ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
LHS season ticket renewal deadline looms
The wait for LHS football is almost over and that means season tickets must be renewed by July 13th. From the Lowndes Athletics Department: "The Lowndes Athletic Department reminds all Viking season ticket holders that…
Opening Day for Atlanta Braves
It was a tumultuous off-season for the World Series reigning champions, but the 2022 MLB season is finally here, and the Atlanta Braves will take the field at Truist Park to square off against the…
Visit Santa this holiday season on the Square!
Anyone wanting to let Santa know their Christmas wishes, take pictures and get a candy cane treat, you can visit him on the lawn of the historic Lowndes County Courthouse at various times throughout the…
Braves clinch National League East title 4th straight…
A fourth straight National League East title didn't look like the probable outcome for the Atlanta Braves this season. Ace pitcher, Mike Soroka, out for the year. Big bat Marcell Ozuna out for the majority…
Governor Kemp issues fiery response to the DOJ
Soon after the news broke that the US Department of Justice decided to file a lawsuit against the state of Georgia over recently passed voting laws, Governor Brian Kemp issued a strongly-worded response to basically…
Eat chocolate for breakfast? Science says, “yes!”
Sign us up! New research indicates there may a health benefit to eating chocolate for breakfast. and not just a tiny bit. Studies show increased metabolism, fat burning and healthier blood sugar when consuming chocolate…
Rusty Beale named as Cook High School head…
According to a post dated June 22 on the Cook High Athletics' Facebook page, the baseball program has tapped former Lowndes head coach, Rusty Beale, to lead the program. From the Cook High Athletics' Facebook…
City of Valdosta launches TravelSafely app
Driving in Valdosta is getting safe and more convenient thanks to the launch of the TravelSafely app as part of the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge grant. From the City of Valdosta: On Wednesday, June 23,…