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…
Valdosta: Special Called City Council Meeting
Release: SPECIAL CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING & REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE There will be a Special Called Valdosta City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 216 East…
Wiregrass offer help for displaced workers through WIOA
Release: Valdosta, GA—For workers in many South Georgia communities who find themselves unemployed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, assistance to attend college is available at Wiregrass Tech. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is…
The Shelter-In-Place order, what you need to know
As expected, on Thursday evening Governor Brian Kemp implemented a shelter-in-place order. The order will go into effect at 6pm on Friday, April 3 and will stay in place until at least April 13. You…
VSU presents Juried Student Art Competition with online…
Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University presents its 22nd annual Juried Student Art Competition and Exhibition on The Bonfire (blog.valdosta.edu). The Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, which traditionally hosts this show, may be temporarily closed due…
Lanier Co. has first confirmed COVID-19 case
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in Lanier County. The individual is currently hospitalized, and the source of exposure is unknown. To…
Kemp closes schools for the year, preparing a…
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp said he is preparing to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Details of the order are expected Thursday with the rules to take effect…
Echols Co. enacts local emergency management order
On Wednesday, the Echols County Board of Commissioners signed a Local Emergency Management Purpose Order. This order, which went into effect at 12 noon, includes Voluntary Stay At Home instructions and prohibition of gatherings of…
Wiregrass Tech admission made easier during crisis
Release: Valdosta, GA— Admission requirements to enter Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have been made a little easier in the wake of the nation’s COVID-19 pandemic. The Technical College System of Georgia has provided all TCSG…