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VALDOSTA – VSU will host National Night Out Oct. 6 with first responders, activities, demonstrations and free concessions. Release: VSU Promotes Police-Community Partnerships, Neighborhood Camaraderie with National Night Out Oct. 6 VALDOSTA — The Valdosta…
VALDOSTA – South Health District is encouraging women to prioritize screenings and early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Release: VALDOSTA – Early detection can be a powerful step in the fight against breast cancer,…
BAINBRIDGE -- A man was arrested after robbing the Dollar General on East Shotwell Street on Tuesday. Around 10:00 p.m., Bainbridge Public Safety responded to reports of an armed robbery at the store. Officers caught the…
NAYLOR -- Two Men robbed a Dollar General with handguns in Naylor on Saturday evening. The men demanded money and then fled from the scene by foot. According to witnesses, the men ran across Highway…
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta citizens may participate in accomplishing the business of the city by serving on a variety of boards, commissions, authorities and advisory committees. Currently, the city has 13 vacancies for which they are…
AMERICUS -- Americus city council members voted to hire its first city manager on Tuesday. City council members voted on Steve Kennedy for the position. Kennedy served as former city manager for the city of…
GRADY CO. -- A vehicle crashed into the back of a log truck on Highway 84, on Tuesday, sending two people to the hospital. State troopers reported that truck driver, 41-year-old Timothy McCullough was crossing over…
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Police Department officers found a man bleeding from his chest inside of a home on Monday. Police and EMS officials found Larry Brown around 8:24 p.m., at 924 McAfina Trail. Police began questioning two…
Corruption in Georgia is at its azimuth. Voters are quite aware, and have been for some time. Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor In the old south, candidates for public office could be divided into…
THOMASVILLE -- A man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside of a mobile home. The man was found around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday in Azalea Mobile Home Community on North Pinetree Boulevard. Officials pronounced…