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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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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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State House discussing significant tax legislation
ATLANTA — Sponsors of some bills relating to property tax and income tax seem to be betting it ...
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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 ...
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VHS students get “Real Talk” from business leaders during Entrepreneurship Week
VALDOSTA – The hallways of Valdosta High School recently echoed with more than just school bells; they were ...
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VSU’s Monica Haynes named local Arboreal Legacy
The Valdosta Tree Commission recently presented its prestigious Arboreal Legacy Award to Valdosta State University's Monica Haynes, a ...
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Southside Library Boosters present Annual Black History Program Saturday
Southside Library Boosters will present the Annual Black History Program "Telling Their Story" from 11 a.m. - 1 ...
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JAMES CAGLE: What is love?
“We love him (God), because he first loved us” (1 John 4: 19 KJV). Love for Jesus Christ ...
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Lowndes Co. Food Scores Feb. 24
Five Guys Burgers and Fries 1705 Norman Dr.; Feb. 18 100 – A Moe’s 2112 W. Hill Ave.; ...
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Protesters in Georgia could face harsher sanctions under new state legislation
Bills that aim to restrain public protests advanced in Georgia's House and Senate in the wake of shooting deaths ...
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Alapaha Soil and Water Conservation District now accepting entries for Poster Contest
The Alapaha Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting entries for their Poster Contest for students located ...
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SGMC Health expands rehabilitation services with new Valdosta outpatient clinic
SGMC Health is expanding access to high‑quality rehabilitation care with the opening of its new Outpatient Therapy Services ...
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Historic Photo of the Week Feb. 24
Greenwood Turpentine Camp, owned by the Southern Resin & Chemical Company of Philadelphia, was located near Stockton, Georgia, ...
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SGMC Health honors Edwards with DAISY Award
SGMC Health recognized Michael “Mike” Edwards, RN, charge nurse in the Emergency Department at SGMC Health Smith Northview, ...
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GARY WISENBAKER: Data centers: What’s good for the goose is good for the gander
Much has been written lately about data centers in Georgia, some of it thoughtful, some of it alarmist. ...
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Judge rules against Burt Jones’ unlimited fundraising in race for Georgia governor
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones can no longer raise millions of dollars for his gubernatorial campaign through a special ...
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Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber celebrates grand opening of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers with an official ribbon ...
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Valdosta man arrested after multi-county high-speed chase
VALDOSTA — A Valdosta man faces multiple traffic and drug-related charges following a multi-county car chase on Feb. ...
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Traffic to shift to roundabout near Winn-Dixie
VALDOSTA — Heads up, Valdosta drivers! Starting tomorrow, Feb. 24, Valdosta is shifting traffic in front of North ...