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City of Valdosta provides update on major West Street reconstruction
The City of Valdosta is continuing a major reconstruction project along West Street, spanning approximately one-half mile from ...
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Lowndes County turns 200
VALDOSTA — Lowndes County officially reached its 200th birthday on Dec. 23, and to celebrate, the United States ...
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Valdosta man killed in Quitman shooting
A Valdosta man was killed in a Christmas Day shooting in Quitman.
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One dead, others hurt in Quitman shooting
One person is dead and others injured after a shooting incident in Quitman on Christmas day.
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Valdosta prisoner found dead on Christmas Eve after two days
The Lowndes County Coroner’s Office has reported that 21-year-old Javion Benham, an inmate at Valdosta State Prison, was ...
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Officials appointed in Cook Co. Probate Court
Last week, Gov. Brian P. Kemp appointed Matt Bennett to serve as Superior Court judge for the Alapaha ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “The Housemaid,” “SpongeBob” and “David”
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” (Action/Science-Fiction/Fantasy: 3 hours, 17 minutes) Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Jack Champion ...
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Lowndes Co. Building Permits Dec. 27
City of Valdosta Azalea City Roofing & Construction, Inc., 418 Northside r., Roofing, $4,378 Val Service Enterprises, Inc., ...
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Lowndes Co. Property Transactions Dec. 27
Valdosta-Lowndes Habitat for Humanity, Inc., Valdosta, to Anthony J. Richardson, 0 Hampton Lane, Lowndes Co. Map & Parcel ...
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BRAD BAYLESS: Time to consider your New Year resolutions
For many people, the month of December and the New Year are times for personal reflection, a time ...
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JAMES CAGLE: What is a resolution?
A resolution is a promise, intent, purpose, plan, objective, and aim. If we are resolute, or determined, set ...
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City: Some customers may receive additional utility bill
Earlier this week, the City of Valdosta sent out notices that some residents would get two utility bills ...
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Education Briefs Dec. 27
Berry College announces 2025 Fall dean’s list ROME— The Berry College dean’s list honors students who posted an ...
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Red Cross reflects on a year of service and hope
ATLANTA — Throughout the past year, the American Red Cross of South Central Georgia stood alongside families impacted ...
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State Rep. Derrick Jackson delivers keynote speech at Harlem Nights Gala in Valdosta
VALDOSTA — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC) successfully hosted its 3rd Annual “Harlem Nights” Gala & Awards ...
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South Georgia Regional Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled Jan. 20
VALDOSTA — South Georgia Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 20, 2026, at ...
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Wisenbaker granted license to practice real estate in Florida
VALDOSTA — Clay Browning and Blair Andersen, brokers of Valdosta’s Century 21 Realty Advisors, announced that Gary Wisenbaker, ...
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Dewar Elementary celebrates completion of new classrooms and full-size gym
Dewar Elementary School officially celebrated the completion of a major campus expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the ...
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DEAN POLING: Scrooge was not a hypocrite
“What’s Christmas but a time to find yourself a year older and not a day richer.” It is ...
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Southeastern Grocers delivers more than $368,000 to help feed neighbors this holiday season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers, LLC (SEG), parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, is celebrating the season ...
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Dewar Elementary celebrates completion of new classrooms, full-size gym
VALDOSTA – Dewar Elementary School officially celebrated the completion of a major campus expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking ...
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DOT approves bid for Lowndes bridge project
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 22 projects valued at approximately $72.1 million ...
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DCA allocates $103 million in 2023-2024 storm assistance
ATLANTA — On Friday, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced that it has allocated $103 million ...
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Medical treatments don’t take a holiday; give blood or platelets now with Red Cross
VALDOSTA — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood now to keep ...
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Lowndes County Commissioner Demarcus Marshall reappointed to ACCG Workers’ Compensation Fund Board of Trustees
VALDOSTA — Lowndes County Commissioner Demarcus Marshall has been reappointed by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), ...