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VALDOSTA — Detective Heather Turner receives statewide recognition for investigative work, victim advocacy and commitment to public safety. Release: Valdosta Police Detective Heather Turner Named GACP Outstanding Police Officer of the Year The City of…
PHOTOS: Representatives from Valdosta City Schools, Lowndes County Schools and the Community Partners in Education Advisory Council recently visited Hester & Morris Orthodontics for the presentation of the CPIE Community Partner of the Decade Award…
VALDOSTA — SGBC announces Langdale Hyundai as title sponsor for its September 24 golf tournament at Kinderlou Forest. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — September 17, 2026 — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers, Inc. (SGBC) announced today…
VALDOSTA – Three new art exhibitions featuring Berdysheff, Lovatelli, and Bayides will remain open through November 4. Release: The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold a new exhibit opening reception on Mon.,…
VALDOSTA – VSU hosts a free screening of “Ghost in the Machine,” exploring artificial intelligence and its impacts. Release: VALDOSTA — The Valdosta State University Anthropology Club has partnered with Lowndes Citizens Against Data Centers…
PHOTO: Sandra Wilcher names LeAnna McCall the inaugural Lowndes Legacy Leadership Award Winner. LOWNDES CO. — Superintendent Sandra Wilcher announces a new leadership award honoring longtime educator LeAnne McCall. Release: Lowndes County Schools introduced its…
PHOTO CAPTION: Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2026 Presidential Excellence Award. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Candace Witherspoon,…
VALDOSTA — Wiregrass names DeAndre Johnson its 2026–2027 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — September 14, 2026 — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce DeAndre Johnson as the…
HAHIRA - WWALS announces the winners from the September 12th Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest. Release: Hahira, Georgia, September 14, 2026 — WWALS is proud to announce the winners of the Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest. They played…
VALDOSTA — First Commerce donated nearly $1,800 to support local animal rescue programs and services. Release: Fueled by the generosity of Valdosta and surrounding communities, First Commerce Credit Union raised nearly $1,800 through its Liz…