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Valdosta Symphony preps for legendary score
Something happened May 29, 1913, when composer Igor Stravinsky debuted “The Rite of Spring” as music for a ballet ...
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Turner Center announces student winners in the 5th Annual “Art of Writing” Contest
VALDOSTA — The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and its Young Writers League (YoWL) presented the ...
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Hole in the Wall Records sustains Valdosta’s vinyl revolution
For years, Red Door Records was a beloved spot in Valdosta’s music community for vinyl collectors, music lovers, ...
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Javon Longieliere places 6th at 2025 World Photographic Cup
VALDOSTA — Valdosta photographer Javon Longieliere placed sixth in the 2025 World Photographic Cup in the Wedding Photojournalism ...
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Valdosta City Schools announces new leadership appointments
VALDOSTA — Valdosta City Schools announced key leadership appointments this week for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, reflecting ...
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Lowndes Co. Building Permits March 22
Valdosta Anthony and Belinda Fiorenza, 2214 Azalea Dr., Res Move, $2,600 Fivestar Roofing, 3848 Thoreau Dr., Building, 415,000 ...
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SGMC Health recognizes Smith as Health System Hero
VALDOSTA — SGMC Health honored Kelly Smith, team coordinator for general surgery, as the March Health System Hero ...
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KENT PATRICK: Tips to help bring more peace to your retirement
Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment, but for many, it can also bring ...
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Tort reform gains final passage in General Assembly
A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year's legislative session gained ...
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Turner’s Fine Furniture celebrates 110 years in business
TIFTON — In the heart of Pelham, Georgia, a legacy was born in 1915. What began as a ...
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Former state Rep. Penny Houston to be honored with Advocate of the Year Award at children’s hearing event
On March 29, Penny Houston of Nashville will be presented with the Advocate of the Year Award by ...
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Valdosta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America hosts “A Pink and Blue Affair: A Brunch and Tea” April 13
VALDOSTA — Join the ladies of the Valdosta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, as they host ...
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Suspect charged in child rape cases
Valdosta police have filed multiple charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting four children.
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Church Briefs March 22
39th Church Anniversary, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Morning Worship, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 409-415 E. Crane ...
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Tommy T. Thomas honored for military service
On March 2, the Honorable Tommy T. Thomas, deputy under secretary of defense for military community and family ...
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BURTON FLETCHER: Bringing light to Valdosta and Lowndes County
“Here’s to the bridge-builders, the hand-holders, the light-bringers, those extraordinary souls wrapped in ordinary lives who quietly weave ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “Novocaine”
“Novocaine” (Action/Dark Comedy: 1 hour, 50 minutes) Starring: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder and Ray Nicholson Directors: Dan Berk ...
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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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Another vacant structure catches fire
Valdosta firefighters extinguished a structure fire Wednesday on Cranford Avenue. It was the third vacant structure in the ...
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Musicians bring unique style to bicentennial celebration
VALDOSTA – As the county celebrates its bicentennial with the Lunch on the Lawn event on Friday, a ...