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…
Big Tech and a parking garage
Submission: Column by Gary M. Wisenbaker Back in 1958 William Burton parked his car in a parking facility owned and operated by the Wilmington (Delaware) Parking Authority. He thought it would be nice to grab…
Bolivian nationals arrested in Georgia for money laundering
Release: Former Minister of Government of Bolivia, Owner of Florida-Based Company, and Three Others Charged in Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme Two Bolivian nationals and three U.S. citizens were arrested on May 21, and May 22,…
Kemp order prohibits COVID-19 passports in state services
Release: Gov. Kemp Issues Executive Order Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports in State Government Atlanta, GA – Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued an Executive Order which prohibits state agencies, state service providers, and state properties from…
GFOA honors Lowndes for financial transparency
Release: Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Lowndes County, Georgia: The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Lowndes County Board of…
2022 Valdosta goals and objectives set by Mayor…
Release: Mayor Scott James Matheson and the Valdosta City Council held their Annual Strategic Initiatives Summit (SIS) on March 19th and 20th at the Woman's Building in Valdosta. The retreat was moderated by the University…
Valdosta Middle School creates its first student council
Release: Valdosta Middle School Establishes 8th Grade Student Government The 8th grade class has elected officials to head the first student government council at VMS. The students were nominated by teachers and voted on by…
GA child support app nets national award
Release: ATLANTA — Georgia’s Child Support Services mobile app earned its fourth award and garnered national attention as a winner at this year’s 4th annual Government Experience Awards hosted by the Center for Digital Government. The State…
Man arrested for fraudulently billing the government
Release: Texas man sentenced to prison for scheme to fraudulently bill government medical insurance programs Prosecution is part of effort against fraudulent 'telehealth' scams AUGUSTA, GA: A Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison…