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 Power stresses safety, preparation during Hurricane season
Georgia Power Press Release: ATLANTA -- The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here and Georgia Power is encouraging customers to be prepared when severe weather strikes. While the National Weather Service predicts another busy storm season, it only…
Heavy Rainfall Expected This Weekend
Lowndes County Press Release: On behalf of Emergency Management Director, Ashley Tye, please find the following regarding the forecast for this weekend. “The latest briefing information from the Tallahassee Division of the National Weather Service…
SBA Deadline is June 28 for Working Capital…
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding Private NonProfit (PNP) organizations in Georgia of the June 28 deadline to submit Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications for damages caused by Hurricane Irma on Sept.…
Red Cross Relief Ongoing as Georgia Residents Recover…
American Red Cross Press Release: VALDOSTA, GA – Four days into providing disaster relief for thousands of Georgia residents impacted by severe weather and tornadoes, the American Red Cross continues to meet immediate emergency needs…
Red Cross Volunteers Responding to Monday’s Severe Weather…
Red Cross Press Release: ATLANTA, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 --- Well before severe weather hit Georgia last night, Red Cross volunteers in communities statewide prepared to respond. We placed volunteers and shelters on stand-by, mobilized emergency supplies and…
American Red Cross Spring Storm Safety Tips
American Red Cross Press Release: The American Red Cross wants to remind people of some critical tips to stay safe during severe weather. Red Cross Officials said there are several things you can do right…
Cold claims lives of homeless, but it’s unknown…
By: Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- At least eight homeless people in metro Atlanta have died in cold weather since the beginning of December, according to records from Fulton County's medical examiner. However, it's difficult…
EMA Lowndes Update for Wednesday Afternoon
EMA Lowndes: “The precipitation that we experienced earlier today has cleared our area and no additional precipitation is forecast over the next 48 hours. Personnel from multiple agencies have been responding throughout the morning, beginning…