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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,…
PHOTO: Lowndes County Schools CTAE Director Dr. Cloise Williams, Lowndes High School Principal Krista Pearson, and LCS Superintendent Sandra Wilcher congratulate Mr. and Mrs. CTAE, Landon Breeden and Reese DeCesare. VALDOSTA - Lowndes High School…
VALDOSTA - Valdosta police apprehended three juveniles who burglarized Habibi Vape Shop, recovering over $1,500 in stolen property. Release: On February 28, 2026, at 1:10 A.M., officers with the Valdosta Police Department responded to an…
PHOTO: L to R: Shamonti Rizer, Assistant Director of High School Services; Brooke Jaramillo, Executive Director of High School Services; and Lisa Cox, Assistant Director of High School Services—the powerhouse team behind Wiregrass’s Dual Enrollment…
Superintendent Sandra Wilcher, Athletic Director Josh Akers, and Lowndes High School Principal Krista Pearson recognize the LHS Esports team at the Lowndes County School Board Meeting. LOWNDES - The Lowndes County Board of Education recognized…
VALDOSTA - Valwood senior, Jed Respess, is the Valwood School 2026 STAR student. Release: HAHIRA, GA – February 18, 2026 – Valwood senior, Jed Respess, is the Valwood School 2026 STAR student. Jed is not…
PHOTO: Dr. Tenry Berry, Jane Hurtado, Steve Coleman, Zeb Manning, Ken Overman, and Sandra Wilcher. LOWNDES - Lowndes County Schools recognized two custodial team employees as recipients of the One Lowndes Agent of Change Spotlight…
PHOTO: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist played eight years in the NBA before founding Change & Impact Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness around stuttering, while also expanding resources and improving access to healthcare. His advocacy…
VALDOSTA - Four cadets from Valdosta High School earned a place at the 2026 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl Championship in Washington, D.C. Release: Valdosta, GA – In a competition that began with more than…