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Valdosta State University Honors College hosts annual legacy Christmas event
VALDOSTA —VSU’s Honor Student Association welcomed the community to the fourth annual Lighting of the Honors House on ...
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New leadership, website for Empty Stocking Fund
VALDOSTA — This year marks a changing of the guard at the Empty Stocking Fund. Created more than ...
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Second Harvest holds Thanksgiving for Thousands
Second Harvest of South Georgia hosted its annual Thanksgiving for Thousands event Tuesday morning at Valdosta High School, ...
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Turner Center names Children’s Imagination Station director
VALDOSTA — The Turner Center for the Arts has named Kimberly Cliett director of the Meta Shaw Coleman ...
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Tye honored by emergency management group
Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye, AEM, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious ...
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Rep. Austin Scott wants continued investigation into Epstein’s network
A Georgia Congressman who voted for legislation last week mandating the release of documents connected with child trafficker ...
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GARY WISENBAKER: The Season of Advent is upon us
In the hustle and bustle of autumn’s indoor and outdoor hurly-burly, gearing up for high school and college ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “Nuremberg,” “Die My Love,” “Predator: Badlands,” “Christy” and “Sarah’s Oil”
“Nuremberg” (Drama: 2 hours, 28 minutes) Starring: Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon Director: James Vanderbilt Rated: ...
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Lowndes County proclaims Nov. 22-29 as Shop Local Lowndes County Small Business Week
LOWNDES COUNTY — On Friday morning, Commissioner Michael Smith, on behalf of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, ...
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Harry Dunmire named Wiregrass Tech Student of the Year
Harry Dunmire, an Automotive Technology student on the Valdosta Campus, has been named the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award ...
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Lowndes Co. Food Scores Nov. 25
Lowndes High School 1112 N. St. Augustine Rd.; Nov. 18 100 – A Popeye’s 2119 Bemiss Rd.; Nov. ...
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JAMES CAGLE: Thanksgiving
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus ...
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Historic Photo of the Week Nov. 25
The Harris Nickel Plate Show was in Valdosta’s Pine Park in November 1902, performing in numerous shows. The ...
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BOOK REVIEW: “Notes on Being a Man” and “The World According to Garp”
Notes on Being a Man: Scott Galloway Scott Galloway has gained a secure amount of wealth and a ...
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Valdosta Fire Chief retires, Deputy Chief to assume position
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Fire Department has announced the retirement of Chief Brian Boutwell after 30 years of service, ...
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Visually impaired artist soars to new heights
James Cocke embarked on what many might consider the least likely endeavor of a person losing his vision: He ...
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DEAN POLING: Seeing grandmother’s 1920 memory into the 2120s
My grandmother often told stories of going shopping with her grandmother. They went downtown. They visited stores. They ...
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One injured in fire after E-bike battery overheats
VALDOSTA — One person was hurt and two displaced after an E-bike battery overheated and caught fire on ...
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Two arrested after mid-intersection drug bust
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Police Department officers arrested two people that they found asleep in their car on Nov. ...
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Wild Adventures partners with Second Harvest for $19.99 tickets
VALDOSTA – Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta is continuing its longstanding partnership with Second Harvest of South ...
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Pride & Prosperity: SGBC Summit ignites business growth
The Southern Georgia Black Chambers elevated the business landscape with a dynamic weekend of innovation, connection, and empowerment, ...
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SPENCER PRICE: Thanks to local schools for thanking veterans
Recently, I had the honor of attending Veterans Day celebrations at three local schools: Westside Elementary with my ...
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Grant can help homeowners affected by 2023-2024 storms
The City of Valdosta Neighborhood Development team is pleased to announce that the application process for the Georgia ...
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DSH Hotel Advisors brokers the sale of 71-key Sleep Inn & Suites Valdosta
DSH Hotel Advisors, a national hotel brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has brokered the sale ...
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Chamber honors Valdosta–Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority as Leading Business of the Week
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce recognizeD the Valdosta–Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority as last week’s Leading ...