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…
LCS weekly COVID update
Release: Please see attached Lowndes County Schools' weekly COVID-19 update. These numbers are in a trending 7-day format using comparative data from DPH. This report represents data from May 7 – May 13, 2021.
GaDOE awarding over $14 million in L4GA literacy…
Release: May 13, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a third round of Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) grants to 19 school districts, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced…
TCSG and DCA partner to enact Hurricane Michael…
Release: Technical College System of Georgia and Georgia Department of Community Affairs to Implement $8.367 Million Grant in Southwest Georgia TCSG and DCA to support economic development and recovery in areas affected by Hurricane Michael…
Presidential Scholars list includes Georgia students
Release: Two Georgia Students Named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona recently announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the…
GBI seeks public’s help identifying a murder victim
Release: GBI Releases Composite Sketch of 1983 Unidentified Homicide Victim Cairo, GA (May 12, 2021) – The GBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a 1983 homicide victim. On July 15, 1983, at approximately 7:15…
April sees an increase in Georgia tax revenue
Release: April Net Tax Revenues Up 52.4 Percent Atlanta, GA - The State of Georgia’s April net tax collections totaled more than $2.80 billion for an increase of $963.7 million, or 52.4 percent, compared to April 2020…
Coffee County stabbing under investigation by GBI
Release: GBI Investigates Death in Coffee County Douglas, GA (May 11, 2021) – On Sunday, May 9, 2021, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a…
GBI makes gang related arrests in Waycross
Release: GBI Investigates Gang Activity in Ware County On Friday, May 7, 2021, the GBI Region 4 Douglas Office initiated an investigation regarding gang related crimes occurring in the Garlington Heights and Ware Manor Apartments…