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…
State Senate Committee Approves Marijuana Bill
ATLANTA, GA - A state Senate committee has passed a bill that would legalize limited use of medicinal marijuana. The bill's language has been tweaked so that Georgians found in possession of cannabis oil would…
President Obama Nominates Abram to Serve on U.S.…
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama nominated Leslie Joyce Abrams to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. If confirmed, she will take the bench of the Albany Federal Court,…
Police Arrest Woman in Northwest Georgia Stabbing
BARTOW COUNTY, GA - The 21 year old woman accused of killing a store clerk in Dalton, Georgia was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Skyy Raven Marie Mims…
Secretary of State Detzner Announces Florida Heritage Month…
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced the eleventh annual Florida Heritage Month, March 15 to April 15, and the 2014 Florida Heritage Awards Ceremony on March 18 in the video below. During this period of celebration, the Florida…
Registration Begins for 2014-2015 Georgia’s Pre-K Program
ATLANTA, GA - Georgia’s Pre-K Program has begun registration for the 2014-2015 school year. Each Georgia Pre-K provider is responsible for setting registration dates, so it is necessary to check directly with Pre-K providers to…
Georgia Delegation Urges Obama Administration to Support Savannah…
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) today joined all 16 members of the Georgia congressional delegation in sending a letter to Sylvia Burwell, director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), expressing disappointment…
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted for 39 Counties Affected…
ATLANTA, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday that President Obama approved his request for a major disaster declaration for 39 counties that sustained damage the Feb. 10-14 winter storm. The declaration allows for the…
Hudgens Reminds Georgians to Change Your Clock and…
ATLANTA, GA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind Georgians that they must change their clocks to daylight saving time earlier this year – and they should also change the batteries in…