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Pet shop ordinance approved after four-month struggle
Four months after the county-wide ordinance to ban pet shops and prioritize pet adoptions in Lowndes County, Valdosta’s ...
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Repeat offender faces a max of life in prison after shot fired in Valdosta store
A Lowndes County man with a lengthy criminal history who was arrested after firing a round between customers ...
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Georgia legislature considers bill to restrict SNAP purchases
ATLANTA — The Georgia Budget & Policy Institute stated, in a report released last year, that 22% of ...
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Georgia Trend 500 honors Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements among state’s top leaders
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements has been recognized among Georgia Trend’s Georgia 500 for 2025, an ...
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VSU’s “A Christmas Carol” named Best Play by Broadway World Tallahassee
Valdosta State University Theatre & Dance’s seasonal production of “A Christmas Carol” is the winner of Broadway World ...
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EDITORIAL: Columnist opens conversation. Who’ll join us?
Gary Wisenbaker is a frequent columnist to The Valdosta Daily Times, both on our opinions page and on ...
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GARY WISENBAKER: Should Georgia taxpayers continue subsidizing college and university tuition?
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s January 2026 budget proposal includes yet more money to subsidize rising tuition cost. And ...
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J.L. Newbern Middle School announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
6th Grade Honor Roll w/Distinction: Keilyn Johnson, Ay’riyah Whitlock. 6th Grade Honor Roll: Braydon Adams, Antuan Baker, Alaysia ...
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VSU’s Greek students recognized for excellence, service, leadership
Several student leaders recently attended national conventions and leadership conferences, earning prestigious awards and recognition for excellence in ...
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Lowndes Co. Building Permits Jan. 24
City of Valdosta All’N 1 Handyman Services, 1205 W. Magnolia St., Building Val Service Enterprises, In., 116 E ...
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Lowndes Co. Property Transactions Jan. 24
North Moody Investments, LLC, Hahira, to Owens Vinyl Siding, L.L.C., Lowndes Co. Map & Parcel No. 0044-191, $62,500 ...
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AARON TAYLOR: Navigating the financial challenges of dementia
Dementia is a complex and devastating condition that not only affects the emotional and mental well-being of individuals ...
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Arglass CEO addresses Valdosta North Rotary
José de Diego Arozamena, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Arglass, addressed the Valdosta North Rotary Club ...
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SGMC Health recognizes Brantley as Health System Hero
SGMC Health named Shayanne Brantley, a barista in food services, as the January Health System Hero in recognition ...
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J.L. Lomax Elementary School announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
1st Grade Honor Roll w/Distinction: Kai Council, Zalyn Flowers, Anayely Azucena Perez Perez, Tyrell Turner. 1st Grade Honor ...
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Suspect in Valdosta murder tied to 2 Florida deaths
A suspect charged in the death of a Valdosta man is also accused of killing two people in ...
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SGMC Health wins two statewide patient safety awards from the Georgia Hospital Association
The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) has awarded SGMC Health two of its prestigious Patient Safety and Quality Awards, ...
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Lowndes High School announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
Lowndes High School Principal Krista Pearson recently announced the Honor Roll students for the Second Nine Weeks 2025-26. ...
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Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers announces two partner promotions
Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers has announced the promotion of Wheeler Bryant and Jessica Crannis to partner.
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Wiregrass Tech hires new fundraising leader
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has announced the hiring of Will Bostelman as its new executive director of fundraising.
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Church Briefs Jan. 22
7th Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor Eddie L. Curry, 11 a.m. – 1 p..m., Jan. 24, New Prospect Missionary ...
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Investigation begins into footage of VPD use of force
The Valdosta Police Department has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into an online video that ...
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SGMC Health honors Harvey with DAISY Award
SGMC Health honored Hunter Harvey, RN in pediatrics, as its January DAISY Award recipient, recognizing his quick thinking, ...
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Kemp declares state of emergency for Georgia, readying state crews, National Guard for snow and ice
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a state of emergency for all Georgia counties Thursday ahead of a winter storm ...
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Georgia lawmakers wrestle with removing ballot QR codes as required by law
Georgia legislators and the state’s elections chief lacked a plan Wednesday to stop using computer QR codes for ...