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…
The Shelter-In-Place order, what you need to know
As expected, on Thursday evening Governor Brian Kemp implemented a shelter-in-place order. The order will go into effect at 6pm on Friday, April 3 and will stay in place until at least April 13. You…
Local school systems confirm closure for the school…
On Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp ordered that K-12 schools stay closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Afterward, both Lowndes County Schools and Valdosta City Schools published releases about the closures. Each school…
Kemp closes schools for the year, preparing a…
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp said he is preparing to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Details of the order are expected Thursday with the rules to take effect…
Kemp orders Georgia schools to remain closed
According to the AJC on Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp has ordered that Georgia public schools remain closed until at least April 24, 2020. This decision, as part of the ongoing effort to fight the COVID-19…
Kemp asks GA businesses to help with health…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today called on all Georgia businesses who are able to help the state provide, produce, distribute, or store critical health care items needed to fight the spread of…
Kemp closes bars & clubs, restricts gatherings
Facing pressure to implement more restrictive measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brian Kemp held a press conference Monday, where he banned gatherings of more than 10 people, and made the following…
Kemp not ready to restrict bars, restaurants
According to a report on AJC, Governor Brian Kemp is not ready to order the closure of Georgia bars and restaurants. Some states have chosen to do so to help stop the spread of COVID-19.…
Georgia to declare public health emergency
Release: Atlanta, GA – Following President Trump’s national emergency declaration today, Governor Kemp issued the following statement: “Based on President Trump's emergency declaration, I will declare a public health emergency for the State of Georgia tomorrow…