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…
Valdosta > Lowndes County Faces Budget Shortfall
VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County faces a $7 million budget shortfall as county leaders work to find solutions before a budget deadline. The county will have to find ways to cut the budget enough to provide…
Valdosta > Slaughter Discusses Road Improvements Upcoming
VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter appeared Tuesday morning with host Chris Beckham on The Morning Drive on Newstalk 105.9 WVGA. He discussed upcoming transportation projects including improvements to the Exit 22 and…
Valdosta > ESPLOST 5 to Kick Off
VALDOSTA -- Supporters of the next Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST, are preparing to kick off their campaign with an event on Tuesday. ESPLOST V will be launched at an event…
Valdosta > Many Frustrated with Moore related to…
VALDOSTA -- In an article published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, written by Christian Boone, it is obvious the strain the Kendrick Johnson controversy has had on Valdosta in creating a deep…
Atlanta > AJC Reporter Discusses Kendrick Johnson Controversy
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Journal Constitution has provided in depth coverage of the events associated with the Kendrick Johnson death and subsequent events and controversy. Chris Beckham interviews AJC reporter Christian Boone Friday morning on The…
Valdosta > Slaughter Discusses State Tax Issues
VALDOSTA -- There are dramatic changes being discussed that may affect taxation locally and how it can be used as the State considers a new Transportation Bill. Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter and County…
Valdosta > Lowndes County Considers Garbage Pick up…
VALDOSTA -- The Lowndes County Commission is considering county-wide trash pick-up options after being informed by the current service provider that a rate increase would be needed. This is the latest in the controversy that…
Valdosta > Kendrick Johnson Family Faces Charges
VALDOSTA -- Family members of deceased Lowndes High School student Kendrick Johnson were in court on Monday, charged with Civil Disobedience. The charges were related to protests by the family in April 2013. The protest in…