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…
Man lights himself on fire while trying to…
Tampa, FL - According to a report on Fox13news.com, Tampa police say 51-year-old Scott Anthony Massa has been hospitalized after burning himself on Sunday morning while attempting to set a home on fire. The report…
Former Valdosta correctional officers indicted for excessive force
Release: Two Georgia Correctional Officers Indicted for Civil Rights and Related Offenses for Assaulting Inmates Recently, a federal grand jury in Macon, Georgia, returned a 4-count indictment against former supervisory correctional officer Sergeant Patrick Sharpe, 29,…
Downtown Valdosta prepares for Small Business Saturday
Release: Valdosta Main Street gears up for Small Business Saturday On Tuesday, November 24, Mayor Scott James Matheson and community members gathered Downtown at The Flower Gallery to read a proclamation ahead of Small Business…
Valdosta-Lowndes downtown holiday events
Release: Holiday events include Christmas Tree Lighting and Community Parade Citizens are invited to join Mayor Scott James Matheson and Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter as they officially kick off the holiday season in Valdosta…
Valdosta Mayor invites residents to attend ‘Mayor Paddle’
Release: Hahira, Georgia, November 12, 2020 — Join the Mayor of Valdosta and a hundred of his closest friends for a leisurely paddle on the Withlacoochee River. Mayor Scott James says, “Over a year removed from…
Suwannee Riverkeeper announces song contest winners
Release: Winners and excellent music from the judges and headliner, too, Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest Hahira, GA, August 25, 2020 — Everyone went away happy. The finalists got prizes, and the audience was impressed with…
Educators virtual meeting for Valdosta and Brooks July…
Release: Rep. Scott to Host Virtual Educators Conversation Event Tomorrow on Returning to School for Valdosta and Brooks County ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) will host a virtual conversation event for educators in…
‘Mask Up Valdosta’ campaign launched by mayor
Release: Mayor Launches ‘Mask Up Valdosta’ Campaign Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson launched a ‘Mask Up Valdosta’ campaign on Thursday encouraging Valdosta residents to wear a face covering in public as a safeguard to slow…