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VSU hosts South Georgia region honor band April 11th-13th, wind ensemble performs April 12th
VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University will welcome more than 300 middle school and high school band students to campus on Thursday, April 11, for the 2024 South Georgia Region Honor Band weekend. In addition to helping the students improve their musicality by partnering them with accomplished guest conductors and some of the areas most respected…
Read MoreLt. Governor Burt Jones 2024 Legislative Priorities Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2024 ATLANTA | On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die. Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced an update on his legislative priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session. “I am extraordinarily proud of the work that we achieved in the Georgia General Assembly to empower Georgia businesses…
Read MoreSGMC Health Foundation Earns Gold Transparency Seal
The SGMC Health Foundation was recently awarded the Gold Seal of Transparency on GuideStar by Candid, ranking it among the nation’s best non-profits for openness and accountability in its operations. The Gold Seal recognizes non-profit organizations that demonstrate a high level of transparency by providing detailed information about their organization, mission, programs, and financials. This recognition…
Read MoreSGMC Health Earns Vascular Testing Accreditation by IAC
SGMC Health proudly announces its attainment of a three-year accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Vascular Testing, encompassing Peripheral Arterial Testing and Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing. Within the health system, vascular testing procedures enable the early detection of life-threatening heart disorders, strokes, and various other diseases. Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of…
Read MoreGeorgia Trust Successfully Spearheads Effort to Pass New Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Legislation
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that Senate Bill 496, which extends and expands the state’s historic rehabilitation tax credit program, passed the Senate on March 21, 2024. Historic rehabilitation tax credits are directly responsible for the revitalization of many commercial buildings and historic homes in the State of…
Read MoreAkropolis Reed Quintet to perform for ABAC Presents! April 4
TIFTON—Fans of both classical and jazz music will delight in the April 4 concert by the Akropolis Reed Quintet, performing as part of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s ABAC Presents! Concert series. Detroit-based Akropolis, which is celebrating its 15th year as a group, has performed around the globe, furthering the performers’ passion to “make music…
Read MoreThe King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation is excited to announce The Art of William Tolliver
The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation is excited to announce The Art of William Tolliver, a new exhibit in the Main Gallery of the Beach Institute African American Cultural Center. From April 1 through July 25, visit the museum to immerse yourself in Tolliver’s captivating compositions, vibrant colors, and profound narratives that have mesmerized art enthusiasts for decades. The Beach…
Read MoreSecretary Raffensperger Recognizes Houston County for Election Excellence
Atlanta – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger presented the Houston County Board of Elections with the EAGLE award on Tuesday morning at the election office in Perry. The EAGLE is awarded to Georgia election offices that have gone above and beyond in serving their voters. Houston County was honored for their outstanding work…
Read MoreLt. Governor Burt Jones Protects Homeowners; Senate Passes Save Our Homes Act
ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones’s property tax reform priority, House Bill 581, passed the Senate. The legislation, also known as the “Save Our Homes Act”, aims to address longstanding issues with local property taxes. “I was proud to prioritize property tax reform legislation this session,” said Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. “As…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Superior Court, State Courts
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced four judicial appointments, three to state courts and one to superior court. The Governor will appoint the Honorable Matthew Rollins to the Superior Court of the Paulding Judicial Circuit, Matthew Swope to the State Court of Coweta County, the Honorable Charles Bailey to the State…
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