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Preparations underway for Valdosta Mardi Gras
The countdown is on as Valdosta is preparing for its first Mardi Gras celebration.
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Lowndes High School’s Dave brothers win Congressional App Challenge for fourth time, advance to national competition
Lowndes High School students Aarin Dave, a senior, and Aarav Dave, a sophomore, have once again demonstrated excellence ...
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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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Southern Regional Technical College celebrates third cohort of Street to Station Program
The third cohort of fire medic students have advanced in the Street to Station Program at Southern Regional ...
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Church Briefs Jan. 31
African Modeling for Scholarship Purposes, 3 p.m. Feb. 22, Friendship AME Church, 5479 Dry Lake Rd., Dixie, Ga. ...
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BRAD BAYLESS: Affordability: The defining issue of the year and what it means for investors
Political campaigns often hinge on emotion as much as economic data, and this year’s elections underscored that dynamic. ...
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Lowndes Co. Property Transactions Jan. 31
Brennan Clayton, Valdosta, to Susan S. Swader, Lowndes Co. Map & Parcel No. 0082A-133, $253,500 Chao Xiong and ...
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Lowndes Co. Building Permits Jan. 31
City of Valdosta Val Service, 600 Pinetree Rd., Mechanical Eagle Electric, Inc., 511 N. St. Augustine Rd., Electrical ...
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Warming shelters seek volunteers
Greater Valdosta United Way has sent out a call for volunteers to help at warming shelters in Lowndes ...
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Federal authorities warn of fraudsters impersonating prosecutors
MACON — Federal authorities are warning citizens of a scammer or group of scammers—potentially outside of the United ...
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Lakeland man sentenced on gun charge
A South Georgia man with prior assault and drug convictions was sentenced to prison after police found him ...
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U.S. News & World Report lists VSU among the best for online learning
U.S. News & World Report has listed Valdosta State University among the nation’s best colleges and universities when ...
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S.L. Mason Elementary School announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
1st Grade Honor Roll w/Distinction: Ty’Mere Bell, Vedikaba Chavda, Gabriella Heath, Pierce Jenrette, Kyli Johnson, Axl Terrell, Princeton ...
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SGMC Health introduces PET cardiac stress testing for more accurate heart diagnostics
SGMC Health is expanding its advanced cardiac imaging capabilities with the introduction of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) cardiac ...
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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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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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Education Briefs Jan. 31
Students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus ADELPHI, Md — More than 18,700 University ...