VALDOSTA – A Valdosta warming and cooling shelter has been renamed in honor of longtime community advocate Jeanette Newbern Coody. Release: On Friday, August 14, 2026, the City of Valdosta officially celebrated the ribbon cutting…
Saving a Child, One Bag at a Time
Jameshia Roberson, Valdosta City Schools “No Person was ever honored for what he received. Honor is given by what he gave.” –Calvin Coolidge Today many kids are being taken away from their families during the…
Students participate in Mail for Heroes Campaign
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta City School students took time to remember those who protect our freedom through holiday greetings sent to troops. Students in the ELA classes of Anne Howard, Maura Lewis, and Narci Drossos participated…
Group Petitions for Gay Pride Festivus Pole
[caption id="attachment_29663" align="alignnone" width="630"] Image from Z-Politics[/caption] Z-Politics The Humanity Project describes its mission as “combating social injustice with humor”, particularly when it comes to fighting for the separation between church and state. Now, the…
‘Tis the Season to Go Green
Waste Management offers tips on sustainability this holiday season TALLAHASSEE – While the holidays beckon festivities and cheer, they also bring an abundance of waste. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans throw…
Florida Theme Parks under Heightened Security
ORLANDO -- Officials at Disney, Universal and SeaWorld's Florida theme parks say they are adding enhanced security measures, including metal detectors, inside and outside of venues ahead of the busy holiday season. All three parks…
Chipper Jones named new Braves Special Assistant
ATLANTA -- The Braves announced they’ve hired former third baseman Chipper Jones as Special Assistant to Baseball Operations. Jones will report to John Hart, president of baseball operations, and to General Manager John Coppolella. Jones…
Afghan Air Force Personnel to Graduate
VALDOSTA – The 81st Fighter Squadron will host the first graduation for nine Afghan Air Force pilots at Moody Air Force Base on December 18. Moody was selected as the stateside training location for the…
Suspect Arrest for Robbing Vehicles
LAKE PARK -- A man has been arrested in connection with stealing from parked cars in Lake Park. Wednesday evening around 8:30, the resident of a Carriage Drive address in Lake Park returned home and noticed…