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…
Two new Covid-19 related deaths in Tift, Brooks
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed two new COVID-19 related deaths. One individual was a resident in Tift County and the other was a resident of Brooks County.…
Red Cross mounts Georgia-wide response after tornadoes, storms
Release: Atlanta, April 15, 2020 — Despite the Covid-19 pandemic the American Red Cross has mounted a statewide response to help those affected by the recent tornadoes and storms, providing a place to stay, warm meals,…
Two arrested in Valdosta with drugs, weapons
Release: The Valdosta Police Department Narcotics Unit investigated a residence in the 1700 block of Williams Street, after receiving complaints of narcotics activity. On April 9, 2020, the unit conducted a search warrant at the…
Georgia gas prices and demand continue to drop
Release: ATLANTA, GA., (April 13, 2020) — Georgia gas prices continues to decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.71 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 6 cents less than a…
Atlanta contractor cited for hazards after employee fatality
Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Martin-Pinero CPM LLC – a construction contractor based in Atlanta, Georgia – for exposing employees to fall hazards after…
Georgia DOE changes to grades, testing, graduation
Press Release: April 7, 2020 –Georgia has received formal approval from the federal government to waive testing and accountability requirements for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today.…
Foster families needed in Lowndes County
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services are reaching out for help. They currently have 129 children from Lowndes County in foster care, and only 41 foster families. They are looking for families to…
A-10 makes emergency landing at Moody AFB
Release: MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — An Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 75th Fighter Squadron made an emergency landing here without its landing gear extended April 7, 2020. The aircraft was…