LOWNDES CO. – Fire Rescue shares lithium-ion battery safety tips ahead of Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10. Release: Lowndes County Fire Rescue Urges Residents to Power Up Their Devices with Fire Safety in Mind The…
Shots fired near police clearing Valdosta party leads…
Valdosta Police Department officers were clearing a large gathering when shots were fired near the police. The ensuing investigation led to four arrests. From the Valdosta Police Department: "While clearing a large crowd at a…
Wiregrass SkillsUSA team to compete on national stage…
VALDOSTA — Wiregrass students are preparing to showcase their skills against top competitors nationwide. Release: Valdosta, GA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA Team will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, June 1–5, 2026, to attend the…
Slaughter reappointed ACCG Federal Policy Committee vice chair
LOWNDES CO. — Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was reappointed vice chair of ACCG's Federal Policy Committee. Release: ATLANTA, Ga. (May 28, 2026) – Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was recently reappointed vice chair of the Federal…
Wiregrass student earns CDL at age 74, makes…
PHOTO: Joecephus Vaughan, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s first-ever credit Integrated Education and Training (IET) graduate, poses beside a Wiregrass Commercial Truck Driving semi-truck after earning his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at age 74. Vaughan completed…
Lowndes County lifts burn restrictions effective June 1
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. — The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners has voted to lift countywide burn restrictions that were previously put in place because of dry conditions and an elevated wildfire risk. During its regular…
Wiregrass launches Summer Express Term with accelerated career…
VALDOSTA — Wiregrass offers accelerated Summer Express programs and free applications throughout June. Release: Valdosta, Georgia — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is helping students fast-track their future with the launch of the Summer Express Term beginning Tuesday,…
Wild Adventures announces free concert admission for remaining…
VALDOSTA — Wild Adventures announces free general admission to all remaining 2026 concert series performances through August. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park has announced that its Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by…
Clyattville Elementary teacher recognized by Georgia Council on…
PHOTO: Wendy Fletcher, teacher at Clyattville Elementary School, was recognized by Superintendent Sandra Wilcher at the Lowndes County School Board Meeting for being named a Featured Teacher by the Georgia Council on Economic Education. Clyattville…