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…
Unemployment Benefits Expands as Claims Increase
ATLANTA, Ga. — Unemployment claims have nearly doubled in the past week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Henry Herald, Governor Brian Kemp has responded to the claims spike by allowing the…
Lowndes County Schools extend closure
Release: All Lowndes County Schools will remain closed through at least April 24. Governor Kemp issued an order that all of Georgia’s K-12 schools will remain closed through at least April 24, 2020. According to…
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…
DHS notifies GA counties of improper disposal of…
Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) has completed an investigation into an improper disposal of confidential case files. DHS staff in Augusta, Georgia, improperly disposed of boxes of case files containing records…