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VALDOSTA – Councilman Nicholas “Big Nick” Harden receives Georgia Senate recognition for his community service and leadership. Release: Valdosta City Councilman Nicholas “Big Nick” Harden was recognized for his service, leadership, and contributions to the…
VALDOSTA — Detective Heather Turner receives statewide recognition for investigative work, victim advocacy and commitment to public safety. Release: Valdosta Police Detective Heather Turner Named GACP Outstanding Police Officer of the Year The City of…
LOWNDES CO. — The Lowndes Vikings will open the 2026 football season Friday with a preseason home game against Veterans High School. Release: Viking Football Summer workouts continue this week and will conclude on Tuesday…
VALDOSTA — Hundreds of volunteers will assist students as they move into residence halls across the VSU campus. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University is excited to welcome more than 2,200 students to their on-campus…
PHOTO: Pictured from left are Monique Esther, recipient of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Scholarship; Will Bostelman, Executive Director of Foundation & Community Outreach for the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation; and Michael Lipp, recipient…
Families can save on dinner this fall with a new promotion at Mellow Mushroom. Every Tuesday from August 4 through October 27, participating Mellow Mushroom locations are offering up to two free kids meals with…
L to R: Brianna Gillis, Instructional Lead of Adult Education Services at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, celebrates with 2026 GED Scholarship Award recipient Taylor Stone and Kelly Peacock, Dean of Adult Education Services, following Stone's national…
UPDATE: VPD Officers and Detectives have located Callaway, and he has been taken into custody on unrelated charges. VALDOSTA — Valdosta Police are asking for the public's help locating Grady Callaway for questioning after a…
VALDOSTA — VSU is inviting businesses, nonprofits, civic groups, and campus organizations to register by Aug. 14 for space at The Happening. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University hosts The Happening 2026 from noon to…
VALDOSTA — Valdosta Police will host a free National Night Out event on August 4. Release: The Valdosta Police Department invites the community to attend its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026,…