Lobbyists prevent Valdosta tax hike

VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta has dodged a potential $200,000 tax bill after city-paid lobbyists spotted and worked to kill a small provision added to state legislation. The provision would have quadrupled the host…

Two men charged with murder in Brooks County

QUITMAN - Two men have been arrested and charged with murder in Brooks County. Luis Felipe Lopez-Mollinedo and Jamie Lopez Martinez were booked into the Brooks County Jail on Sunday. This comes after a man's…

VSU Welcomes Visiting Japanese Artist

VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University recently welcomed Masayasu “Jack” Iizuka, a Japanese potter and ceramic artist, to its Department of Art Ceramics Studio for two days of on-campus demonstrations and discussions. Born in Ichihara City, Chiba…