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…
VSU presents “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story”
VSU presents the story of an unsung hero whose struggle and freedom became the catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Release: Valdosta State University presents “The Fannie Lou Hamer Story: Sick and Tired…
Turner Center opens People’s Choice Photo contest voting
Release: Voting Opens for Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest This year more than 70 photos were submitted to the Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest and are now on display at the Annette Howell Turner Center…
Kemp supports BOE’s vote against teaching Critical Race…
Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded members of the State Board of Education for voting earlier today to express their opposition to teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Georgia's K-12 classrooms. The board…
Governor Kemp on Georgia voting changes and COVID…
Atlanta, GA - GNN’s John Clark talked with Gov. Brian Kemp this afternoon (3/30/2021) about Georgia’s new voting laws and the status of COVID vaccines in the state. Use the player below to hear the…
New Georgia legislation may allow ex-felons to vote
Release: Democratic State Legislators Introduce Legislation to End Felony Disenfranchisement in Georgia ATLANTA – State Representatives Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), Bee Nguyen (D-Atlanta), Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Rebecca Mitchell (D-Snellville) and Erick Allen…
GBI to assist investigation into General Election
Release: On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) met with officials from the Georgia Secretary of State’s (SOS) Office after receiving a request to assist them with investigations related to the…
Deadline to register to vote in run-off: Today
Today is the last day to register to vote in the January 5th election for Georgia's two U.S. Senate run-offs. Of note, those that did not vote in the November 3rd election are eligible to…
Governor Kemp speaks on mail-in ballot and voter…
Release: Governor Kemp Formalizes Election Certification, Calls for Signature Audit, Endorses Voter ID for Mail-In Balloting NOVEMBER 23, 2020 Atlanta, GA – Today from the Governor's Ceremonial Office at the Georgia State Capitol, Governor Brian P.…