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Historic Photo of the Week for July 14

Foremost Dairy, situated on Williams Street near Force Street, was part of a regional network of dairies in ...

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Blanton Commons sponsors summer field trips for Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta at Lake Laurie recently recognized and thanked Blanton Commons Apartments for ...

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City responds to sewer overflow in Sugar Creek

The City of Valdosta responded to a sewer overflow into Sugar Creek Sunday.

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Rotary Club launches new year with renewed focus on service and growth

During the annual "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony, on June 25, Thressea H. Boyd was officially installed as president of the ...

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Valdosta State University announces Spring 2025 graduates

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University recently announced the members of its graduating class of Spring 2025. Among them ...

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SGMC Health seeks community input with needs assessment

SGMC Health is conducting its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment for SGMC Health Main and SGMC Health Smith ...

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AARON TAYLOR: Five key impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

On July 3, 2025, Congress passed and on July 4th the President signed into law the “One Big ...

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Lowndes Co. Property Transactions

D.R. Horton, Inc., Tallahassee, Fla., to David Ernesto Fernandez, Lowndes County,  Map & Parcel No.  Pt of 0145C-811, ...

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Lowndes Co. Building Permits

Valdosta  Heath Sellars Construction, 4567 Cindy St. Ext., Roofing, $6,000 Val Service Enterprises, Ic., 2301 Grotto Rd., Mechanical, ...

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USDA opens disaster program for farmers affected by Helene

Recently, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced that American farmers who suffered eligible crop ...

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DEAN POLING BOOK REVIEWS: Choices for some ‘Super’ reading

While superhero movie fans argue which is the better movie Superman of recent years – Henry Cavill from ...

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Show offers glimpse into Valdosta’s drag scene

The drag scene in Valdosta is not as grand in size as cities such as Tallahassee or Fort ...

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EDITORIAL: National Weather Service saves lives

Last Friday, July 4, floods swept across parts of Texas in the dark hours of the morning. As ...

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MOVIE REVIEWS: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ and ’40 Acres’

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” (Action/Thriller/Science-Fiction: 2 hours, 14 minutes) Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey Director: Gareth Edwards ...

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Shelters’ impact on animal welfare

Animal welfare plays a crucial role in our society, underscoring the importance of responsible pet ownership, community engagement, ...

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Regional Commission welcomes new chairman

The Southern Georgia Regional Commission saluted its outgoing chairman and welcomed its new one during a recent meeting.

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Pets of the Week July 11

The Pets of the Week are available at Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 337 Gil Harbin Blvd. in Valdosta, ...

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Ashley Street business catches fire; no one injured

No one was injured after a building caught fire in the early morning of July 5. 

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One person hurt after apartment catches fire

The Valdosta Fire Department responded to a 911 call to the Magnolia Square apartment complex on the afternoon ...

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Alapaha Conservation District meeting planned

The Alapaha Conservation District will hold a regular district meeting along with the local work group meeting scheduled ...