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…
GA Superintendent addresses return to school concerns
Release: Statement from State School Superintendent Richard Woods on return to school concerns “As the school year begins, schools across our state are working hard to serve students, whether virtually or in-person. They are implementing…
GEMA/HS Update on PPE Delivery to Schools
Release: Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) reported the following numbers on the delivery of PPE and critical supplies to Georgia schools as students…
FEA files motion to stop Florida school openings
The Florida Education Association (FEA) have filed a motion to delay the opening of public school campuses as COVID-19 cases are increasing statewide. Attorneys for FEA will meet with a judge (online) Wednesday to ask…
GHSA to discuss fall sports Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Georgia High School Association will discuss concerns about high school fall sports brought up by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Last Friday, July 31, Dr. Kathleen Toomey told Georgia superintendents that…
Georgia invests into connecting students online
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined State School Superintendent Richard Woods to announce Georgia will dedicate $6 million to help school districts connect their K-12 students to the internet. Georgia has allocated…
GDOE and DFCS partner to provide students new…
Release: Partner agencies provide pandemic assistance for 1.1M Georgia students ATLANTA, GA. – The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) partnered with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to provide food benefits to families with…
Valdosta ‘Back to School Bash’ features backpack giveaway
Release: City of Valdosta hosts Drive-Thru ‘Back to School Bash’ on Aug 1 On Saturday, August 1, The City of Valdosta will host its Annual Back to School Community Event. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,…
Georgia schools will set start dates at local…
The discussion to mandate a statewide school start date never even made it to the table at today's State Board of Education meeting. Behind the scenes talks made their way to the news and then…