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…
Lowndes plans for 2021-22 school year return
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Lowndes County Schools have announced their plans for returning to school for the 2021-22 school year in harmony Georgia's Path to Recovery for K-12 Schools instructions. The overview considers quarantine guidelines, extracurricular activity…
Big Tech and a parking garage
Submission: Column by Gary M. Wisenbaker Back in 1958 William Burton parked his car in a parking facility owned and operated by the Wilmington (Delaware) Parking Authority. He thought it would be nice to grab…
Food Truck Thursdays return this month
Release: Food Truck Thursday Returns for 2021 Season Valdosta Food Trucks are back for another season - Social Distancing Style! The City of Valdosta and Valdosta Main Street are hosting Food Truck Thursday, March through…
Intensive summer Pre-K training program announced
Release: Pre-K Summer Transition Program Offered Again in 2021 Atlanta, Ga., (February 22, 2021) – The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is again offering a six-week intensive academic program this summer for rising…
GA woman receives dead relative’s Social Security for…
Release: Brunswick woman to repay Social Security after continuing to receive deceased grandmother's checks Prison sentence comes after guilty plea in U.S. District Court BRUNSWICK, GA: A Brunswick woman who continued to receive her grandmother’s…
City of Valdosta announces Tier 1A+ vaccine survey
VALDOSTA, Ga.— The City of Valdosta recently announced a survey for all Tier 1A+ vaccine qualifiers. Healthcare workers, first responders, those ages 65 and over can now complete the survey here.
Valdosta replaces Food Truck Thursday with Food Truck…
Release: Many Valdosta residents have come to know and love Food Truck Thursdays in downtown Valdosta. Unfortunately, after only one season under their belts, Valdosta Main Street and the Public Information Office had to cancel…
Newton County man arrested for child exploitation
Release: Conyers Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children DECEMBER 10, 2020 Conyers, GA (December 10, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Newton County resident, Carlos Porter, age 21, was charged with the Sexual…