VALDOSTA — Municipal Court will not be in session October 8, with court proceedings scheduled to resume October 12. Release: The Valdosta Municipal Court will resume its normal schedule and regular operating hours on October…
Lowndes Commissioner Marshall Appointed to NACo Leadership Roles
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…
Peach Cobbler Tops Georgia’s Nostalgic Summer Foods
IN OTHER NEWS... A new survey finds Georgia residents connect peach cobbler, peach ice cream and boiled peanuts with summer memories and home. Release: Some summer dishes carry far more weight than their ingredients suggest.…
Bill Slaughter Selected To Serve On Four National…
LOWNDES CO. — Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter has been appointed to serve on four National Association of Counties committees. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter has been appointed to serve…
Seven Complete Wiregrass Senior Leadership Academy
PHOTO: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently celebrated the graduation of the second Senior Leadership Academy cohort. Pictured are the 2026 graduates. Front row (L to R): Tiffany McLean, Assistant Director for Financial Aid; Lauren Metzger,…
GBI Arrests Former Polk County Officer Over Flock…
POLK CO. — A former Polk County Police officer faces four misdemeanor charges for allegedly misusing a license plate reader system. Release: Polk County, Georgia (August 7, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged former…
Dirty Bird & The Flu to Perform Free…
VALDOSTA — Dirty Bird & The Flu will perform a free Music in the Art Park concert Friday, August 14, at the Turner Center in Valdosta. Release: The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts…
July Net Tax Revenues Up 3.1%
ATLANTA — Georgia net tax collections totaled $2.57 billion in July, an increase of $78.1 million compared to the same month last year. Release: ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for the first month…
VSU Research Targets Bacterial Disease in Tomatoes and…
PHOTOS: Valdosta State University’s Alyssa Vallad and Dr. Michelle MacLellan spent the summer investigating a plant disease that could have significant implications for South Georgia’s tomato and pepper producers. Their research project — “Exploring a…