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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…
PHOTO: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College psychology instructor Sherry Carroll celebrates 26 years of serving students at Wiregrass. Carroll began her career at the college in 2000 and has spent the past 13 years teaching psychology,…
VALDOSTA – CASA of Lowndes and Echols Counties received a $2,500 Norfolk Southern grant to recruit and train volunteers advocating for foster children. Release: Valdosta, Ga., August 26, 2026 — CASA of Lowndes and Echols…
LOWNDES COUNTY – Lowndes County Fire Rescue received a $32,146 grant to purchase new Jaws of Life extrication equipment for emergency response. Release: (Lowndes County, August 26, 2026) – As first responders continue serving Lowndes…
LOWNDES CO. – Lowndes will celebrate Senior Night when the Vikings host the Harris County Tigers Friday night. Release: The Lowndes Vikings opened the 2026 season with a rain-soaked victory over Jenkins High School of…
VALDOSTA – Spookley the Square Pumpkin will make his Wild Adventures debut during Great Pumpkin LumiNights this fall. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — A one-of-a-kind pumpkin is coming to Wild Adventures Theme Park for the first…
VALDOSTA – The VSU Planetarium will present a free show highlighting August skies, eclipses and meteor showers. Release: VALDOSTA — The Valdosta State University Planetarium presents “August Skies, Eclipses, and Meteor Showers: Oh My!” at…
VALDOSTA – A Valdosta warming and cooling shelter has been renamed in honor of longtime community advocate Jeanette Newbern Coody. Release: On Friday, August 14, 2026, the City of Valdosta officially celebrated the ribbon cutting…
QUITMAN, GA – Attorney Jody Peterman is supporting a monthly food pantry serving families throughout Brooks County. Release: QUITMAN, GA — Attorney Jody Peterman is joining Empowerment & Improvement CRC, Inc. in its ongoing mission…