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…
Supply Shortages Continue Pumping-up Gas Prices
TAMPA, FL - The national average for gasoline inched up 2 cents in the past week. Typical spring factors like refinery maintenance, increasing demand and the switch to summer-blend fuel remain part of the story. In…
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
TAMPA, FL. — Gas prices remain at their highest level since September, amid tightened ethanol supplies, geopolitical tension and typical spring factors. A shortage of ethanol in the southeast could put upward pressure on gas…
Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.1%
ALTANTA, GA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 7.1 percent in February, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 7.3 percent in January. The rate…
U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top…
ATLANTA, GA - The U.S. Department of Education yesterday released its annual progress report about each of the 12 (phase 1 and 2) states participating in the Race to the Top (RT3) grant initiative. These assessments…
Board of Regents Adopts Tobacco and Smoke-Free Campus…
ATLANTA, GA - Wednesday, the Board of Regents voted to create a policy that will prohibit the use of all forms of tobacco products on property owned, leased, rented or in the possession of the…
Governor Deal Announces Global Shipping Company Moves to…
ATLANTA, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal announced Tuesday that United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) will relocate its North American headquarters to Gwinnett County, investing double-digit millions and creating 160 jobs. “The strength of our ports…
Georgia Delegation Urges Obama Administration to Support Savannah…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today joined all 16 members of the Georgia congressional delegation in sending a letter to Sylvia Burwell, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), expressing disappointment…
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted for 39 Counties Affected…
ATLANTA, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday that President Obama approved his request for a major disaster declaration for 39 counties that sustained damage the Feb. 10-14 winter storm. The declaration allows for the…