VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta announces road detours in the West Street area for the Atlanta Gas infrastructure upgrade project. Release: The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce a significant infrastructure upgrade project…
21 Dead Animals at Brooks Residence
BROOKS COUNTY, Ga. - Brooks County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Joe Wheeler described it, "I believe it's the worst case of hoarding we've ever seen." Last week in Quitman deputies were alerted to a strong…
Former Mayor Filing Civil Suit Against Thomasville
THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Gregory Hobbs, who was elected mayor after being a councilman for the City of Thomasville from 2010 through December 2015, has filed a civil suit against the city. Hobbs was indicted in…
GA Approved for Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced on July 22, 2019 that the United States Department of Education has recently approved Georgia’s application for the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority. The state has been approved to implement…
Army Offering Up to $40K in Enlistment Bonuses
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The U.S. Army is offering up to $40,000 in bonuses for new recruits who enlist by the end of September. Bonuses vary depending on the individual’s job selection, qualifications, length of enlistment, and…
LifeSouth Facing Emergency Need for Blood
LOWNDES CO., Ga. - There is a national blood shortage and locally LifeSouth is facing an emergency need for all blood types. Donations have dropped this summer, but the need to help patients in our…
VSU’s Dr. Haggard Named Gov Teaching Fellow
VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University’s Dr. Dixie Haggard was recently selected as a 2019 Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the summer symposium program offered through the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia. Haggard,…
Equifax’s Security Fail Could be Your Win
By Robin Postell ATLANTA - Following a massive 2017 data breach of credit-reporting agency Equifax's security system, which exposed the data of 56 percent of American adults, a settlement has been secured. The breach was…
Pinwheels Quilting Honors Local Heroes
By Lauren Burgess When Ginger Valenti first opened Pinwheels Quilting in 2015, she knew that she wanted to find a way to show her appreciation to first responders and those serving in the military. Her…