Valdosta- Lowndes County Schools has garnered state recognition from the Department of Education based on student growth and academic achievement. From Lowndes County Schools: Lowndes County Schools is proud to announce that several schools have…
Georgia police chief arrest for inappropriate texts to…
NICHOLLS - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a police chief for texting inappropriate messages to a 15-year-old girl. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged Nicholls Police Department Chief Ashley Wilson, 40, of…
Lowndes BOC to hold FY 26 budget public…
LOWNDES CO - The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget. Release: The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the…
GBI investigates officer involved shooting at airport hotel…
HAPEVILLE - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at an airport hotel room. Release: At the request of the Hapeville Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer…
GBI arrests former police officer for excessive force…
TRION - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former police officer for excessive force on a handcuffed arrestee. Release: On Wednesday June 18, 2025, the GBI arrested and charged former Trion Police Officer…
VCS well represented at this year’s AVID Summer…
VALDOSTA - Valdosta City Schools was well represented at the AVID Summer Institute with the first ever elementary teams in attendance. Release: Valdosta City Schools was well represented at this year’s AVID Summer Institute! AVID,…
VSU students earn first place honors at research…
Photo: Jillian Blevins and Gabrielle Howell with Dr. Becky da Cruz, associate provost for graduate studies and research. VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University congratulates students for finishing first at a recent research and scholarship symposium.…
DPH confirms sixth measles case of 2025
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH confirms a sixth measles case of 2025 involving an unvaccinated family member of previous case. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles…
Lowndes BOC welcomes farmers, producer for tobacco tour
VALDOSTA - Lowndes County BOC Chairman Bill Slaughter had the pleasure of welcoming farmers and producers for tobacco tour. According to the Lowndes County Facebook page, Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bill Slaughter had…