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One dead after accidental fire on MLK Drive
An accidental fire on the corner of East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and South Lee Street on ...
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Christmas Card Cruise continues its community tradition across Lowndes County
Each December, yards across Lowndes County become a festive gallery of giant hand-painted Christmas cards, thanks to the ...
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Army Sgt. surprises children after three-month deployment
After three months away from his family, U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Kenneth Howell surprised his three children ...
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Mayor’s Motorcade continues holiday tradition
On Wednesday, the Valdosta Fire Department, along with Valdosta City Mayor Scott James Matheson, carried forward a cherished ...
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Wiregrass renames student health clinic to honor Taylor family
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently held a renaming ceremony to honor the Taylor family for their generous contributions ...
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BOOK REVIEWS: Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith: Adam Christopher
Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith: Adam Christopher Back in the 1970s, readers could pick up novelizations of ...
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STACY BUSH: Financial planning for seasonal expenses
The holiday season is synonymous with increased spending—gifts, travel, entertainment, and charitable giving can strain even well-managed budgets.
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Church Briefs Dec. 13
Christmas 4 Kidz event, 10 a.m. Dec. 20, Valdosta Community Church, 4531 Saint Marks Church Rd., Naylor. Giveaway ...
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Lowndes Co. Property Trans. Dec. 13
Chaser’s Home Services, Inc., Valdosta, to Paul Webster Clayton, 2802 Rabbit Ridge Run, Lowndes Co. Map & Parcel ...
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Lowndes Co. Building Permits Dec. 13
City of Valdosta Roger Budd, 400 E. Jane St., Roofing, $1,500 Nextgen Builders, LLC, 1008 Charleston Pl, Building, ...
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Film festival extends deadline for local HS students
The South Georgia Film Festival has extended the deadline to submit films in the high school category.
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JAMES CAGLE: Just a word will do
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John ...
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SGMC Health honors HRO Champions with Safe Care Award
SGMC Health recognized its High Reliability Organization (HRO) Champions with the Safe Care Award, celebrating their unwavering commitment ...
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Valdosta native launches King of Pops here
A familiar Southern favorite is officially popping up in Valdosta. King of Pops, the handcrafted popsicle company known ...
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SGBC hosts ribbon-cutting for Mama’s Creations & More’s 1-year anniversary
In a vibrant display of community support and entrepreneurial resilience, the Southern Georgia Black Chambers recently conducted a ...
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Azalea Festival seeks vendors and sponsors
The 26th Annual Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival is now accepting vendor applications and sponsors. Local vendors and non-profits are ...
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Parade to celebrate Collins’ 109 birthday
Pearl Collins celebrates her 109th birthday on Dec. 24 as Legacy Village of Park Regency’s oldest resident.
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SRTC Medical Assisting students recognized in pinning ceremony
On Monday, Dec. 8, Southern Regional Technical College recognized five graduating Medical Assisting students at a pinning ceremony ...
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Taylor earns CFP designation
Aaron Taylor of Bush Wealth Management has earned the esteemed Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, a hallmark of ...
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Parade to celebrate Collins’ 109th birthday
Pearl Collins celebrates her 109th birthday on Dec. 24 as Legacy Village of Park Regency’s oldest resident.
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Brooks Co. school named to National Register of Historic Places
Cross Roads School in Brooks County is one of three new listings to the National Register of Historic ...
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Economists paint ‘sobering’ picture for 2026, with slower growth expected in Georgia too
Economists are offering a “sobering” forecast for 2026, marking the second consecutive year of slowed growth across both ...
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Tentative agreement with Georgia Power could mean new capacity for data centers
Georgia's dominant electric power monopoly has a reached a tentative deal with state regulators that would allow a ...
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Pets of the Week Dec. 11
The Pets of the Week are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd. in Valdosta, ...
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RILEY BLOUNT: Copper theft not a victimless crime
When copper thieves strike, the consequences ripple throughout our communities. When a communications line is stolen or vandalized, ...