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…
Red Cross revisits its 140 years as a…
Release: THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CELEBRATES 140 YEARS OF SERVICE Georgians contribute to rich history of helping others (ATLANTA – MAY 21, 2021) – Be it a devastating fire; severe weather – like the EF-4 tornado…
Atlanta Hawks’ third annual Assist Challenge raises $185K
Release: ATLANTA HAWKS RAISE ALMOST $200K AND MIILLIONS OF IMPRESSIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION WITH ‘BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSIST CHALLENGE’ More Than $500,000 Donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation Since the Launch of…
Turner Center highlights bricklaying as a craft in…
Release: Turner Center Celebrates Local Architecture with Guest Speaker Al Willis The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host a free event celebrating the history of architecture in Valdosta. Guest speaker Dr. Al…
Red Cross hosts Black History Month blood drive
Release: Give blood in honor of Black History Month in February Celebrate the legacies of Drs. Charles Drew, Jerome Holland by giving blood Donors who come to give in February will receive a $5 Amazon.com…
Surprising Facts About July 4th
By Lauren Burgess For many, the Fourth of July is the time for fireworks and backyard barbecues. But there are some interesting facts surrounding the 243-year-old holiday you may not know. To help celebrate, here…
VSU Spotlighted Through National Recognition of Historic Trees
Valdosta State University Press Release: VALDOSTA — A trio of live oaks that have stood on Valdosta State University’s campus since the early 1900s have been accepted into the Live Oak Society, an organization that…
VSU Journalism Students Discover Local History
Valdosta State University Press Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University recently partnered with the Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum to give journalism students the opportunity to discover the rich history of Valdosta and Lowndes…
A Look Into Valdosta’s Black History
VALDOSTA, GA- Did you know that the first nail salon in Valdosta was BLACK owned and operated? Ten days ago I met Ms. Leona Bryant, a beautiful sixty-seven year old Florida native, who treated my…