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Chairman and Mayor’s Paddle rescheduled to April 19

VALDOSTA — Due to continued high water conditions, the City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, and the WWALS Watershed ...

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GARY WISENBAKER: The 2025 Valdosta housing market: Spring has sprung

As the annual ritual of the residential “Spring Buying Season” begins, it’s probably a good time to see ...

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Legislature passes two tax relief bills

Georgia taxpayers will pay a little less after Gov. Brian Kemp signs two tax relief measures following their ...

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Deceased fetus found at Tifton apartment complex

A deceased fetus was found Thursday in a dumpster at a Tifton apartment complex after an ambulance responded ...

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Tort reform bill squeaks through Georgia House

The Republican-controlled state House of Representatives narrowly passed GOP-backed tort reform legislation Thursday over objections from Democrats that ...

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State Senate health committee approves IVF bill

Legislation codifying into state law the right of women seeking to become pregnant to receive in vitro fertilization ...

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MOVIE REVIEWS: “Black Bag”

“Black Bag” (Drama/Mystery: 1 hour, 33 minutes) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett and Pierce Brosnan Director: Steven Soderbergh ...

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Pending legislation could help school boards lower tax rates

ATLANTA — A bill that allows certain school systems to “give money back to the taxpayers,” according to ...

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UPDATE: 2 charged with extortion in child pornography investigation

VALDOSTA — A Valdosta man has been arrested and is facing child pornography-related accusations as part of a ...

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Budding young artist helps Turner Center “Spring into Art”

VALDOSTA — Halee King, a second grade J.L. Lomax Elementary School student, has won the Turner Center for ...

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3rd annual Valdosta Bluesberry Festival returns April 11-12 at Unity Park

VALDOSTA — It’s time to experience the soulful sounds of blues music and the taste of blueberries again! ...

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Valdosta, Lowndes County present Spring Electronics Recycling Event on April 5 

Got old gadgets collecting dust? It’s time for some spring cleaning! The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County ...

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Turner Center for the Arts seeks instructors

VALDOSTA — The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is seeking photography and guitar instructors to add ...

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SGMC Health to host free screening and informational session on hand pain

If you suffer from hand pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger, there may be hope ...

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2nd Annual Bright Futures Coalition Banquet scheduled April 26

VALDOSTA — The 2nd Annual Bright Futures Coalition Banquet  will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, ...

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Tort reform passes another hurdle in General Assembly

Comprehensive tort reform legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has made his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session ...

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VFD investigating fire at vacant house

A blaze Tuesday afternoon at a vacant residence is being investigated as a suspicious fire.

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Voters will be asked next year whether to expand conservation tax breaks for farmers

Farmers may soon get more tax relief under a decades-old program designed to keep agricultural land out of ...

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Albany executive tapped as state labor commissioner

Gov. Brian Kemp named a Southwest Georgia businesswoman Tuesday to serve as the state's 11th labor commissioner.

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South Georgians protest Austin Scott’s silence, backing of Trump policies

Protesters and picketers gathered before the Tifton office of U.S. Rep. Austin Scott this weekend to speak out ...