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…
One man dead, two deputies injured during DeKalb…
Release: The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Lithonia, GA. The DeKalb County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. One man died in the…
GA shooting kills an officer, suspect, two women,…
Release: Update: The suspect has been identified as Arthur Allen Gilliam, age 35, of Rex, GA. ORIGINAL RELEASE: The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Rex, GA. The Clayton County Police Department asked…
Mediacom offering $60,000 in scholarships to high school…
Release: Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 21st consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class…
GA Driver Services offers advice for lost licenses
Release: If you survived the Thanksgiving Holiday, but your driver’s license did not remember this tip from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). Most customers are able to replace a lost license or Identification…
Georgia Council for the Arts announces 2021 Poet…
Release: This week, Georgia’s Poet Laureate, Chelsea Rathburn, in collaboration with Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the winner and finalists of the eighth annual Poet Laureate’s Prize. The prize is awarded for an original…
McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge fundraiser returns
Release: The second annual McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge has officially kicked off!! Now through December 12, McDonald’s restaurants throughout North Florida and South Georgia are raising money through the drive thru benefiting the local Ronald…
Gov. Kemp announces new communications, legal staff
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the following changes and addition to his staff in the communications and legal departments. Effective December 1, current Director of Communications, Cody Hall, will leave the Governor's Office and…
Cotton harvest fire intentionally set in Baker County
Release: Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that a cotton harvest in Baker County was intentionally set on fire. The fire occurred on Pretoria Road in Newton around 5:02 p.m. on Thursday,…