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…
Your Family’s Business | Understanding Long-Term Care
EDITORIAL -Addressing the potential threat of long-term care expenses may be one of the biggest financial challenges for individuals who are developing a retirement strategy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that…
Your Family’s Business | The Financial Literacy Crisis
EDITORIAL - Imagine driving a car without a basic understanding of the rules of the road, or even how to operate it? Scary thought. Yet many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the…
What If You Get Audited?
EDITORIAL - “Audit” is a word that can strike fear into the hearts of taxpayers. However, the chances of an Internal Revenue Service audit aren’t that high. In 2011, the IRS audited 1.1% of all…
Police Search For South Georgia Pecan Robber
VALDOSTA, GA - Valdosta Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at South Georgia Pecan Gift Shop on December 24th around 10 a.m. Police arrived and were told that an African American male,…
Thomasville Police Department Warn of Money Order Scams
THOMASVILLE, GA - Thomasville Police Department said there are people in the area involved in a money order scam. Authorities say the suspects will go to the bank after they close, and deposit the money…
Undercover Sex Sting in Berlin
BERLIN, GA - In the small town of Berlin police have successfully arrested 23 individuals in an undercover sex sting operation. The arrests include men from Albany to Tifton to Valdosta to Moultrie. The investigation…
Echols Co. Senior Beta Club Donates $500 to…
ECHOLS CO., GA - On Monday, October 28th, Echols County High School’s Senior Beta Club donated $500.00 to the SGMC Foundation to benefit the Pearlman Cancer Center at South Georgia Medical Center. The donation was…