message if possible) Find the guides…
Valdosta businesses raided for gambling violations
Release: Businesses Raided for Gambling Violations Valdosta, GA (June 10, 2020) – On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, the GBI’s Commercial Gambling Unit, along with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, Valdosta Police…
Planning for Valdosta FY21 budget now underway
Release: Transportation Planning Agency Updates FY21 Budget VALDOSTA – The committees of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the transportation planning agency of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC), met virtually last week via…