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THUMBS UP: To area law-enforcement for making arrests in the Christmas arson-burglary of Ousley Road Church of God in Christ. Lowndes, Brooks and Thomas counties sheriffs’ offices worked the case, which resolved several church burglaries from throughout the area. Authorities also determined the arson was not a hate crime but rather the actions of suspects while burglarizing the church. Team work paid off in this case.
THUMBS UP: To St. Paul A.M.E. Church and its congregation. This weekend into the coming week, St. Paul hosts the A.M.E. South Georgia Conference, featuring the regional Bishop Preston Warren Williams II and an expected 2,000-2,500 visitors to Valdosta. Events will be held at Mathis City Auditorium and at the recently renovated St. Paul A.M.E. Church sanctuary on South Ashley Street. Welcome to Valdosta, A.M.E. conference visitors.
THUMBS UP: To Serena Huang and all involved with the annual Azalea International Folk Fair. Students from Taiwan participated in this year’s fair as numerous area school children took a tour around the world within the halls of the James H. Rainwater Conference Center. The festival is a special way to bring other cultures to South
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THUMBS UP: To the area individuals and organizations for taking a stand to change Valdosta and Lowndes County’s voting process 30 years ago. Before then, the region had a system where candidates who received the most votes were elected, leaving some areas without representation. Demands and a lawsuit created the district system which the city and county have today. Districts allow for fairer representation of various communities throughout Valdosta and Lowndes.
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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
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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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