Wisenbaker > Georgia’s State of the State: a…

Gary Wisenbaker, Valdosta Today Editorial Director: Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently delivered his fifth State of the State address to the legislature and the people of Georgia.  His message was as humble as it was…

Valdosta > Scintilla Charter Academy Breaks Ground

VALDOSTA — Yesterday, Jan. 21, Valdosta's newest school, Scintilla Charter Academy broke ground. People from all over came to watch the groundbreaking including teachers, chamber of commerce members, builders, city officials, and new students. "Dreams do come true,…

Valdosta > Back To Back Bomb Threats

VALDOSTA -- On Monday, Jan.19, two Valdosta businesses received bomb threats. The Valdosta Police Department received reports that a male caller made terroristic threats towards Rite Aid on N. Oak Street Ext. and Walmart on Norman Drive. The caller…

Valdosta > Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle On West…

VALDOSTA -- On Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. bicyclist, 52-year-old Silvery Walker was hit trying to cross West Hill Avenue near Ray Lane. The driver of the vehicle that hit Walker tried to avoid running into him but…

Austin Scott: Tax Hikes “Not the Answer”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Austin Scott  appeared this morning on The Morning Drive with Chris Beckham on WVGA and shared his thoughts on President Obama’s State of the Union address. Among the pressing issues of…

Wisenbaker > Obama’s Welfare State of the Union

Gary Wisenbaker, Valdosta Today Editorial Director: So now the president has delivered his vaunted State of the Union address to Congress and the nation. Article 2 of the Constitution vests the executive power of the…

Albany > Man Arrested For Stabbing

  ALBANY -- Today, Jan. 20, 33-year-old Torrey Jones was arrested for Aggravated Assault after stabbing 32-year-old Michael Cullen on Saturday. Cullen was transported to Phoebe Putney Hospital after police found him on the ground of an…