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Life’s a Drag

2012-02-02T12:00:40-05:00

Theatre Guild Valdosta unleashes some of its leading players this week to star in its newest comedy, “Leading Ladies.”

Driving into the Future

2012-02-02T10:00:53-05:00

President John F. Kennedy once said that children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future. You hear a variation of this every day, but it’s not often that you come across a teacher that whole-heartedly believes it.

Lowndes' Harvey-Clemons sends letter of intent to Georgia

2012-02-02T07:00:18-05:00

Regarded as the state of Georgia’s best player, Lowndes’ Josh Harvey-Clemons announced Wednesday that he will be staying in-state to play college football.

Rick Perry throwing in the towel

2012-01-19T10:26:22-05:00

Texas Gov. Rick Perry expected to drop out of the presidential race today.

In Memoriam: Remembering some who passed in 2011

2011-12-30T08:00:00-05:00

This year marked the passing of several people who have made a difference in the direction, character and culture of South Georgia. Today, we remember their passing, but their lives will remain with us for many days and years to come.

At Random: Sara Crow

2011-12-12T09:05:00-05:00

From a picture window in her office in the new judicial building, Clerk of Superior Court Sara Crow can see the old Lowndes County Courthouse where she worked 49 years. This fall, the Valdosta Bar Association surprised her with a 50th anniversary reception in recognition of her half-century of service to Lowndes County and the judicial system.

Two arrested in meth bust

2011-12-12T08:00:00-05:00

Sunday morning at approximately 9:07 a.m., the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a joint narcotic investigation based on information received. Approximately one pound of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) was en route from Gainesville, Ga. to Statenville, Ga./Jennings, Fla. area.

Christmas is in the air

2011-12-11T09:00:00-05:00

Watch out Santa! There’s a new star of the Lake Park Christmas Parade and they are the Lowndes High School Georgia Bridgemen.

Christmas at The Crescent

2011-12-01T10:00:28-05:00

The Crescent and the Lowndes County Historical Society Museum host holiday open houses this weekend.

Valdostan hopes to dodge ‘grunge’ tag in Boston music scene

2011-12-01T08:00:08-05:00

Remember when everyone wore flannel, drank Surge soft drinks and listened to Nirvana? It’s been almost 20 years since glam rock finally died out and alternative music took over the airwaves in the early ’90s.