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    DEAN POLING: Saying farewell to our family’s trees

    Four giants stood in our yard. They loomed and swayed and towered over our house and street. They ...

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    Moulton-Branch Elementary among seven to earn John Hancock Award

    VALDOSTA – Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods presented the John Hancock Award for cursive writing to schools ...

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    Lowndes Co. Food Scores Sept. 16

    Taco Bell #29104 3946 Bemiss Rd.; Sept. 10 94 – A  Waffle House #1770 4600 N. Valdosta Rd.; ...

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    GBI investigates Cook Co. shooting

    A man shot himself Saturday night, right in front of an Adel police officer.

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    Flu shots now available at health department

    Flu season is almost here, and the Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is encouraging everyone ...

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    LAMP Announces Boots and Bowties Gala: A Night of Purpose, Elegance, and Southern Charm

    Greater Valdosta United Way (GVUW) is proud to announce the official launch of its 2026 United We Thrive ...

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    Georgia maintains momentum with company expansions

    It was another boom year for Georgia, as businesses continued flocking to the state, burnishing its record as ...

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    VPD officers complete prestigious FBI Executive Seminar

    The Valdosta Police Department recently announced that Lt. Chris Crews and Lt. Selena Phinney successfully completed the 15th ...

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    Georgia Christian School crowns Homecoming King and Queen

    DASHER — The theme of this year’s Homecoming at Georgia Christian School was “A Legacy in the Making,” ...

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    Record enrollment growth at Southern Regional Technical College for Fall 2025

    Southern Regional Technical College has achieved an increase in enrollment for the tenth consecutive semester since the fall ...

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    Historic Photo of the Week Sept. 16

    Vallotton’s Dairy Farm, located along Bemiss Road between Valdosta and Moody Air Force Base, was purchased by the ...

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    SGBC and VSU partner to open contracting doors for local businesses

    The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC) hosted a Small Business Academy session last Tuesday evening, providing local entrepreneurs ...

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    JAMES CAGLE: The conscience

    “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward ...

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    Georgia farmers, foresters still awaiting disaster relief a year after Helene

    It's been nearly a year since Hurricane Helene tore through a large swath of South Georgia during the ...

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    Education Briefs Sept. 13

    Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces president’s list   VALDOSTA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements recently announced ...

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    Church Briefs Sept. 13

    Fall Revival/ Family & Friends Day; Fall Revival, 7 p.m. Sept. 16-18; Family and Friends Day, 8 a.m. ...

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    Lowndes Co. Building Permits Sept. 13

    Valdosta  Thomas Heating & Air Conditioning, 2106 Meade Ave., Mechanical, $6,600 Rutland Low Voltage, 2626 Madison Hwy., Low ...

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    Lowndes Co. Property Transactions Sept. 13

    Shannon F. Shanks and Kenneth A. Shanks, Valdosta, to Heidi Vital, 3575 Beulah Circle, Lowndes County, Map and ...

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    STACY BUSH: Why this September could defy a tough trend

    This September presents unique opportunities – and risks – for investors, setting the stage for a month that ...

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    Valdosta Symphony tunes up for America’s 250th

    America has a big birthday coming up and the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra is preparing to celebrate.