PHOTO: A group of Valdosta State University faculty recently traded lesson plans for lead lines when they participated in an innovative equine-assisted retreat designed to help them reduce stress, strengthen interpersonal awareness, and enhance their…
Former Pearson Police Chief Charged for Theft
DOUGLAS - Woodrow "Peewee" Wilson of Coffee County is charged with theft from a Christmas fund for underprivileged children. Release: Douglas, GA (March 24, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Woodrow “Peewee” Wilson Burkhalter,…
City of Valdosta Announces Marcus Haynes as Fire…
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta names Marcus Haynes as Fire Chief for the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD). Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Marcus Haynes has been named Fire Chief…
Valdosta’s 4th Annual Bluesberry Festival Returns Downtown
VALDOSTA - Valdosta’s 4th Bluesberry Festival features 150 vendors, 18 live acts, kids’ foam party, Bluesberry Olympics. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to announce the return of the 4th Annual Bluesberry Festival, a…
39 Wiregrass Students Receive Foundation Scholarships
Image: Pictured are Spring Semester scholarship recipients from the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Left to right: Max the Fox (Wiregrass mascot), Jennifer Edwards, Victoria Dowell, Lashonda Thomas, Adrian Graham, Audrey Merriman, Elijah…
Mother & Son Gala Celebrates Brilliance May 2
VALDOSTA - Valdosta’s May 2 Mother & Son event features morning symposium and black-tie gala celebrating family connection. Release: The Mom & Son Event of the Year! Saturday, May 2nd Wiregrass College Conference Center 4089…
Crisis Negotiators Secure Safe End to Valdosta Standoff
VALDOSTA - Police, fire, EMS, behavioral health co-responder ended three-hour standoff on East Park Avenue with safe detention. Release: A coordinated response by our officers, first responders, and mental health partners, led to the safe…
Georgia Cities Week Events Announced in Valdosta
VALDOSTA - Weeklong Georgia Cities Week in Valdosta includes Mayor for a Day, Touch-A-Truck, basketball showdown, and live music. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to join municipalities across the state in celebrating Georgia…
Three-Day Easter Eggstravaganza at Wild Adventures
VALDOSTA - The three-day Easter Eggstravaganza offers South Georgia’s largest egg hunt, baskets for first 500, hidden ostrich egg. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park will host its annual Easter Eggstravaganza on March 28, March…










