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Suspect in Valdosta murder tied to 2 Florida deaths
A suspect charged in the death of a Valdosta man is also accused of killing two people in ...
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SGMC Health wins two statewide patient safety awards from the Georgia Hospital Association
The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) has awarded SGMC Health two of its prestigious Patient Safety and Quality Awards, ...
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Investigation begins into footage of VPD use of force
The Valdosta Police Department has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into an online video that ...
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PSST! wins nine Broadway World Tallahassee Awards
Peach State Summer Theatre’s 2025 season — “The Wizard of Oz,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “A Closer ...
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VSU hosts 14th annual M.L.K. Jr. Day march
VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University hosted its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day march Monday, a tribute to ...
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Georgia lawmakers wrestle with removing ballot QR codes as required by law
Georgia legislators and the state’s elections chief lacked a plan Wednesday to stop using computer QR codes for ...
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Pets of the Week Jan. 22
The Pets of the Week are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd. in Valdosta, ...
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SGMC Health recognizes Mathis with BEE Award
SGMC Health recognized Donitra “Donnie” Mathis, patient care technician at SGMC Health Smith Northview, as the latest recipient ...
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Former state representative pleads guilty to unemployment fraud
Former state Rep. Karen Bennett, D-Stone Mountain, pleaded guilty in federal court to making false statements to fraudulently ...
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First Commerce, SGMC Foundation raise more than $20,000 during the 6th #FLAMINGOCHALLENGE
First Commerce Credit Union, in partnership with the SGMC Health Foundation, raised $20,876 through the 2025 #FlamingoChallenge, continuing ...
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Lowndes County Schools awards Allie Deal as district spelling bee champion
VALDOSTA — Following multiple rounds of challenging competition at the Lowndes County Schools Annual District Spelling Bee, Allie ...
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Turner Center seeks nominations for Lena Bosch Lifetime Achievement Award
VALDOSTA — The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts continues to accept nominations for the Lena Bosch ...
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Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, ...
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JAMES CAGLE: Noise: A Sign of the Times
“Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. . ...
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Taxpayers in Georgia will now be able to get more money back for contributions to K-12 private school scholarships
Georgians now have another way to give away money and get it all back when they support private ...
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Suspect charged in Skipper Bridge Road slaying
VALDOSTA — Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide from Jan. 16 on Skipper Bridge Road after ...
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Struggling Georgia timber industry could receive big tax break
A proposed amendment to the Georgia Constitution would end sales taxes on timber, a major industry battered by mill ...
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Lowndes Co. Food Scores Jan. 20
Bojangles Mobile Unit 3661 Inner Perimeter Rd.’ Jan. 14 100 – A Bojangles 3661 Inner Perimeter Rd.’ Jan. ...
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Andrew Duvall Book Review: Dark Night of the Soul
Andrew Duvall of Valdosta has published his first book.
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GARY WISENBAKER: Beyond 2026: Two kinds of leadership for two different moments
The modern conservative movement finds itself at an inflection point, and few comparisons illuminate that moment more clearly ...
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Historic Photo of the Week Jan. 20
“Packards on Parade” on North Ashley Street. John Williams, owner of a Valdosta Packard dealership, hosted the Detroit, ...
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LAMP to keep warming shelter open until Thursday
Lowndes Associated Ministries to People Inc. has extended the time they will have their warming shelter open to ...
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Wiregrass Tech launches new video podcast The WireCast, Premiering Feb. 4
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently announced the launch of its video podcast, The WireCast, premiering Tuesday, Feb. 4, ...
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Valdosta residents hold anti-I.C.E. protest
Dozens of Valdosta citizens gathered outside of the Historic Courthouse Saturday to protest the U.S. Immigration and Customs ...
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Zeigler: Empty Stocking Fund has successful campaign
The Empty Stocking Fund’s annual campaign is winding down.