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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 – United2Prevent invites the community to participate in the 5th Annual Run to Prevent at Unity Park in September. Release: Every step can make a difference. This September, United2Prevent invites the community to lace…
VALDOSTA — Valdosta City Schools students showed continued academic growth on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones assessments. Release: Valdosta City Schools Students Demonstrate Continued Growth on 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones VALDOSTA – Valdosta City Schools students demonstrated…
PHOTO: Representatives from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Prince Automotive of Valdosta celebrate Prince Automotive’s $173,777 donation of automotive parts. Pictured left to right: Wiregrass team members Mona McKenzie, Foundation Director; Will Bostelman, Executive Director…
VALDOSTA — Lowndes County will offer in-school flu vaccination clinics at no cost to students and school staff during school hours this fall. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — With flu season just around the corner, the Lowndes…
FITZGERALD — Wiregrass graduate Montgomery Dykes is taking his technical education and apprenticeship experience to Georgia Southern University. Released: FITZGERALD, GA – Montgomery Dykes’ educational journey demonstrates how students can move seamlessly from high school dual…
VALDOSTA —The Turner Center announced winners of the 18th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest, with Marvin Smith earning Best in Show. Release: The Turner Center for the arts hosted its 18th Annual Valdosta People’s…
VALDOSTA — The free Valdosta event will feature resources for housing, health, education, families, veterans, youth and other community needs. Release: South Georgia residents are invited to attend the South Georgia Community Resource &Empowerment Fair…
LOWNDES CO. — Marshall will represent Lowndes County on NACo committees focused on behavioral health, rural communities, veterans and military services. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County Commissioner Demarcus Marshall has been appointed to serve in…