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…
Lambert > Cost of Nursing Home Care Skyrockets
Bob Lambert, Valdosta Today Legal Contributor Nursing home expenses continue to rise with the nationwide average increasing to $91,250 per year for private and just over $80,000 for semi private rooms. How much should you…
Valdosta > Father of Eric Sheppard Issues Plea
VALDOSTA -- At 3:05 p.m. today, from the steps of Valdosta State University's West Hall, the father of Eric Sheppard issued the following the statement: “Son, you know we love you and have always taught…
Rudnick > On Free Speech in a Democratic…
Democracy’s Highest Ideal Must Be Respected, Regardless of a Message or Manner of Protest Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor In the 2001 drama film starring Jim Carrey, “The Majestic,” we’re taken to California in…
Valdosta > VSU Police Find Protestor’s Gun On…
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University Police found a book bag containing a handgun at 2:45 p.m. The VSU police reported that the handgun is linked to protestor, Eric Sheppard. An arrest warrant has been filed…
Plat du Jour > Seafood Sliders
Lisa Harp, Valdosta Today Food Contributor We have discussed before of the sudden influx of slider options. I mean they are everywhere. It's like fast food has gone tapas or something. Why? Well, I think…
Bush > Unbelievable Tax Deductions
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor While Americans are entitled to take every legitimate deduction to manage their taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) places limits on your creativity. Here are some examples of deductions…
Valdosta > Valdosta City Schools Names Three New…
VALDOSTA -- On Monday, April 13 at the regular Valdosta Board of Education meeting, Valdosta City Schools named three new principals. Kevin Daw has been named the new principal for S. L. Mason Elementary School,…
Lambert > Robbing Retirement to Pay for Long…
Robert Lambert, Valdosta Today Legal Contributor Have you given any thought to long-term care expenses as part of your comprehensive estate planning? You should. Consider some frightening statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and…