VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta addresses the unforeseen challenges affecting services due to equipment being temporarily out of commission. Release: The City of Valdosta Public Works Department regrets to inform the public of unforeseen…
Ga’s Largest Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Reported in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga - A reported outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, an extremely rare form of pneumonia, at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta is the largest Legionella outbreak in Georgia’s history. According to Nancy Nydam, a spokeswoman…
“Brunch Bill” Presented to Valdosta City Council
VALDOSTA — The Valdosta City Council is set to vote on the "Brunch Bill" that would allow alcohol sales at restaurants and bars beginning at 11 a.m. Sundays instead of the current 12:30 p.m. time…
VSU Students Making Medical History
VALDOSTA, Ga - Student researchers at Valdosta State University are making medical history, developing a new way to treat tuberculosis that could save the lives of millions. While tuberculosis is fairly rare in the United…
150 Manufacturing Jobs Coming to Lowndes County
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga - On Thursday, August 8, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority announced plans for a new manufacturing facility. Arglass Yamamura, a company which produces glass bottles, has chosen Valdosta as the location to…
County, Hospital Authority Unite to Reduce Debt
LOWNDES CO., Ga - Lowndes County and the Hospital Authority of Valdosta-Lowndes County are pleased to announce a joint-partnership, the impact of which will have a positive effect on the citizens of Lowndes County for years to come. …
Vending Machine Theft Caught
VALDOSTA, Ga. - On August 8, 2019 at approximately 3:30 a.m., a Valdosta Police Department officer responded to the 1700 block Gornto Road, in reference to a subject, later identified as Alex Matthews, 55, of Valdosta,…
Enrollment Deadline Nears for Community Xccelerator
VALDOSTA – The Community Xccelerator program kicks off its inaugural class of participants later this month and is welcoming its final surge of registrations from the local area of aspiring individuals, young professionals, high school…
Valdosta Police Honors Thirteen Personnel at Award Ceremony
VALDOSTA- Valdosta Police Department honored thirteen personnel during a Promotions and Awards Ceremony on Aug 7. City officials, government employees and citizens gathered to honor the dedicated service of the outstanding men and women who…