Valdosta Daily Times

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December 7, 2012

Blazers leave for Minnesota

VALDOSTA — Fans turned out to the Valdosta Regional Airport to cheer on the Blazers as they head to Minnesota to take on the Minnesota State-Mankato Stompers. Saturday’s game is set for 3 p.m. Eastern.

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    News reporter Caitlin Barker speaks to representatives Sandy Rentz and Dawana Nunnally from the Morven Peach Committee, about the Peach Festival taking place this Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The band Trailer of Tears will play from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., followed by a parade taking place at 2 p.m.

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  • 130516-peach_festival002.jpg Just Peachy

    Peach tarts, peach ice cream, a peach parade and the Peach Queen — it’s time for the 26th Annual Morven Peach Festival.

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    When longtime Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta Chief Professional Officer Robert Soper officially retires on June 1, his successor will already be in place, ready to take the reins of the organization.

    May 17, 2013 2 Photos

  • N1110P48006C.jpg Lowndes Middle student charged in school fire

    An 11-year-old has been charged with arson after reportedly starting a fire in a Lowndes Middle School restroom on a dare earlier this week, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Thursday.

    May 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • Savino.jpg Kingston taps Hahira teen for Air Force Academy

    Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston announced Thursday a Valwood student has received an appointment to a United States Service Academy.

    May 17, 2013 1 Photo

  • Friday shooting ed.jpg VPD offers reward for leads on beauty store murder

    The Valdosta Police Department has offered to exchange $2,500 for a name or any other information that leads to the arrest of the persons responsible for the murder and robbery that took place at a beauty shop last Friday night.

    May 16, 2013 1 Photo

  • 130515-air_life004.jpg Life Flights

    Perhaps nothing is as indicative of the potential impact of AirLife Georgia’s new base at Valdosta Regional Airport than this example: At the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony Wednesday, the local crew on duty was absent, having been called out to Jasper County in Florida to transport a patient to South Georgia Medical Center.

    May 16, 2013 3 Photos

  • N1209P12008C.jpg Authority increases Smith physicians’ SGMC access

    In an effort to continue merging services and facilities between Smith Northview Hospital and South Georgia Medical Center, it was announced Wednesday that physicians practicing at Smith now have increased access to SGMC.

    May 16, 2013 1 Photo

  • N1203P32011C.jpg DOD announces civilian furlough days

    After weeks of debate and number-crunching, the Defense Department announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year, allowing only limited exceptions for the military to avoid or reduce the unpaid days off.

    May 15, 2013 1 Photo

  • 130514-Dr_Gaston005.jpg Retiring dean leaving artistic legacy

    As Dr. John Gaston discusses what he considers the greatest achievement of his time as the dean of Valdosta State University College of the Arts, one cannot help but notice the plant that stretches along the shelves and walls of one side of his office.

    May 15, 2013 3 Photos

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