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…
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…
GEMA/HS recognizes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Release: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month OCTOBER 01, 2020 (ATLANTA) – Technology often makes everyday life simpler, but it also makes it easier for criminals to perpetrate financial crimes through the theft of personal…