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VALDOSTA – VSU will host National Night Out Oct. 6 with first responders, activities, demonstrations and free concessions. Release: VSU Promotes Police-Community Partnerships, Neighborhood Camaraderie with National Night Out Oct. 6 VALDOSTA — The Valdosta…
VALDOSTA – South Health District is encouraging women to prioritize screenings and early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Release: VALDOSTA – Early detection can be a powerful step in the fight against breast cancer,…
VALDOSTA - Paradise River at Valdosta’s Wild Adventures vies for USA Today’s Best Lazy River; voting open until April 20. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. – Paradise River at Wild Adventures & Splash Island Waterpark has been…
LOWNDES - Ribbon cutting celebrates Lowndes jail’s new mental health wing, funded by ARPA and SPLOST, adding 60 cells. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: On Monday, March 23, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and the…
VALDOSTA - The Turner Center presents Chloe Kimes March 27, free outdoor concert with food vendors and VSU Cabaret Players. Release: The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Indie Americana artist Chloe…
ATLANTA - The Georgia Institute of Technology announces the 2025 graduates from Valdosta, Georgia. Release: ATLANTA, GA (03/20/2026)-- The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute's…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recently hosted its 28th Annual Sister-to-Sister Summit. Release: VALDOSTA — The Valdosta branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recently hosted…
PHOTO: Westside Elementary School's Crimson Team earned first place in the fifth-grade math competition. The team consists of Gavin Tidwell, Kinlee Dean, Raees Agboola, Jefferson Bailey, and their coaches, Donna Harris and Chuck Martin. VALDOSTA…
PHOTO: (L–R): LEAD Chair Bubba Highsmith; Rotary District 6920 Gov. Terry Adkins Jr.; Valdosta Police Chief Leslie Manahan; Officer Caleb DeWitt; Lt. Matthew Baker; Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk; Trooper First Class Lee Fulghum; Sgt.…
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Board of Elections are seeking poll workers for the May 19th election. Release: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTLOWNDES COUNTY ELECTIONS WE NEED POLL WORKERS FOR THE 19 MAY 2026 GENERAL PRIMARY…