DUBLIN — No injuries were reported after a Laurens County deputy fired at a suspect during a burglary investigation. Release: Dublin, Laurens County, GA (October 20, 2026) - At the request of the Laurens County…
Wiregrass Graduate Builds Path From Dual Enrollment To…
FITZGERALD — Wiregrass graduate Montgomery Dykes is taking his technical education and apprenticeship experience to Georgia Southern University. Released: FITZGERALD, GA – Montgomery Dykes’ educational journey demonstrates how students can move seamlessly from high school dual…
Winners Named in Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest
VALDOSTA —The Turner Center announced winners of the 18th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest, with Marvin Smith earning Best in Show. Release: The Turner Center for the arts hosted its 18th Annual Valdosta People’s…
Free Community Resource Fair Coming to Valdosta August…
VALDOSTA — The free Valdosta event will feature resources for housing, health, education, families, veterans, youth and other community needs. Release: South Georgia residents are invited to attend the South Georgia Community Resource &Empowerment Fair…
Lowndes Commissioner Marshall Appointed to NACo Leadership Roles
LOWNDES CO. — Marshall will represent Lowndes County on NACo committees focused on behavioral health, rural communities, veterans and military services. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County Commissioner Demarcus Marshall has been appointed to serve in…
Bill Slaughter Selected To Serve On Four National…
LOWNDES CO. — Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter has been appointed to serve on four National Association of Counties committees. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter has been appointed to serve…
Seven Complete Wiregrass Senior Leadership Academy
PHOTO: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently celebrated the graduation of the second Senior Leadership Academy cohort. Pictured are the 2026 graduates. Front row (L to R): Tiffany McLean, Assistant Director for Financial Aid; Lauren Metzger,…
Dirty Bird & The Flu to Perform Free…
VALDOSTA — Dirty Bird & The Flu will perform a free Music in the Art Park concert Friday, August 14, at the Turner Center in Valdosta. Release: The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts…
VSU Research Targets Bacterial Disease in Tomatoes and…
PHOTOS: Valdosta State University’s Alyssa Vallad and Dr. Michelle MacLellan spent the summer investigating a plant disease that could have significant implications for South Georgia’s tomato and pepper producers. Their research project — “Exploring a…