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THUMBS UP: To Valdosta State University Blazers pitcher Nick Fogarty. Last weekend, Fogarty pitched a perfect game against Paine College. It is only the second time a VSU pitcher has pitched a perfect game in the school’s history; the last time came more than 40 years ago. Fogarty and the Blazers final score: 12-0.
THUMBS UP: To Lowndes County Probate Judge Terri Adams for making the annual Valentine’s Day weddings at the courthouse a special event for the newlyweds. This year, Adams presided over the Valentine nuptials of 15 couples. Adams even postponed vacation time to ensure she could officiate the Valentine’s Day weddings.
THUMBS UP: To Jeff Stewart and another successful year for the Father-Daughter Dance. He started the dance nearly 20 years ago so he could spend time with his two daughters and show them how they should one day expect to be treated on a date. The idea caught on. The dance’s four sessions attracted hundreds of fathers and daughters last weekend.
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THUMBS UP: To all South Georgia graduates. Congratulations on your success in completing school and best wishes on your continued success in the future.
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New era at the Boys and Girls Club
Next week on June 1, it will be the official end of an era at the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta when Robert Soper hands over responsibility for the organization to the new Chief Professional Officer Jim Wink.
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Thank you, EMS
We always pull over for them, but we rarely seem to thank them.
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Tornado: An aftermath of help
Seeing the massive path of destruction left in the wake of tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday was a sobering reminder of the power of spring storms.
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Thoughts on graduation
Graduation ceremonies reflect how life marches on. For the students receiving their diplomas and degrees, graduation is a culmination of the majority of their lives’ work.
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THUMBS UP: To Dr. John Gaston, retiring dean of Valdosta State University’s College of the Arts. For the past 10-plus years, Gaston has worked to build a more interconnected program with various artistic and communications departments working together. Given that you are likely to see one College of the Arts department collaborating with another during events is proof of Gaston’s success.
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On the go this weekend
Take a breath.
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Sharing the roads with motorcycles
With the recent pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, the number of motorcycles on area roads has increased.
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Thank your local law enforcement today
Today, May 15, was designated Peace Officers Memorial Day back in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy was in office.
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Visit musical roots this weekend
Beginning Saturday, May 18, Nashville, Ga., will be hosting a special Smithsonian exhibit, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music.” The exhibit will continue through the end of June and Nashville has done a tremendous job in promoting and planning for the exhibit.
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