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…
Lowndes has first death from COVID-19
Release: Valdosta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has confirmed the District’s first COVID-19 related death of a resident in Lowndes County. The person was a 66-year old male with underlying…
Valdosta City Schools extend closure through at least…
Release: Today, March 26, Governor Brian Kemp ordered all Georgia K-12 schools to remain closed through at least April 24, in an effort to fight the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to an article in…
VSU waiving SAT/ACT scores for first-year undergrad applicants
Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University is waiving SAT/ACT scores for all first-year undergraduate applicants who meet high school grade point average, high school curriculum, and other established requirements for admissions during the upcoming summer…
Park Ave. United Methodist holding a Park &…
VALDOSTA, GA - On Wednesday, March 25 the Park Avenue United Methodist Church are holding a Park & Pray event to show support and appreciation for all of the personnel and the patients at SGMC.…
Kemp asks GA businesses to help with health…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today called on all Georgia businesses who are able to help the state provide, produce, distribute, or store critical health care items needed to fight the spread of…
Wiregrass Tech Extends Spring Classes Via Distance Education
Valdosta, GA., Due to the continued health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is extending its decision to provide all classes in a distance education format until April 13th. …
U.S. Press donating “Open for Takeout” signs for…
Release: As our community continues to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Press wants to lend a helping hand to local restaurants who are working to keep Lowndes County residents employed and…
Kemp closes bars & clubs, restricts gatherings
Facing pressure to implement more restrictive measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brian Kemp held a press conference Monday, where he banned gatherings of more than 10 people, and made the following…