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THUMBS UP: To the Georgia Department of Transportation employees who have been on the job all night for several weeks to pave North Valdosta Road. The crews have been working hard to get the job done, and are moving traffic quickly and efficiently through the affected areas. The road improvements are appreciated, as is their professionalism.
THUMBS UP: To Deb Cox, election supervisor, and all of the people at the Lowndes County Board of Elections for handling more than 20,000 voters during the early voting period of the past few weeks. Voters may have pulled into a full parking lot expecting long waits, but the elections staff had them in and out of the office, with votes cast, in about 15 minutes. Thanks to the election board’s planning, early voting was not only a right but a breeze.
THUMBS UP: To the folks at Moody Air Force Base for conducting an amazing open house and air show last weekend. At its busiest, some visitors reported wait times stretching from 90 minutes to two hours to get on the base but most found the wait worthwhile as they received a better understanding of what airmen experience and witnessed the thrills of numerous aerial performances including the Thunderbirds.
THUMBS DOWN: To Allgreen Services pulling its trash cans from customers without no or little notice. The can collection occurred in the wake of Lowndes County commissioners recently granting the county’s garbage pick-up to Veolia starting Jan. 1. An Allgreen representative said the cans had to be collected now to avoid hassles during the holiday season. But the company has created hassles for their former customers.
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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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