DHS recognizes National Kinship Care Month

Release: September is National Kinship Care Month! Extended family members and nonrelative caregivers play a significant role in caring for children when their parents are having a difficult time and are unable to provide for the child…

C/O 2020 is GA’s 3rd to beat national…

Release: Georgia graduating class of 2020 – which faced disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic – is third in state history to beat national average on SAT ​​Notes on data included: These data reflect the performance…

Wiregrass Medical Assistant program ranked nationally

Valdosta, Ga— The MedAssistantEDU.org website has recognized Wiregrass Tech’s Medical Assistant Associate of Science Degree as the top degree program in Georgia and among the top in the nation.  The site refers to these top…

LSCO K9 Unit hosts Boston Butt fundraiser sale

LOWNDES CO., Ga.— The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is selling cooked Boston Butts on September 25, 2020. The LCSO is selling each boston butt for $30.00 alone or for $40.00 with a t-shirt, cup, or…

Georgia’s unemployment rates lower than national avg.

Release: Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Outperforms National Percentage Atlanta, GA – Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Georgia’s unemployment rate remains at 7.6 percent in July, which is two and six-tenths lower than the national rate of…

GA National Fair cancelled due to COVID-19

Release: 2020 Georgia National Fair Cancellation Effective immediately plans for the 2020 Georgia National Fair have been cancelled. Wednesday August 12, 2020 the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority made the executive decision to cancel the 2020…

PGA Augusta Masters will not have fans on…

AUGUSTA, Ga.— The Masters, hosted at Augusta National, will continue November 12-15 without on-site fans due to COVID-19. This is a major change following the postponing of the majors this past April. PGA Championship continued…