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VALDOSTA - The Georgia State University congratulates Valdosta residents for earning a degree during the summer 2025 semester. Release: More than 2,000 students graduated from Georgia State University during the summer 2025 semester, earning associate's,…
VALDOSTA - Wild Adventures Theme Park welcomes a new General Manager ahead of the 30th Anniversary Season. Release: Wild Adventures Theme Park and Safari Campground is proud to announce the appointment of Donald Spiller as General Manager.…
VALDOSTA - Valdosta City Schools is accepting proposals for custodial services on the Valdosta High School campus. Release: Valdosta High School is now taking proposals for custodial services. Valdosta City Schools has released an RFP…
LOWNDES CO. - A cooperative investigation with Lowndes County Schools and the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office led to an arrest for theft of medication from Dewar Elementary. Release: Lowndes County Schools & Lowndes County Sheriff’s…
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Board of Elections are looking to secure poll workers for the upcoming election. Release: The Lowndes County Board of Elections are in need of poll workers for upcoming elections.…
NASHVILLE - Ameris Bank has donated over $1.8 million dollars to rural hospitals in Georgia, including the SGMC Berrien campus. Release: As part of the Georgia HEART Hospital Program, Ameris Bank has donated $1,805,000 to…
VALDOSTA - A 24-year-old Valdosta man was caught and detained inside a house by the homeowner. Arrested: Rufes, Ramsis, Hispanic male, 24 years of age, Valdosta resident On April 30, 2022, at approximately 10:01 am.,…
Photo: Pictured, from left to right, are Alan Sanderson, associate director of Facilities Planning; A. Blake Pearce, dean of the College of the Arts; Dr. Doug Farwell, professor of trombone, executive director of the Valdosta Symphony…
VALDOSTA - Ryan Degner, a Wiregrass Welding and Joining Technology student, was announced as the state's 2022 top technical college student. Release: The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college…
Photo LtoR: Jada Carithers, Human Resources Coordinator; Catherine Ammons, City Deputy Manager of Administration; Jennie Boyer, Senior Human Resources Manager; Azhia Smothers, Human Resources Coordinator. VALDOSTA - "Homerun to Health" is a health and benefits…