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…
Consumers be aware of red flags during International…
Release: Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 14 - 20, 2021, by encouraging Georgia consumers to learn the red flags of a scam to protect their personal and financial information.…
GEDA recognizes Bacon County at Deal Of The…
Release: The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized the Bacon County Development Authority for “outstanding achievement in the location of business in Georgia” at its Annual Awards luncheon on Monday. Bacon County was recognized because…
Georgia’s new Mason Mega Rail yard helping to…
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Ports Authority has completed and is now operating the second set of nine new rail tracks for a total of 18 tracks at its Mason Mega…
Cobb County man indicted on Racketeering charge
Release: Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of Jerrmaine Winston Knowles on one count of Racketeering and one count of Giving a False Name and Date of Birth to a Law Enforcement Officer. “Our…
OIS during child trafficking investigation in Cobb County
Release: On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting. The CCPD Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit was conducting a child…
GA gas prices increase slightly over week
Release: Georgia gas prices experienced a slight increase. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month and $1.29 more than…
AEMC expanding broadband in rural southeast Georgia
Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded the news that Altamaha EMC (AEMC) has formed a subsidiary, Altamaha Fiber, to bring broadband service to residents and businesses in Toombs, Montgomery, Laurens, Emanuel, Treutlen, Johnson, and Tattnall…
SBA announces $44.8 billion in signature lending programs
Release: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the agency reached $44.8 billion in funding to small businesses through more than 61,000 traditional loans for fiscal year (FY) 2021. “In the midst of a once-in-a-generation…