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…
North Georgia > Winter Storm brings State of…
ATLANTA -- A winter storm with potential for disaster has brought out a call for a state of emergency for north Georgia. Gov. Nathan Deal signed an executive order Sunday evening, declaring a State of…
Georgia > Eggs & Issues Breakfast
ATLANTA -- The Georgia Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Eggs & Issues breakfast as part of the kickoff to the upcoming Georgia General Assembly session in Atlanta. The event, held this year on…
DFACS Audit Reveals Frivolous Spending
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: ATLANTA -- An audit is raising questions on potentially frivolous spending in the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services. The questionable spending involves a state audit of the division's…
Underground Atlanta Sold to South Carolina Developer
[caption id="attachment_19329" align="alignnone" width="620"] Atlanta Journal Constitution photo[/caption] ATLANTA -- A Mount Pleasant, SC-based developer is under contract to purchase the Underground Atlanta site. WRS, Inc. is planning to purchase the 12-acre site in downtown…
State News Briefs
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: PRISON PHYSICIANS HOLD MISCONDUCT VIOLATIONS The Atlanta Journal Constitution has, through an open records request, reported that 11 out of 50 physicians working in Georgia state prisons were hired to treat…
News from the Capitol Dome
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING NEEDED Georgia lawmakers are focused on improving the quality of the workforce in the state. Companies have expressed concerns over how to improve the quality of basic…
Over 10,000 Georgia Layoffs in 2014
Chip Harp, Valdosta Today Editor: ATLANTA -- Despite news of a recovering economy, thousands of Georgians will spend the holidays in search of new jobs. According to a report from the Workforce Division of the…
Missing Girl, 13, Found with Florida Man, 18
PAULDING COUNTY -- Investigators in Paulding County have not yet determined whether a 13-year old Paulding County girl left on her own or was taken by an 18-year old Florida man. She was found safe…