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…
Weekend storm results in manhole overflow
Release: On January 2, 2021, the City of Valdosta Utilities Department responded to a call concerning a sanitary sewer overflow at a manhole in the 400 block of Mildred Street, an area that experiences localized flooding…
Rainfall from Hurricane Sally expected in South GA
Hurricane Sally has made landfall on the coast of Alabama and is currently moving at a very slow 3 mph. The slow movement combined with the torrential downpours are causing heavy flooding for the region.…
EMA Lowndes encourage preparedness for Isaias
Tropical storm Isaias is currently causing heavy winds and flooding in Puerto Rico and is expected to impact the east coast of the United States mainland this weekend. EMA Lowndes says that it is currently…
Red Cross provides hurricane preparedness tips
Release: ATLANTA, June 5, 2020 — The third named storm of the current hurricane season – Cristobal – made landfall over the weekend after moving through the U.S. Gulf Coast bringing heavy rain, wind and…
GA’s Red Cross Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Release: ATLANTA, June 1, 2020 — As we all deal with challenging demands of the coronavirus, the June 1 start of hurricane season is here and it’s important to be prepared. Because of COVID-19, getting prepared…
Red Cross Responds to Severe Weather in Georgia
Release: Red Cross Transitions Georgia Storm Relief Operation This Week Disaster services still available in local communities Atlanta, May 4, 2020 — As if the challenges of a coronavirus pandemic weren’t enough, some 200 Georgia…
City Council meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
Release: Good afternoon, Due to the prediction of the inclement weather during the City Council meeting, for everyone’s safety, we are going to cancel the meeting this evening. We will announce a new date for…
Red Cross mounts Georgia-wide response after tornadoes, storms
Release: Atlanta, April 15, 2020 — Despite the Covid-19 pandemic the American Red Cross has mounted a statewide response to help those affected by the recent tornadoes and storms, providing a place to stay, warm meals,…