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John Sparks celebrated for 25 years of service with surprise send-off and proclamation
After more than two decades of service, John Sparks, the former executive director of Partnership Health Center, was ...
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Colby Thomas called up by Athletics
VALDOSTA — Local baseball players are popping up all over the place on Major League rosters. Monday, former ...
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Lowndes County Fire Rescue urges safe grilling, fireworks practices
As we approach July 4th, it's important to remember that this holiday can pose significant risks. In a ...
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Grand jury indicts 10 in Lowndes County gang shootout
A grand jury in Lowndes County this week indicted 10 alleged members of a criminal gang based in ...
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Habitat charts comeback with new ReStore and community push
After months of uncertainty and transition, Habitat for Humanity of Valdosta-Lowndes County is ready to make some moves.
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Local student selected to perform at Sydney Opera House
VALDOSTA — Baxa Campbell, a student at Scintilla Charter Academy, has been selected for the High School Honors ...
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Pitt shines in new ‘F1’ movie
“F1: The Movie” (Drama/Sport: 2 hours, 35 minutes) Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem ...
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Atlanta to get Shriners children’s medical research facility
Shriners Children's will establish a new pediatric medical research facility near Georgia Tech, bringing jobs and significant investment, ...
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Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel launches paid CNA training program
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation (SWHR) in Adel is launching a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program designed ...
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City of Valdosta announces adjusted sanitation schedule for Independence Day
In observance of Independence Day, the City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department will adjust its sanitation schedule Thursday, ...
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State audit of state program for kids produced mixed results
A program that was intended to improve Georgia's ranking on indicators of child "well-being” has produced mixed results, ...
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FEMA: Simple steps today lead to confident decisions tomorrow
As hurricane season continues on, preparedness for some can take many forms. For some, it might look like ...
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Ignorance of the law is no excuse, so get ready for these new ones about to take effect
On Tuesday, Georgians will reap what their state lawmakers sowed when a slew of new laws take effect, ...
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STACY BUSH: Spirit of independence is more than fireworks
Every July 4th, we gather to celebrate our nation’s birth—barbecues, parades, and fireworks lighting up the sky. But ...
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LISA HANNAN: A “tat” of truth
My husband and I were having breakfast at a local restaurant recently, when I noticed the server, a ...
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Lowndes Co. Property Transactions
Tessa Santana Camp, Valdosta, to Zachary Langdon, Lowndes County, Map & Parcel No. 0146A-340, $160,000 Carol C. Hutchinson, ...
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Lowndes Co. Building Permits
Valdosta Shay Ramos, 1612 Iola Dr., Roofing, $2,200 Andrew Rutland, 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd., Low Voltage, $12,000 Rutland ...
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Slaughter named vice chair of ACCG committee
Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was recently named 2025-2026 vice chair of the Federal Policy Committee for the ...
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EDITORIAL: Immunization committee must keep an open mind
Science is, well, strange. Even contradictory, if we’re being honest.
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Church briefs for June 27, 2025
144th Church Anniversary, 10 a.m. July 6, Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, 409 W. Main St., Hahira. Guest speaker: ...
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Man arrested twice in one week, injures officers both times
37-year-old Cody Finniessee has been arrested twice in one week, both times for misdemeanors, but police say he ...
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Education Briefs for June 27, 2025
Local students named to Kennesaw State Dean’s List KENNESAW — Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 8,500 ...
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PSC hears Georgia Power freeze plan
Executives representing Georgia Power and the state's energy regulating agency Thursday defended the utility's plan to freeze rates ...
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Somewhere Over Valdosta: PSST! stages ‘Wizard of Oz’
Producing “The Wizard of Oz” faces new challenges in a “Wicked” world.
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Valdosta City Schools to host kindergarten registration event
Valdosta City Schools will host a special Kindergarten Registration Event on Wednesday, July 9, from 3–6 p.m. at the Valdosta City Schools Performing ...