ATLANTA — Attorney General Chris Carr warns Georgians to watch for price gouging and scams related to Hurricane Isaias. Release: ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the…
ED Expands Disability Support Funding
The U.S. Department of Education announced $144 million for disability programs and new parent guidance. Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced a new $144 million investment by the Trump Administration to help…
VSU Student Wins Regents Cup Debate Championship
VALDOSTA — VSU student Cassandra Ayers won the Regents Cup debate championship and earned a $3,000 scholarship. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University’s Cassandra Ayers earned a $3,000 scholarship and individual debate championship honors during…
Outdoor RecFest Returns To Langdale Park This Saturday
VALDOSTA — Outdoor RecFest returns Saturday with kayaking, fishing, hiking, food trucks, and family-friendly outdoor activities at Langdale Park. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority, in partnership with TRAILS4valdosta, will host a free…
Rainwater Conference Center Welcomes New Executive Chef
VALDOSTA — Rainwater Conference Center hired Michelle Pessia as Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and guest dining experiences. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. (May 11, 2026) — The Rainwater Conference Center has announced the addition of Michelle Pessia…
Wiregrass Georgia Tech Earns Military Friendly School Designation
VALDOSTA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earned national recognition for supporting veterans, service members, and military families. Release: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Earns 2026–2027 Military Friendly® School Designation Valdosta, GA (May 12, 2026) — Wiregrass…
Kemp Signs Budget, Freezes $300 Million In New…
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs balanced budget while warning of future revenue challenges after recent tax cuts. Release: ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Office of Planning…
City of Valdosta Announces New Sanitation Billing Changes
VALDOSTA — Valdosta will require City-issued trash cans for residential sanitation collection beginning July 1. Release: The City of Valdosta will implement an updated residential sanitation billing system beginning Wednesday, July 1, as part of…
LCSO K-9 Team Earns National Honors in Atlantic…
LOWNDES — Lieutenant Herb Bennett and K-9 Thanos placed first in indoor narcotics searches at national competition. Release: During the week of May 3-6, 2026, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) K-9 Lieutenant Herb Bennett…