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…
Tifton > Teacher Suspended without Pay for Posted…
TIFTON - A Tift County Schools teacher who posted comments on social media related to the Ferguson, Missouri riots, has been suspended without pay for five days. Kelly Tucker, a middle school teacher at the…
Douglas > Shooting Suspect Dies
DOUGLAS -- The suspect shot by a Douglas Police Officer has died as a result of his wounds. Douglas Police responded to a call from a woman who told them she had been shot in…
Valdosta > Probation Officer Struck by Probationer
VALDOSTA -- A probation officer was struck by a probationer's vehicle while trying to perform his duties. Tuesday, at approximately 7:53 pm, the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) responded to the area of Lowndes Drive at…
Beckham > Social Media Claims Another Victim in…
Chris Beckham, Host of The Morning Drive, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: Editor: On Wednesday's edition of The Morning Drive, host Chris Beckham took time to discuss his thoughts on the use of social media to pressure…
Rudnik > Fly Me to the Moon?
The Desperate Need for a Comprehensive U.S. Space Policy Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor: In 1964 Frank Sinatra put the song “Fly Me to the Moon” on top of the charts. The tune, hitting…
Hahira > Hahira Middle FFA Member Places 2nd;…
HAHIRA -- Emily Taylor, an eighth grade student at Hahira Middle School, placed 2nd at the preliminary Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event held yesterday in Echols County. Taylor, who also serves as the president of…
Valdosta > Valdosta And Lowndes School Counselors Celebrate…
VALDOSTA -- National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 2–6, 2015, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S.…
Valdosta > Viking Touchdown Club Kicks Off Golf…
VALDOSTA -- The 2015 Viking Touchdown Club membership drive golf tournament is scheduled for March 19, at Francis Lake Golf Course at 12 noon. Citizens can enter a team into the golf tournament for $300, or purchase a Crimson…