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SGMC Health receives statewide awards for patient safety
SGMC Health was recognized at the Georgia Hospital Association Patient Safety Summit with the prestigious Josh Nahum Award, ...
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No injuries in structure fire
The Valdosta Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday evening at 304 Hines St.
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Graham Craig introduced by Valdosta State
VALDOSTA— Valdosta State University ushered in a new chapter for its football program Friday, officially introducing Graham Craig ...
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Teens charged in shooting
Valdosta police charged two teen-agers Thursday in connection with the shooting of another teen.
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Warm clothing giveaway a huge success
VALDOSTA — In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Day of Service,” veterans from J.C. Williams Amvets Post ...
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DNR officials outline plan to contain spread of ‘zombie deer disease’
Starting next deer season, hunters in south Georgia will have the option to drop off the heads of ...
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VSU raises salaries for campus police officers
VALDOSTA — With a focus on recruitment and retention, the Department of Public Safety at Valdosta State University ...
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Cyberfix celebrates ribbon cutting and official launch in Lowndes County
VALDOSTA — Cyberfix, a newly established IT services company focused on cybersecurity, celebrated its ribbon cutting and official ...
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Bridge on Gornto Road is now open
The bridge over Sugar Creek on Gornto Road reopened for traffic on Monday.
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First Commerce and SGMC Foundation partner for the #Flamingochallenge
First Commerce Credit Union and the SGMC Foundation joined together with the community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month ...
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MOVIE REVIEWS: “The Brutalist”
“The Brutalist” (Period Drama: 3 hours, 35 minutes) Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Joe Alwyn and Guy Pearce ...
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GARY WISENBAKER: A new Era of Good Feelings: A Trump-led revival of American unity
As President Donald J. Trump stood on the Capitol steps to deliver his Inaugural Address, his words carried ...
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Last day to apply for FEMA is Feb. 7
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials warn South Georgia residents that Feb. 7 is the last day to apply ...
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Education Briefs Jan. 25
Hudson named to Chancellor’s Honor Roll MARTIN, Tenn. — Jordan C. Hudson of Valdosta received Highest Honors for ...
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Lt. Governor unveils Red Tape Rollback of 2025
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced a new round of legislation Friday aimed at helping small businesses by reducing ...
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Georgia Board of Education updates school safety rule
ATLANTA — The Georgia Board of Education has adopted a requirement aimed at ensuring cooperation between local school ...
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FEMA: Georgians can get help resolving issues using free disaster legal services
ATLANTA — Free legal assistance is available to victims of disasters, according to a FEMA press release. Individuals ...
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Valdosta City Schools public hearing moved to Thursday
VALDOSTA — Valdosta City Schools has announced that a public hearing originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, has ...
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Postal Service to sell newly redesigned money orders
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is introducing a new, redesigned money order. The new design will enhance ...
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Turner Center opens Presenter Series with ‘Edge of Illusion’
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta is excited to present “REZA – The Edge ...
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Georgia PSC passes rule for data centers’ power usage
ATLANTA – Georgia energy regulators voted Thursday to put some guardrails around the proliferation of power-hungry data centers ...
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Chronic-Wasting Disease confirmed in Lanier County deer; first in Georgia
ATLANTA – A deer shot by a hunter in South Georgia has tested positive for Chronic-Wasting Disease (CWD), ...
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Valdosta, Lowndes schools to reopen Friday
VALDOSTA — Both Valdosta City Schools and Lowndes County Schools have announced they will resume classes on Friday. ...
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City council meeting canceled
The Valdosta City Council meeting that was scheduled for today at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the ...
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Disaster Recovery Centers to resume operations this morning
ATLANTA – All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Georgia will re-open at 10 a.m. today after closing due ...