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VALDOSTA - Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the hiring of Will Bostelman as its new Executive Director of Fundraising. Image: (W_Bostelman – Wiregrass Foundation.jpg) Will Bostelman, Executive Director of Fundraising at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College,…
TALLAHASSEE - First Commerce Credit Union, in partnership with the SGMC Health Foundation, raised $20,876 through the 2025 #FlamingoChallenge. Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 20, 2026 — First Commerce Credit Union, in partnership with the SGMC Health Foundation,…
VALDOSTA - The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Richard A. Carvajal, interim president of Darton State College in Albany, Ga., president of Valdosta State University in Valdosta. Carvajal will…
VALDOSTA - Break out those ugly Christmas sweaters, dust off your holiday spirit, grab your family and join the official start of Wild Adventures Christmas this weekend. Featuring twinkling lights, bright decorations, festive music and…
VALDOSTA - The WSLM news team at S.L. Mason Elementary School was in need of a new green screen to help them in producing their news reports. One gracious school Community Partner in Education, Don…
VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University’s Kevin Carter is the recipient of the 2016 University System of Georgia Distinguished Service Award. A plumber with more than 40 years of experience, Carter joined the Blazer Nation family…
VALDOSTA - Although South Georgia doesn’t maintain freezing temperatures throughout the winter season, there are spikes of low to freezing temperatures in the forecast that cause some concern for city streets and residential/commercial water systems. The…
A Tift County jury has convicted Timmy Thompson on the charge of felony murder in connection with the killing of his wife Peggy Thompson two years ago. His sentencing is likely to take place next…
What are year-end investment decisions? Year-end investment decisions may sometimes result in substantial tax savings. Tax planning may allow you to control the timing and method by which you report your income and claim your…
VALDOSTA - A Valdosta man who was wanted in connection with a Friday shooting turned himself in to authorities Wednesday morning. Antwain Devonta Williams, 22, has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a…