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…
Lowndes & Valdosta schools close on Thursday due…
LOWNDES/VALDOSTA - Following heavy rain and a flash flood warning, Lowndes County and Valdosta City Schools close on Thursday, April 11th. LOWNDES: During the night, we received a flash flood warning that was potentially life-threatening.…
EMA Lowndes release update following Wednesday’s storms
LOWNDES - Local officials provide information regarding cleanup and restoration activities. This is a Code Red Alert from Lowndes County Emergency Management. As crews continue to work on reopening roads and restoring power in the…
Lowndes County BOE names Sandra Wilcher sole superintendent…
Interim Superintendent Sandra Wilcher has been named the sole candidate for the permanent position as the next Superintendent of the Lowndes County school system. (From Lowndes County Schools) After a search that began in October,…
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Lowndes County
LOWNDES - On Sunday, Sept. 17, the State of Georgia and FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Lowndes County Release: Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Lowndes County ATLANTA – The State of Georgia…
President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Lowndes, Cook and Glynn counties in Georgia. Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state…
Lowndes EMA Hurricane Idalia Updates
LOWNDES CO. - The latest updates regarding the aftermath and recovery of Hurricane Idalia from Lowndes County Emergency Management. Release: Hurricane Idalia Release #08-9/04/2023-1pm Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County has experienced significant damage from Hurricane Idalia,…
Following survey, Lowndes students set to return Wednesday
LOWNDES CO. - Following a local survey, Lowndes County Schools Interim Superintendent calls for staff to return on Tuesday, with students following on Wednesday. Release: Viking Family, Interim Superintendent Sandra Wilcher has sent the following…
School closings due to Idalia
The following is a list of local area schools and school systems that will be temporarily closed due to hurricane Idalia. ValdostaToday.com will be updating this page as information is available to us. VALWOOD CLOSED…