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…
Official: Valdosta mask ordinance
Release: Valdosta City Council Adopts Ordinance Requiring Use of Masks/Face Coverings On August 26, 2020, The Valdosta City Council voted 4-3 to approve the Local Option Face Covering Ordinance requiring face coverings in public places…
Wild Adventures partners with United Way to “PLAY…
Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. has partnered with the United Way and local businesses to raise funds for community agencies. During August, special “PLAY United” discount admission tickets to Wild…
Georgia invests into connecting students online
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined State School Superintendent Richard Woods to announce Georgia will dedicate $6 million to help school districts connect their K-12 students to the internet. Georgia has allocated…
Georgia schools will set start dates at local…
The discussion to mandate a statewide school start date never even made it to the table at today's State Board of Education meeting. Behind the scenes talks made their way to the news and then…
GA Superintendent: Local school districts can chart their…
Release: Superintendent Woods: Local districts have authority to chart their course for upcoming school year. Our role is to support them. July 21, 2020 – School leaders, teachers, parents, students, families – and state leaders –…
Some GA cities requiring masks despite Kemp’s objection
UPDATE: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she would sign an order Wednesday requiring the use of masks in the city, joining a growing number of local governments who are going beyond Governor Kemp's orders.…
Downtown Valdosta readies for Maker’s Market this Saturday
It's time to shop safely and support local business at this Saturday's Maker's Market in Downtown Valdosta. According to Downtown Valdosta Mainstreet, more than 30 vendors will comprise the event, scheduled for 9 am -…
Auto Club Group rolls up sleeves to support…
Release: Atlanta, GA. (May 1, 2020) — AAA – The Auto Club Group, Meemic and Fremont employees are pledging support to their local communities by rolling up their sleeves and donating blood to support the American Red…