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Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel launches paid CNA training program

Southwell Health and Rehabilitation (SWHR) in Adel is launching a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program designed ...

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City of Valdosta announces adjusted sanitation schedule for Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, the City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department will adjust its sanitation schedule Thursday, ...

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State audit of state program for kids produced mixed results

A program that was intended to improve Georgia's ranking on indicators of child "well-being” has produced mixed results, ...

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FEMA: Simple steps today lead to confident decisions tomorrow

As hurricane season continues on, preparedness for some can take many forms. For some, it might look like ...

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Ignorance of the law is no excuse, so get ready for these new ones about to take effect

On Tuesday, Georgians will reap what their state lawmakers sowed when a slew of new laws take effect, ...

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STACY BUSH: Spirit of independence is more than fireworks

Every July 4th, we gather to celebrate our nation’s birth—barbecues, parades, and fireworks lighting up the sky. But ...

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LISA HANNAN: A “tat” of truth

My husband and I were having breakfast at a local restaurant recently, when I noticed the server, a ...

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Lowndes Co. Property Transactions

Tessa Santana Camp, Valdosta, to Zachary Langdon, Lowndes County,  Map & Parcel No.  0146A-340, $160,000 Carol C. Hutchinson, ...

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Lowndes Co. Building Permits

Valdosta Shay Ramos, 1612 Iola Dr., Roofing, $2,200 Andrew Rutland, 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd., Low Voltage, $12,000 Rutland ...

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Slaughter named vice chair of ACCG committee

Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was recently named 2025-2026 vice chair of the Federal Policy Committee for the ...

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EDITORIAL: Immunization committee must keep an open mind

Science is, well, strange. Even contradictory, if we’re being honest.

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Church briefs for June 27, 2025

144th Church Anniversary, 10 a.m. July 6, Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, 409 W. Main St., Hahira. Guest speaker: ...

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Man arrested twice in one week, injures officers both times

37-year-old Cody Finniessee has been arrested twice in one week, both times for misdemeanors, but police say he ...

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Education Briefs for June 27, 2025

Local students named to Kennesaw State Dean’s List KENNESAW — Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 8,500 ...

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PSC hears Georgia Power freeze plan

Executives representing Georgia Power and the state's energy regulating agency Thursday defended the utility's plan to freeze rates ...

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Valdosta City Schools to host kindergarten registration event

Valdosta City Schools will host a special Kindergarten Registration Event on Wednesday, July 9, from 3–6 p.m. at the Valdosta City Schools Performing ...

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SGMC Health welcomes neurosurgeon Shahin Etebar, MD

SGMC Health recently welcomed board-certified neurosurgeon Shahin Etebar, MD, to its expanding team of highly specialized physicians. Dr. ...

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Valdosta Board of Education focuses on cheer and changes

VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Board of Education met on Tuesday to address an agenda of recognitions, updates, and ...

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Morven native graduates basic military training as dorm chief

Airman Basic Jackson Smith, a Morven native, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland ...

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BURTON FLETCHER: The urgency of responsible pet ownership

In 2024 alone, over 33,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in publicly funded animal control facilities across Georgia. ...