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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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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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Three shootings in 8 days at Valdosta restaurant; two people hurt
Three shootings occurred at Fin and Feathers in the span of just over a week, resulting in two ...
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Lowndes County to celebrate Bicentennial Birthday Bash Dec. 23
LOWNDES COUNTY — The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners invites the community to celebrate 200 years of history, ...
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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, ...
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Lowndes County Fire Rescue presents donation to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation
VALDOSTA — At Monday’s work session of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, Lowndes County Fire Rescue presented the ...
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Tifton community welcomes injured officer back from hospital
A Tifton Police officer injured in the Lee Avenue incident received a warm welcome back from the local ...
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Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta hosts Christmas at the Club Dec. 11
VALDOSTA — The Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta invites the community to join them for a performance ...
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Southwell Medical renames Adel geriatric facility
Southwell Medical hosted the Adel–Cook County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Business After Hours on Dec. 2, while making ...
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Wiregrass Medical Laboratory Tech program holds first pinning ceremony
VALDOSTA — The Medical Laboratory Technology program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted its first pinning ceremony. The ...
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Valdosta Lowndes County Development Authority General Meeting scheduled Dec. 16
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Lowndes County Development Authority will hold its general meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. ...
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SRTC Surgical Technology graduates honored in pinning ceremony
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Southern Regional Technical College recognized three graduating Surgical Technology students at a pinning ceremony ...
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EDITORIAL: DUI Accountability Court helps fight impaired driving
Impaired driving is one of the biggest threats to public safety in America, and it’s an even bigger ...
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Fulton prosecutor to testify about Trump case, despite effort to fight subpoena
The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral argument Tuesday in a dispute over the extent of the Georgia General ...
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Lowndes Co. Food Scores Dec. 8
VSU: Palms Dining Hall 1500 N. Patterson St.; Dec. 3 100 – A Mid Street Bar & Grill ...
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Historic Photo of the Week Dec. 9
Gypsy and Baby performed in 1896 in Chicago and are pictured with Barney “Fatty” Shea. The elephants were ...
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SGMC Health Foundation launches annual Lights of Love Campaign to honor loved ones
The SGMC Health Foundation announces the return of its beloved Lights of Love Campaign, a cherished holiday tradition ...
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Former VSU professor sues Carvajal, among others
A former Valdosta State University professor has brought forth a lawsuit against President Richard Carvajal, as well as ...
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Member of state House indicted in federal unemployment benefits case
A metro Atlanta lawmaker accused of theft of government funds in connection with COVID-19 relief pleaded not guilty ...
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USDA announces assistance for farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers in ...