VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department is inviting the public to get creative and participate in the Sparky Pumpkin Painting Contest. Release: This October, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is calling on YOU to get…
Lowndes County BOE names Sandra Wilcher sole superintendent…
Interim Superintendent Sandra Wilcher has been named the sole candidate for the permanent position as the next Superintendent of the Lowndes County school system. (From Lowndes County Schools) After a search that began in October,…
Valdosta teenagers charged in Georgia shooting
VALDOSTA - The GBI arrested and charged two Valdosta teenagers with felony murder in connection to a Georgia shooting. Release: UPDATE – November 27, 2023: On Friday, November 24, 2023, Rashawn Coleman, age 15,…
Bellville Road railroad crossing to close in Lake…
LAKE PARK - Norfolk Southern Corp. will close the railroad crossing on Bellville Road/South Main Street for replacement requiring traffic detours. Release: Norfolk Southern Corp. plans to replace the railroad crossing on Bellville Road/South Main…
Valdosta sees unemployment rise in October
VALDOSTA - According to the Georgia Department of Labor, Valdosta sees marginal rise in unemployment rate for October. Release: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said that Valdosta recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent in…
Georgia 500 features VSU alumni
VALDOSTA - Georgia Trend announces the second edition of Georgia 500 featuring the state's most influential leaders. Release: Georgia Trend recently announced its second edition of Georgia 500, a comprehensive list of the state’s most…
Valdosta man arrested for kidnapping, assault
VALDOSTA - A 50-year-old Valdosta resident has been arrested and charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and more. Release: Arrested: Jamie Heath, African American male 50 years of age, Valdosta resident On November 16, 2023, at…
VSU to host annual Lighting of the Palms
Photo: Valdosta State University's annual Holiday Celebration and Lighting of the Palms on a Winter Wonderland-themed Front Lawn. VALDOSTA - VSU will host the annual Holiday Celebration and Lighting of the Palms on a Winter…
VMS teachers awarded Colquitt EMC: Bright Ideas Grants
Photo: Valdosta Middle School teachers Bryan Layton, Brooke Strickland, and Joy Grimsley were each awarded Colquitt EMC: Bright Ideas Grants VALDOSTA - VCS announces the Valdosta Middle School teachers who were recently awarded the Colquitt…