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…
Tift, Turner Counties see first Coronavirus cases
Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), South Health District has received confirmation of two new cases of COVID-19. One is a resident of Tift County and one is a resident of Turner County. The individual…
Public can view the upcoming State Board of…
Release: March 20, 2020 – The State Board of Education will hold a called board meeting via teleconference on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss and consider legal, personnel, and student waivers. The…
Georgia’s DECAL helping families find child care during…
Release: ATLANTA, Ga., (March 20, 2020) – Searching for high quality child care can be a daunting experience. Add a pandemic like COVID-19 and the search can be even more of a challenge. The Georgia…
Agriculture Recognized as Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19 Response
Release: Atlanta, GA- Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is applauding the Secretary of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for releasing a memo giving guidance regarding the critical infrastructure industry during the…
Organic peanut cooperative seeks farmers for 2020 crop
Camilla, Ga. (March 20, 2020) — The Georgia Organic Peanut Association (GOPA), a farmer-owned marketing cooperative, is planning two upcoming meetings for producers interested in growing Certified Organic peanuts in 2020. Due to concerns about…
South Health District reducing services to essentials
Release: ADVISORY: NOTICE: For the safety and well-being of our staff and our clients we are further reducing the services provided within our clinics beginning today, March 19, through March 31. We will be opened for…
Georgia Senator tests positive for COVID-19
ATLANTA, GA - According to a report on WTOC, Senator Lester Jackson has confirmed that the Georgia state senate and staff are under quarantine after a senator was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday. Under advice…
“Little House” in Louisville, GA saved
Release: ATLANTA, March 18—The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the sale of the Little House in Louisville, Ga. to Kevin and Laine Berry, who will be rehabilitating the historic residence. Severely…