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…
Georgia > Average Financial Cost Of Smoking In…
Allison Ericson,Valdosta Today News Director: GEORGIA -- In a recent study by WalletHub.com the average tobacco and cigarette smoker in Georgia spends a total of $1,153,516 in a lifetime. This sum includes the cost of tobacco, health care,…
Kick The Habit, Ohana Aloha’s Alternative to Cigarettes
HAHIRA, GA - Every New Year we make resolutions to get fit, get organized, or kick an old habit. For many, the old habit to kick is smoking, but as the saying goes, old habits…
Smoking Ban Vote for College Campuses
ATLANTA, GA - The University System of Georgia will be considering a vote on completely banning tobacco products from all public college campuses in the state. The Board of Regents will discuss the proposal on…
SGMC Welcomes ‘Freedom From Smoking’ Clinic in 2014
VALDOSTA, GA — The American Lung Association in Georgia announces Freedom From Smoking® at all South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) campuses beginning January 2014. The American Lung Association (ALA) has been helping smokers for many…
Georgia Health Officials Offer Smokers Help
GEORGIA - Officials at the Georgia Department of Public Health are offering Georgians help to quit smoking. They are using grant money form the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to offer four-week supplies…