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…
Carr urges Feds to respect Georgia’s ability to…
Release: ATLANTA, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr joined a letter today signed by 21 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) to take immediate action to ensure the American Rescue Plan…
GA net tax revenues increase 42.9 percent in…
Release: Atlanta, GA - The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for February totaled over $1.93 billion, for an increase of $581 million, or 42.9 percent, compared to February 2020, when net tax collections totaled…
GA to expand COVID vaccine eligibility
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations. On March 15, vaccination criteria will expand to include Georgians aged 55 and older and individuals with disabilities and certain medical…
Georgia gas prices continue to increase
Release: ATLANTA, GA., (March 8, 2021) — Georgia gas prices increased marginally at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.58 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent more than a…
Agencies join forces to end fraud charity calls…
Release: Attorney General Carr and Secretary of State Raffensperger Join FTC, 37 Other States, and D.C. To Shut Down Massive Charity Fraud Telefunding Operation Attorney General Chris Carr, along with the Federal Trade Commission and…
Georgia prison staff arrested for aggravated battery
Release: Correctional Staff Arrests at Georgia State Prison Reidsville, Georgia FORSYTH, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced recently the arrest of correctional staff members for their role in a use-of-force incident, following…
CTAE graduation rate in Georgia rises
Release: Georgia CTAE graduation rate rises to 97.18% February 26, 2021 – The graduation rate for Georgia students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) has risen to 97.18 percent in Georgia. This rate –…
VSU to host Grand Valley in a joint…
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Starting March 12, Valdosta State University will host Grand Valley State for a two-day joint practice. The March 12 practice will begin at 7:00 PM while the March 13 practice will start at…