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 gas prices remain steady
Release: ATLANTA, GA., (September 20, 2021) — Georgia gas prices remain unchanged this week. Georgia motorists continue to pay an average price of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. It now costs motorists $44.55 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that is…
Two indicted in GA on human trafficking charges
ATLANTA, GA —Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has indicted two individuals on an indictment including charges of human trafficking, aggravated child molestation, statutory rape, and cruelty to…
Georgia named #6 state with the most fatal…
Release: Research can today reveal the states with the most fatal animal attacks - with over 161 human deaths in Georgia caused by animals, in the last 20 years. The team at Outforia have revealed which states had…
LHS hosts annual Military Appreciation Night on September…
Release: Lowndes High School will host its annual Salute to the Military Event on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Martin Stadium during our home game against Lake Gibson. Gates will open at 6:30 and pre-game…
AAA: State gas prices continuing to decrease ahead…
Release: Georgia gas prices one cent lower than last week. The state average is now $2.95 per gallon. Visit GasPrices.AAA.com to view state and local gas price averages. It now costs motorists $44.25 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that is…
Gov. Kemp announces Bimbo QSR food processing facility…
Release: Bimbo QSR, subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo a Mexican multinational company, will be opening a food processing facility in Valdosta, creating 74 jobs in Lowndes County, Governor Brian P. Kemp. announced. The facility will bring…
VFD acquires new Haz-Mat Decontamination System with grant…
Release: The Valdosta Fire Department recently purchased an Enhanced Decon System through a GEMA Grant that will help effectively decontaminate personnel after a Haz-Mat Incident. Although these incidents aren’t a frequent call, it is essential for…
Georgia approves new K-12 mathematics standards
Release: The State Board of Education today approved State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation to adopt the new K-12 Mathematics Standards. The current (2020-2021) school year will be dedicated to teacher training on the new standards,…