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…
Valdosta > Lowndes Students Recognized in Georgia House
ATLANTA - Five members of the Lowndes High School FFA Chapter were recognized in the Georgia House of Representatives on January 13th. These students represented the 28 National Winners from the Georgia FFA Association…
Georgia > Budget Process Ramps Up
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: ATLANTA -- It's budget time at the Capitol as state lawmakers began pouring over budget proposals from Governor Nathan Deal this week. Total spending is expected to reach $45 billion with $11.9…
Thomasville > Troup 306 Scouts Receive Eagle Scout…
THOMASVILLE -- Local Scouts Max Beverly, Jr. (left), Rich Beverly (middle) and Hill Turner (right) attended Monday night’s City Council meeting, where they received a warm welcome from the Mayor and the other councilmembers. The…
Lowndes > LEIF Seeks Nominations For Distinguished Alumnus…
LOWNDES -- The Lowndes Education Improvement Foundation (LEIF) is seeking nominations for the Lowndes County Schools Distinguished Alumnus Award. This award, created in 2006, is offered to honor former students who have translated their Lowndes…
Georgia > Second Georgia Execution Scheduled for this…
ATLANTA -- The date has been set for the execution of Warren Lee Hill, convicted of the brutal murder of a fellow prison inmate. It will mark the second execution in Georgia this month. Georgia Attorney…
Valdosta > City Offers 6th Annual Government 101…
VALDOSTA -- Valdostans and other local citizens who want an inside look at their city government are urged to sign up for the 6th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which begins April 6, 2015. The…
Camilla > Camilla Man Sentenced To Life In…
CAMILLA -- Samuel Stork has been sentenced to life in prison, without parole for the murder of 21-year-old Rodney Pate. Stork shot Pate in the chest eight times last year after an argument. According to…
Georgia > Films Continue to Pump Money Into…
ATLANTA - When you see discussion of the upcoming movie Selma, don't just remember the event itself. Also consider how the making of the movie brought money into Georgia through the state's motion picture industry.…