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…
VSU celebrates ninth Tree Campus USA recognition
Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University celebrates its ninth Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA recognition and steadfast commitment to effective urban forest management. VSU traditionally hosts an on-campus Arbor Day Ceremony with speakers, activities,…
GEMA launches STAR Audit to help schools assess…
Release: GEMA/HS Unveils New Program to Help Schools Improve Security (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has started a new program to help schools identify vulnerabilities at their facilities and…
GEMA ‘PrepareAthon!’ urges tornado season safety in Georgia
Release: PrepareAthon! Tornado Drill to be held on Feb. 3 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is holding a statewide PrepareAthon! tornado drill Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. This…
Student collects electronics for SGMC Diabetes Management Center
Photo: George Tidmore and staff of South Georgia Medical Center’s Diabetes Management Center collect electronics for patients. George Tidmore, a junior at Valwood High School, son of Dr. Jennifer Lawrence and Dr. William Tidmore, has…
Valdosta’s KCounseling provides anger management help
Sponsored: VALDOSTA, Ga.— KCounseling is a new psychological counseling group to the Valdosta-Lowndes County area that believes taking care of one's mental health has to be a priority. Their unique Anger Management program follows a…
Tropical Storm Zeta disaster relief now being made…
Release: Major Disaster Declared for 21 Counties, Public Assistance Available (ATLANTA) –Governor Brian Kemp requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Zeta based on joint federal, state and local preliminary damage assessments totaling more…
GA Tornado Drill to be Held on Nov.…
Release: Tornado Drill to be Held on Nov. 4 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is holding a statewide tornado drill Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 9:30 a.m. This event coincides…
GEMA offers tips for earthquake safety
Release: GEMA/HS Encourages Participation in the Great SouthEast ShakeOut Drill (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is partnering with the Great SouthEast ShakeOut to educate Georgians on the importance of…