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Presentation fundraiser leads push to replace historic church windows
First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church raised $350 in donations during a historical presentation and fundraiser on Jan. 20, ...
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Rep. Dexter Sharper charged with fraud
A third Georgia state lawmaker was charged Friday with unemployment fraud in a pandemic-era safety net program.
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Jack and Jill holds inaugural Family Advocacy Day with City of Valdosta
The City of Valdosta joined with the Valdosta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated to host ...
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Warming shelter moves to 24-hour schedule amidst freezing temperatures
The warming shelter provided by Lowndes Associated Ministries to People Inc. has opened its doors after a brief ...
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Georgia DOT prepares for another winter weather event
The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing for another winter weather event expected to have impacts across much ...
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Bush Wealth Management announces Kent Patrick as managing partner
VALDOSTA — Bush Wealth Management recently announced that Kent Patrick has been named managing partner. Previously serving as ...
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SRTC names former Valdosta BOE chair its first business and industry relationship manager
Southern Regional Technical College recently named Kelly Wilson as the college's first business and industry relationship manager.
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Dean Poling Book Reviews: “Reacher” and “The Viper”
Reacher: Lee Child Lee Child created the character Jack Reacher about 30 years ago. Since, the character has ...
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Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP announces Christina Balanis as equity partner
VALDOSTA — Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP is pleased to announce that Christina Balanis has been named an equity ...
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Georgia House Republican property tax elimination plan to face opposition from Senate Democrats
A Republican House proposal to eliminate homeowner property taxes will face stiff opposition if it makes it to ...
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Mason Slaughter selected as Georgia delegate to prestigious U.S. Senate Youth Program
Lowndes High School senior Mason Slaughter has been selected as a Georgia delegate to the United States Senate ...
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BURTON FLETCHER: Timeless financial principles from my father
In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, there exists a treasure trove of wisdom handed down through generations. My ...
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Education Briefs Jan. 31
Students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus ADELPHI, Md — More than 18,700 University ...
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Opera comes alive for young audiences at VSU
More than 500 school children from Valdosta, Lowndes County, and neighboring communities recently gathered on the campus of ...
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Test-run of outdoor classrooms in Georgia schools clears General Assembly
Students in Georgia schools could soon have more opportunities to study outdoors instead of inside a classroom.
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W.G. Nunn announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
1st Grade Honor roll w/Distinction: De’vonta Brundidge, Peyton Bryant, Travis Carter, Cassidy Casey, Melody Copeland, Jacquees Davis, Stanlee ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “Greenland 2: Migration,” “Primate,” “I Was a Stranger,” “Is This Thing On?”
“Greenland 2: Migration” (Drama/Thriller: 1 hour, 38 minutes) Starring: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis Director: Ric ...
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Pets of the Week Jan. 29
The Pets of the Week are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd. in Valdosta, ...
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JAMES CAGLE: Have you ever loaned God anything?
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given (to ...
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Republican state House leaders unveil plan to abolish homeowner property taxes
Republicans in Georgia's state House say they want to take steps to erase homeowner property taxes this legislative ...
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FBI raids Fulton County for ballots from Georgia’s close 2020 election
FBI agents raided Fulton County’s elections warehouse Wednesday to collect ballots from the 2020 presidential election, an escalation ...
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Visiting ‘Our Town’: LHS presents the Great American Play
“Our Town” is one of the most produced plays ever and is often listed in the top 10 ...
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UPDATE: Valdosta woman chosen for Georgia’s WIN List training
Kristina Cheek, a South Georgia community leader, advocate, and political strategist, has been selected to participate in the ...
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Turner Center for the Arts and VSU host “The Strange Case of Lady Liberty”
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, in partnership with Valdosta State University, will present The Strange ...
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Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Feb. 4
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 4, beginning at 9 a.m. at ...