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…
LCS recognized for providing student meals amidst pandemic
Release: LCS - School Nutrition Program Recognized Lowndes County Schools Nutrition Program (SNP) received a “No Kid Hungry” plaque. This award acknowledges the fact that our school nutrition teams have been on the frontlines, providing meals,…
Gov. Kemp issues final public health state of…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp issued the final executive order extending the public health state of emergency, which will now expire on Thursday, July 1 at 12:00 AM. "With the executive…
Georgia soon to end CARES Act UI benefits…
Release: Georgia Reinstates Pre-Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Requirements In accordance with the plan for reemployment and the announcement to no longer participate in the federal unemployment insurance (UI) programs enacted through the CARES Act and the…
GDOL invites unemployed to use ‘Employ Georgia’ to…
Release: Employ Georgia’s Career Options Offer Long-Term Solutions In April, 82 perent of the Georgians receiving unemployment benefits earned less than $20,000 annually in their prior employment, but with the federal unemployment insurance supplements, these…
Pandemic unemployment benefit soon to end in GA
Release: Governor Kemp, State Labor Commissioner Announce Economic Recovery Plan Atlanta, GA – Recently Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Georgia’s plan for reemployment and economic recovery. To address…
GA state employees to receive $1,000 bonus
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, Majority Leader Jon Burns, House Appropriations Chairman Terry England, and Senate Appropriations Chairman Blake…
GDOL announces update on PUA preparations progress for…
Release: GDOL Anticipates No Delay in Eligible UI Payments for Extended Benefits Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is working to complete the requirements for the extension of benefits for the programs included…
SHD reports highest COVID-19 cases of the pandemic
Release District COVID-19 Cases At All Time High Posted: December 30, 2020 by Kristin Patten VALDOSTA – South Health District is currently experiencing the most significant increase in COVID-19 cases that the district has seen since the pandemic…