LOWNDES CO. - A public private partnership worth $39 million will bring fiber internet to 16,000 locations in Lowndes County. Release: About 16,000 locations in Lowndes County, Ga., will be able to get high-speed fiber…
The Medicine Shoppe Cuts Ribbon on New Location
VALDOSTA, GA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated with The Medicine Shoppe during its ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 18. Robert Hatton, the store’s owner, considered the event a success. “I…
Dump Truck Thieves Caught
VALDOSTA, GA - Authorities with the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office have caught two men that stole a dump truck in Macon. On Tuesday afternoon a citizen observed two individuals near Exit 22 that matched the…
Johnson Family Files Lawsuit Against Lowndes County School…
VALDOSTA, GA - The family of Kendrick Johnson is taking more legal action against the Lowndes County School Board. CNN reported yesterday that the Johnson family is now filing a wrongful death lawsuit against school…
Friends and Neighbors: Ellis Black and the Politics…
Note: This week’s editorial focuses on the Republican nominee, State Rep. Ellis Black (R-Valdosta), in the race for the 8th District State Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tim Golden (R-Valdosta). The Democratic nominee was…
Griner Takes Oath for Commissioner Seat
LOWNDES COUNTY, GA - Residents of District 5 in Lowndes County now have a new Commissioner representing them on the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners. Clay Griner took his oath yesterday morning at the court…
Valdosta City Schools Desegregation Status Approved
VALDOSTA, GA - A judge has approved the Valdosta City Schools "unitary status," forty-three years after the initial lawsuit. Senior U.S. District Judge Hugh Lawson released his decision stating the school system had fully complied…
Valdosta Gas Leak Leads to Evacuation
VALDOSTA, GA - Some Valdosta residents are glad to be back in their homes after a gas leak yesterday. According to reports, a gas leak lead to the evacuation of homes and a local business…
LCSO Search for Dump Truck Thieves Near Exit…
VALDOSTA, GA - The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for two individuals in connection with a theft in Macon. This morning, around 8:00 a.m., deputies from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office attempted to…