Car care event designed to keep teens safe

Release: ATLANTA, Ga. (October 14, 2020) — October is Car Care Month, an ideal time to teach teens about car maintenance during National Teen Driver Safety Week.    “A teenager’s vehicle is often maintained by parents…

GA’s new Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Plan

Release: ATLANTA— The Prevention and Community Support Section of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and Prevent Child Abuse Georgia has taken action to develop a statewide Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Plan.…

Turner Center seeks input for strategic plan

Release: As the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts prepares for its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, board members and staff seek input from the public via a digital survey. Survey data will be analyzed to shape…

SJCS plans reopening for 2020 school year

Release: St. John Catholic School Announces ReOpen PlanPlan Includes Masks, Temperature Checks & Social Distancing Valdosta, GA – This past weekend, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School announced its ReOpen Plan for the 2020-2021 school…

Lowndes County back to school plan

LCS: Back to school plan LCS: Back to school FAQs Release: Dear Lowndes County School System Community: The safety of our students and staff is a priority for the Lowndes County School System. We are…

Brooks schools: New start date and reopening plan

Brooks County Schools has updated their 2020-2021 school year start date to September 8, 2020. Additionally, their new reopening plan gives parents the option of either traditional learning on virtual learning. Parents wanting their child…

DFCS public hearing for community services grant

Release: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DFCS State Plan for Community Services Block Grant The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a virtual public hearing in July.  The purpose of this upcoming meeting is…