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…
New Georgia legislation may allow ex-felons to vote
Release: Democratic State Legislators Introduce Legislation to End Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), Bee Nguyen (D-Atlanta), Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville) and Erick Allen…
Georgia rodeo announcer Roger Mooney honored by Senate
Release: Sen. John Wilkinson Recognizes Pro Rodeo Announcer Roger Mooney ATLANTA (December 28, 2020) | Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa) honored Ellijay native and Pro Rodeo Announcer Roger Mooney at the state Capitol on…
New website for Georgia’s General Assembly now live
Release: Georgia General Assembly Launches New Public Website ATLANTA – The Georgia General Assembly recently launched its new public website on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. This launch is part of the state legislature’s multi-year software…
Adel Waffle House shooter turns himself in
According to the GBI, Corby Traylor has turned himself in to the Cook County Jail for his involvement with a shooting at an Adel, GA Waffle House on Oct. 24. Traylor is facing charges of…
VSU cross country preps for the Birmingham Blazer…
VALDOSTA, Ga.— On Friday, October 16, the Valdosta State Blazer's cross country teams, men and women, will head out to Hoover, Alabama for the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazer Classic. This event will feature Blazers looking…
VFD responds to structure fire on MLK. Jr…
Release: On Monday, October 12, 2020, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 118 West MLK. Jr Drive. The call was received from dispatch at 11:49 P.M. The first…
New bill will allow teachers to appeal performance…
Release: Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Bill Requiring Appeals Process for Teacher Evaluations ATLANTA (September 22, 2020) | Recently, Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 86, sponsored by Rep. Tommy Benton (R – Jefferson) and carried…
GBI makes arrests in marijuana grow investigation
Release: Ellaville, GA (September 14, 2020) – On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the GBI arrested Doyle Tudhope, 24, of Bradenton, FL, and charged him with Manufacturing Marijuana. This arrest comes after the investigation of an indoor marijuana…