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 DOE establishing new Office of Rural Education…
Release: July 28, 2021 – State School Superintendent Richard Woods is establishing a new Office of Rural Education and Innovation at the Georgia Department of Education, providing a continued, cabinet-level voice for the needs of rural…
Debt issues top annual list of Georgia’s consumer…
Release: ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced Georgia’s top consumer complaints for 2020. This announcement follows the release of the latest report from the annual survey of state and local consumer agencies conducted by Consumer…
Georgia DOE expanding afterschool, summer learning
Release: July 27, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Education is partnering with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN) to administer $85 million in grants to support afterschool and summer learning in Georgia. GSAN will administer…
Georgia approves high-school cloud computing career pathway
Release: July 26, 2021 – High-school students in Georgia will now have access to a Career Pathway in cloud computing, after the State Board of Education last week approved State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation to…
Former Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner convicted
Release: ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King released the following statement in response to the conviction of former Commissioner Jim Beck: “While today is a somber one for our state, I commend…
VSU celebrates $368.8 million impact on area economy
Release: VSU Celebrates $368.8 Million Impact on Area Economy VALDOSTA — How much does Lowndes County and the surrounding areas benefit economically from hosting Valdosta State University? That is the question the Selig Center for…
Georgia Association of Educators visits Valdosta / Lowndes…
GAE President, Lisa Morgan visits The Morning Drive to discuss the GAE's position for the upcoming school year and it's position on teaching "The Whole Truth". Ms. Morgan outlines the GAE's top 3 priorities for…
Georgia gas prices continue to climb
Release: ATLANTA, GA., (July 19, 2021) — Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.97 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 4 cents more than a week…