VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University generated $412.5 million in economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025 while supporting 3,472 jobs across the region. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University generated an estimated $412.5 million in total…
Thomasville > Man Arrested And Charged For Breaking…
THOMASVILLE -- A Thomas County man was arrested after breaking into two vehicles. The police report stated that on Tuesday, 30-year-old Alfred Lavon Hadley broke into a car at 729 South St. and another at 617…
Valdosta > ESPLOST V Campaign Kicks Off
Allison Ericson, Valdosta Today News Director: VALDOSTA -- The ESPLOST V campaign kick off and press conference was held last night, Feb. 24 in the Valdosta City Hall Annex. The ESPLOST V funds are divided between Valdosta…
Tifton > Southwest Georgia GDOT District Engineer Joe…
TIFTON -- Joe Sheffield, who has led Georgia Department of Transportation operations in the southwest district for 10 years, is retiring Friday. Chad Hartley has been named the new District Engineer for southwest District 4.…
Rudnik > Static on the Television Set
The Hollow Content of American Reality TV Hits Home in Valdosta Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor: Postwar Americans saw rapid changes in their lifestyles. The oft-championed “greatest generation,” born in the 1920s, coming of…
Valdosta > Slaughter Discusses Road Improvements Upcoming
VALDOSTA -- Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter appeared Tuesday morning with host Chris Beckham on The Morning Drive on Newstalk 105.9 WVGA. He discussed upcoming transportation projects including improvements to the Exit 22 and…
Albany > Former Albany Police Officer Dead After…
ALBANY -- A former Albany Police officer was killed in a domestic dispute on Sunday. Habersham County Sheriff officers, Joey Terrell and Deputy Bill Zigan responded to reports of a domestic dispute between former police officer,…
Thomasville > Thomas County Sheriff Commander Arrested For…
THOMASVILLE -- Thomas County Sheriff Commander Kevin Lee was arrested for driving under the influence on Saturday. Commander Lee was suspended without pay by Sheriff R. Carlton Powell. He was charged with driving under the…
Albany > Man Arrested For Shopping In His…
ALBANY -- A man in Albany was arrested after shopping at Walmart in his underwear. On Sunday, Feb. 22, around 10:00 p.m., 61-year-old David Stewart was arrested and charged with Public Indecency. The police reported…