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SGMC Health Hosts golf tournament
VALDOSTA — SGMC Health announces the return of signature fundraising event, the 4th Annual Glow on the Green ...
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Rotary brings hope to lAMP with hurricane relief efforts
VALDOSTA —In response to Hurricane Helene’s devastation, the Valdosta Rotary Club supported the community by donating food and ...
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Valdosta man faces drug charges
VALDOSTA — Complaints led to an arrest on drug charges Thursday. Detectives investigated complaints of narcotics sales at ...
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Scintilla Charter Academy opens enrollment
VALDOSTA – Scintilla Charter Academy announces that the 2025-2026 school year enrollment window is now open. Serving grades ...
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Marijuana seized in traffic stop
VALDOSTA — A traffic stop on I-75 Wednesday in Lowndes County resulted in the seizure of marijuana. Around ...
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Rainwater Conference Center celebrates Christmas party season
VALDOSTA — The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta capped off a milestone year with one of its most ...
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SGBC plans Valdosta’s first Black History Month Parade
The Southern Georgia Black Chambers, in partnership with the City of Valdosta, will present the city's inaugural Black ...
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Healthy surplus, long list of needs driving state budget
With tax relief, disaster assistance, infrastructure investments and prison upgrades on his agenda, Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday proposed ...
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VSU celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Valdosta State University will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a march, ...
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UPDATE: Kemp promises tort reform, even if it requires special session
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp delivered a not-so-veiled threat to members of the General Assembly Thursday: Pass significant ...
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Kemp proposes limited expansion of Georgia’s Medicaid program
ATLANTA – Georgia will seek federal approval to extend Medicaid coverage to some low-income parents and legal guardians ...
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Warm clothing giveaway Saturday
VALDOSTA — There will be a Warm Clothing Giveaway held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at ...
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DOUG JONES: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” iconic speech at the March on Washington did not begin that way. ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “The Count of Monte-Cristo”
“The Count of Monte-Cristo” (Period Drama: 2 hours, 58 minutes) Starring: Pierre Niney, Anaïs Demoustier and Bastien Bouillon ...
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GARY WISENBAKER: Trump’s Machiavellian diplomacy
Unquestionably President-elect Donald J. Trump’s prior presidency was marked by a blend of calculated unpredictability and controversial decision-making, ...
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LAMP receives grant from Food Lion foundation
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awarded $10,000 to the Lowndes Associated Ministries to People Inc. to restore ...
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Fry Street to close for roadwork Thursday
VALDOSTA — The City of Valdosta will close South Fry Street Thursday from Highway 221 North to MLK ...
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosts successful coat initiative
VALDOSTA — The Kappa Psi Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. recently completed an initiative called ...
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Southside Library Boosters, Inc. to host activities to celebrate Black History Month
Southside Library Boosters, Inc. will host activities to commemorate Black History Month in February. The events will be ...
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Tunes for Tots scheduled for Jan. 25
VALDOSTA — Tunes for Tots will be held from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, Jan. 25, at Valdosta ...
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General Assembly kicks off 2025 session
The General Assembly gaveled into session Monday with the usual pageantry and little of the heavy lifting that ...
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Hahira City Council to hold called meeting Jan. 17
HAHIRA — Members of the Hahira City Council will gather for a special called meeting at 6 p.m. ...
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Lowndes County Board of Elections to meet Monday
VALDOSTA — Notice is hereby given that the Lowndes County Board of Elections will conduct its monthly public ...
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Education Briefs Jan. 11
Christian Jones graduates from Carson-Newman University JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Christian Jones of Valdosta graduated from Carson-Newman University ...
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Georgia lawmakers ready to take up usual mix of old business and new
The General Assembly will convene under the Gold Dome on Monday with the usual mix of old and ...