THUMBS UP: To the Valdosta Police Department for its quick response to the armed robbery at the Firehouse Subs location on North Ashley Street on Tuesday night. An arrest was made just moments after police arrived on the scene. Also, thumbs up to police for making arrests in the Dec. 9 armed robbery of the Hardee’s on South Patterson Street.
THUMBS UP: To the residents of Merriman Court, G.R. Holton, Allan and Pam Williams, Bill and Joanne Halter and Matthew Lindsey for winning the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority’s holiday decorating contest. A total of 27 homes shared their holiday light displays with judges.
THUMBS UP: To everyone who participated in the 17th Annual Outback Riders Toy Run a week ago. More than 2,000 bikes made the journey from the Preferred Outlets at Lake Park to Five Points, each one loaded down with toys for less fortunate boys and girls in the area.
THUMBS DOWN: To Antonio Butler for trying to snag a piece of a $7,000 reward by turning in his two alleged accomplices in a string of Decatur County robberies, according to the Associated Press. The reward was offered by area businesses. Butler is among three teens suspected in the robberies and reportedly admitted to being present when one of them was planned.
THUMBS UP: To area churches, volunteers and, of course, Habitat for Humanity, for helping two families realize their dream of home ownership. India Bell and Ana Lopez both closed on their new homes in time to celebrate the holiday season. The mothers said they are grateful for the opportunity to move their children into safe, clean homes and good neighborhoods.
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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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Happy Mother’s Day!
A few years ago, a television commercial asked, Who first believed in you? Many folks may have instinctively answered by simply saying, Mom.
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THUMBS UP: To mail workers, volunteers and food bank staff for gathering food for the annual Stamp Out Hunger postal food drive today. A plastic bag designated for canned goods and other non-perishable food items should have arrived in your mailbox earlier this week. If you haven’t already, take a few moments to fill the bag with food and hang from your mailbox. If you didn’t receive the special Stamp Out Hunger bag, any plastic bag filled with food will do. This food drive helps feed thousands of South Georgians annually. Valdosta-Lowndes County often donates more food than nearly all other cities and counties in Georgia.
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Celebrating nurses
She is considered the founder of modern nursing so it seems only natural that National Nurses Week would include Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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Helping the hungry: Mail it in!
Valdosta-Lowndes County continues revealing its generous spirit.
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