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…
Rudnik > Are We Already One?
No. But We Can Be. And We Must Be. Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor Among the most consequential of twentieth century Jewish mystics and theologians, Abraham Heschel famously reminded us of the inherent, insidious…
Albany > 10-Year-Old Hospitalized After Consuming Alcohol
ALBANY -- Dougherty County Police are investigating a case involving a 10-year-old boy being hospitalized after consuming alcohol. The child was sent to a hospital in Macon after a family member noticed him acting strange on Thursday.…
Savannah > Port Traffic Increases 14.2%
SAVANNAH -- The Georgia Ports Authority marked strong and sustained growth across all major markets in the month of February, including bulk, breakbulk, autos and machinery, and containerized freight, according to numbers release today. “The…
Plat du Jour > Slow Cooker Cuban Sliders
Lisa Harp, Valdosta Today Food Contributor I was preparing for a catering job the other day and needed a slow cooker, or as we used to say, crock pot. My husband even asked if they…
Bush > Options When Your CD Matures
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor Investors who are looking for a short-term cash alternative often find certificates of deposit to their liking. But when a CD matures — when it stops earning interest —…
St. Simons > Historic Island up For Sale
ST. SIMONS ISLAND -- An island of documented historical significance among Georgia’s Golden Isles is for sale. King’s Grant Island, an enchanting 11.7-acre island, is approximately 20 minutes from Jekyll, St. Simons and Cumberland islands…
Georgia > Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2008
ATLANTA — State labor officials say Georgia's jobless rate has dropped to 6.3 percent, its lowest mark since January 2008. The Georgia Department of Labor on Thursday announced the new unemployment rate for February. It…
Braves > Outfielder Markakis Signed for $44 million…
ORLANDO -- The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Nick Markakis on December 3, 2014 with a four-year, $44 million contract. In December, Markakis underwent fusion surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck. He’s been…