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Valdosta High School JROTC team earns trip to national championship in Washington, D.C.
In a competition that began with more than 5,000 teams from around the world, four cadets from Valdosta ...
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Hahira police officer honored with public funeral
VALDOSTA — Lowndes County held a public funeral Sunday for Officer Caleb Abney, the Hahira Police officer killed ...
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Southern Georgia Black Chambers launches Small Business Academy
The season for planning is officially over in South Georgia. On Tuesday evening, the Southern Georgia Black Chambers ...
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GoFundMe started for fallen officer’s family
VALDOSTA — In the wake of Hahira Police Officer Caleb Abney’s death, the Hahira community and beyond have ...
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Valdosta High School announces 2026 STAR Student and Teacher
VALDOSTA — Dr. Johnnie Marshall, principal of Valdosta High School, has announced that Raihan Islam has been named ...
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Church Briefs Feb. 28
Youth Revival, 7 p.m. March 2-8, Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, 409 W. Main St., Hahira. Guest speakers: Monday, ...
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Lowndes Co. Building Permits Feb. 28
City of Valdosta Paul Taylor, 4307 Mossy Creek Rd., Roofing Val-Service, 200 W. Cranford Ave. B4, Mechanical Lauren ...
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BURTON FLETCHER: When justice failed a courageous witness
Every town has a story that refuses to fade, no matter how many years pass. For Hahira and ...
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Lowndes Co. Property Transactions Feb. 28
Town and Country Investments, LLC, Lakeland, Ga., to Luisa Chavarria, Lowndes Co. Map & Parcel No. 0044-164, $315,900 ...
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Education Briefs Feb. 28
Metzler named to Presidential Honor List OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — Madeline Metzler of Lake Park has been named ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “Mercy,” “Return to Silent Hill,” “Sentimental Value” & “In Cold Light”
“Mercy” (Thriller/Crime: 1 hour, 39 minutes) Starring: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis Director: Timur Bekmambetov Rated: PG-13 ...
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Valdosta Main Street welcomes Cameron Harris as new Main Street coordinator
Valdosta Main Street recently announced Cameron Harris as the new Main Street coordinator.
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SGMC Interventional Physiatry recognized as Sonex Center of Excellence
SGMC Health announces that SGMC Interventional Physiatry under the leadership of Robert Kirtley, MD, has been recognized as ...
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Valdosta man sentenced to federal prison
A South Georgia man with prior drug convictions was sentenced to prison after police found him illegally in ...
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Students who skip school could face new punishments, including loss of driver’s license
Students with too many unexcused absences would be barred from playing sports and could lose their driver's license ...
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SGMC Health expands orthopedic care with new Valdosta location
SGMC Health has relocated SGMC Orthopedics to a brand new, expanded location at 2310 N. Patterson St., Suite ...
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Wiregrass announces Fall 2025 graduates
VALDOSTA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held its Fall 2025 Commencement Exercises on Dec. 11. A total of ...
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Jerry Oliver Jr. recognized for excellence at VSU
Jerry Oliver Jr. is Valdosta State University's Fall 2025 Employee of the Semester.
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Pets of the Week Feb. 26
The Pets of the Week are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd. in Valdosta, ...
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Aarin Dave named Lowndes High School STAR Student
Lowndes High School announced Aarin Dave as the 2026 STAR Student, an honor recognizing the school’s highest-achieving senior ...
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Bill allowing broader sales of craft beer by Georgia breweries falls short
An attempt to permit Georgia breweries to sell beer to restaurants, bars, and stores failed Tuesday when state ...
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Georgia House adopts Kemp’s income tax cut
Gov. Brian Kemp is halfway to getting his income tax rate cut approved by the Legislature after the ...
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Georgia Centennial Farm applications open now
Georgia Centennial Farm applications are now open to all qualifying candidates. The deadline to apply is May 1, ...
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Spring Nature Quest events at Gaskins Forest Education Center
The Gaskins Forest Education Center, located at 3359 Moore Sawmill Road in Alapaha, is planning a spring season ...
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Win a free laptop for college from Farah & Farah
VALDOSTA — Valdosta personal injury law firm, Farah & Farah, is relaunching its Empowering Greatness Scholarship program in ...