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Levitt Foundation grant will fund three more years of free outdoor concerts
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts has been awarded a $96,000 matching grant from the Levitt ...
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Apartment complex, restaurants among Downtown Valdosta updates
Downtown Valdosta hosted a brief presentation Thursday, just days away from Small Business Saturday, where several new projects ...
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Sewer overflow reported in Sugar Creek
A City of Valdosta crew found a sewer overflow Wednesday. It took about an hour to patch it, ...
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Valdosta-Lowndes County kicks off holiday season Nov. 28
Residents are invited to join the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and the City of Valdosta City Council ...
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8 Valdostans sentenced in federal fraud case
Eight Valdosta residents, including a bank branch employee, were sentenced to prison for a check cashing and kickback ...
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Attorney offers free Uber rides during holiday weekend
VALDOSTA — The Law Offices of Joshua Branch are sponsoring Uber rides for holiday celebrants who expect to ...
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SRTC Respiratory Care students honored during pinning ceremony
On Nov. 13, thirteen Southern Regional Technical College Respiratory Care graduates were honored during a pinning ceremony in ...
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Pets of the Week Nov. 20
The Pets of the Week are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd. in Valdosta, ...
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Feds nab Chinese citizen accused of operating transnational drug operation
An alleged international drug king pin from China accused of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl in Atlanta using operations ...
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J.L. Newbern Middle School holds Holiday Book Drive
J.L. Newbern Middle School will hold its first Holiday Book Drive Dec. 1-31, 2025.
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SRTC celebrates first echocardiography graduating class at pinning ceremony
On Thursday, Nov. 13, Southern Regional Technical College held a pinning ceremony honoring its first graduating class of ...
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SRTC Radiologic Technology students honored in pinning ceremony
THOMASVILLE — On Thursday, Nov. 13, Southern Regional Technical College honored graduating SRTC Radiologic Technology students during a ...
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Naturally Southern named Band of the Year
The South Georgia-based country band, Naturally Southern, has been named Band of the Year by the Georgia Country ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Valdosta, indeed a special place
I once wrote not long ago, I would return to Valdosta. A special place indeed. This time, instead ...
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VPD’s Shop with a Cop returns Dec. 15 to bring joy to local youth
The Valdosta Police Department is inviting the community to help bring holiday joy to local children through its ...
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DEAN POLING: Getting to know the old men in the store
“I come to your store because I expect customer service. I don’t mind paying your higher prices as long ...
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S.L. Mason Elementary School announces 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
1st Grade Honor Roll w/Distinction: Justin Beard, TyMere Bell, Kinslee Coogle, Zamarion Duncan, Destiniee Fredrick, Ariyahna Griffin, Gabriella ...
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Guilty verdicts in Southwest Georgia repeat offender cases
Two repeat offenders were found guilty of federal crimes at trial earlier this month, following separate investigations in ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Help is available for veterans who need it
On November 11, our nation celebrated Veterans Day. It is a day of recognizing and honoring those who ...
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Sallas Mahone Elementary School announces 1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
1st Grade Honor Roll w/Distinction: Jhyione Aikens, Peyton Ashley, Rowan Atkinson, Tyson Belcher, Wren Brown, Jakobi Calhoun, Mariah ...
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Open Bible Christian School announces 2nd Six Weeks Honor Roll 2025-26
1st Grade Principal’s Honor Roll: Adalynn Carter, Nolan Harris. 1st Grade “A” Honor Roll: Liam Avant, Zayden Johnson. ...
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Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts
A state legislative committee is eyeing cutbacks in $30 billion worth of tax credits and tax exemptions to ...
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Lowndes Co. Food Scores Nov. 18
Parkwood Development Center 1501 N. Lee St.; Nov. 12 94 – A Wendy’s Restaurant 3450 Madison Hwy.; Nov. ...
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Historic Photo of the Week Nov. 18
Valdosta State University Blazers football coaching staff, led by head coach and alumnus Chris Hatcher. Kirby Smart and ...
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Amazon expands in Georgia with new Valdosta delivery station
As part of its continued investment in Georgia, Amazon announced Friday that its new last-mile delivery facility in ...