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VSU alumnus named provost at ABAC

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College recently announced Dr. Jason Goodner as its new provost and vice president for academic ...

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Georgia school safety bill nears final passage after Senate vote

The Georgia Senate on Monday passed a sweeping school safety bill that seeks to identify students who intend ...

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EDITORIAL: Could your dog be Farm Dog of the Year?

Farm dogs can play a lot of roles on the farm, from herding livestock or guarding property to ...

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Valdosta student places 3rd in South Georgia welding competition

MOULTRIE —  South Georgia high school students competed in a welding competition on Thursday, March 27, hosted by ...

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Georgia House passes transgender sports bill

Controversial legislation banning transgender student athletes from participating in female sports in Georgia cleared the Republican-controlled state House ...

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Valdosta Police Department to hold hiring event April 10

VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Police Department will hold an open testing hiring event at 6 p.m. April 10 ...

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BURTON FLETCHER: Coins of Valor: A military town’s untold tradition


In the heart of Valdosta, a small but meaningful tradition is quietly waiting to be discovered — the ...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Congratulations to Haynes Studstill on appointment to Board of Regents

On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to offer congratulations to attorney Haynes M. ...

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FEMA continues recovery efforts in Valdosta

FEMA remains actively engaged across the state, including in Valdosta, six months since Hurricane Helene devastated Georgia, ensuring ...

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Hemp products industry gets scrutiny from Georgia lawmakers

Legislative proposals add uncertainty for stores that sell intoxicating items derived from hemp.

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Historic Photo of the Week

First Baptist Church – 200 West Central Avenue – Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955. The First Baptist Church ...

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Lowndes County food scores

China Wok II 2129 Bemiss Rd.; March 26 94 – A    Starbucks 3316 N. Valdosta Rd.; March ...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program scheduled April 3

The Martin Luther King Jr.  “Memorial Program” will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday April 3, at the  ...

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Middle South Georgia Conservation District honors 2024 Conservationists of the Year

MOULTRIE — The Middle South Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District, a local agency dedicated to the conservation ...

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Valdosta Fire Department holds Push-In Ceremony for new fire engine

The Valdosta Fire Department celebrated a time-honored fire service tradition March 25 with a push-in ceremony for its ...

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City of Valdosta customer service hours, parking changes set for Bluesberry Festival

City of Valdosta residents can expect temporary changes to the customer service operating hours and parking availability in ...

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Valdosta State University names new police chief

VALDOSTA —  Christopher Hughes has been named the next director of public safety at Valdosta State University. Hughes ...

Community

Lowndes Co. Property Transactions March 29

Anthony McCoppin, Valdosta, to ASM3 Asset Management, LLC, Lowndes County,  Map & Parcel No. 0082D-201, $10 Anthony McCoppin, ...

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Lowndes Co. Building Permits March 29

Valdosta  T&S Construction, 4225 Robert Dr., Roofing, $29,000 Affordable Roofing, 1000 E. Force St., Roofing, $4,500 Jordan Roofing, ...

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AARON TAYLOR: Florida retirement dream is quickly changing

For decades, Florida has been a top retirement destination, attracting older adults with its warm climate, tax advantages, ...