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…
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…
Father Daughter Valentine Dance cancelled
VALDOSTA, GA - Dec. 12, 2020 - The First Presbyterian Church have announced the cancellation of the 2021 Father Daughter Valentine Dance due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. The event, scheduled for February 5-6, would…
Six GA residents use fraud schemes to exploit…
Release: Major COVID-19 fraud investigation results in charges in Augusta area Half-dozen charged with fraud relating to fake businesses that sought federal funds AUGUSTA, GA: Six individuals have been indicted on felony charges and nearly…
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funds begin to exhaust in…
Release: PUA Benefits Exhaust for Many in Georgia Atlanta, GA – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), established under the March Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, has provided almost $1.7 billion in benefits to over…
Fire Safety Commissioner rewarded for response to COVID-19
Release: COMMISSIONER KING AWARDED MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL FOR ROLE IN NATIONAL GUARD COVID-19 RESPONSE ATLANTA – The Office of Insurance and Safety Fire John F. King announced today that Commissioner King has been awarded the…
Senator Walker highlights initiatives to support GA agriculture
Release: Capitol Recap: Pandemic’s Impact on Food and Fiber, and Plans to Overcome By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) We’ve seen a drop in temperature over recent weeks and some crisp mornings. Fall is…
GDOL Issues Over $1 Billion in LWA Benefits
Release: Atlanta, GA - The Georgia Department of Labor has paid almost $14.8 billion in state and federal benefits since the beginning of the pandemic in March of this year. These payments include over $1…
Gov. Kemp reports GA’s economic successes during COVID-19
Release: ICYMI: Georgia's Strong Economic Recovery SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 Governor Kemp: Georgia Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.6%, Beats National Average Jackson Progress-Argus: Georgia unemployment rate falls substantially in August "Unemployment in Georgia fell by 2…