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…
Georgia Department of Agriculture working for expanded disaster…
LOWNDES CO. - While Lowndes, Cook and Glynn counties have already been approved, the GDA are pushing for expanded disaster declarations for all impacted counties. Release: In response to Governor Brian P. Kemp’s request, President…
Georgia Grown highlights cotton at GA National Fair
TIFTON - Georgia Grown will give visitors the opportunity to explore the evolution of cotton from Seed To Shirt at the state fair. Release: The Georgia National Fair is one month away! Every year, over…
GDA releases update on hurricane damage assessments
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture releases an update on hurricane damage assessments of agricultural operations. Release: On Wednesday August 30th, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 Hurricane and quickly…
GDA appoints Lowndes, other counties to Agriculture Commodity…
LOWNDES CO. - The GDA appoints Landon Herring of Lowndes County along with others to the Agriculture Commodity Commissions. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced appointments to thirteen of Georgia's Agriculture Commodity Commissions. The…
GA Agriculture Commissioner applauds Sackett v. EPA ruling
ATLANTA - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper applauds SCOTUS ruling againts WOTUS jurisdiction in the Sackett v. EPA. Release: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v.…
GA agriculture community promotes mental health care
ATLANTA - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the GDA, DPH, and DBHDD are partnering to promote mental health resources. Release: May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA),…
Georgians warned to disguard contaminated kerosene
ATLANTA - Georgia consumers are being warned about kerosene that could possibly be contaminated and should not be used. Release: Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is warning consumers who purchased kerosene on or after Nov.…
Consumer advisory for The Chai Box product
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Agriculture is issuing a warning to consumers to discard Chai Concentrate from The Chai Box. Release: The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is issuing a consumer advisory for Chai…