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Trump signs Laken Riley Act

ATLANTA - Legislation named in honor of a Georgia nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant Wednesday became ...

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FEMA seeks property to rent in communities affected by Helene

VALDOSTA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking information from property management companies with ready-for- occupancy residential ...

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Citing weather impact, Red Cross urges blood donations

ALBANY — The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help protect the blood supply ...

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2025 SGFF Festival passes are now available

VALDOSTA —  The 2025 South Georgia Film Festival (SGFF) passes are now available. This year’s event will take ...

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Valdosta Public Works sanitation schedule adjusted due to winter storm 

VALDOSTA — The City of Valdosta Public Works Department has announced a temporary adjustment to the Sanitation Division’s ...

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South Georgia Regional Council meeting rescheduled to Jan. 30

WAYCROSS — Due to the snow and ice conditions and forecast for the region, the South Georgia Regional ...

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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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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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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 ...