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Valdosta planner Amy Martin named 250 Champion

Local NewsMarch 18, 2026

VALDOSTA - Valdosta senior planner Amy Martin named 2026 “250 Champion” for excellence in local government service. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Amy Martin, Senior Planner, has been selected as…

Chamber Academy sets new standard for ROI

BusinessMarch 18, 2026

VALDOSTA - SGBC academy moves beyond workshops, creating execution specialists with compliance, capital, and digital accounting tools. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with the City of Valdosta, Georgia…

Glytec bringing 500 jobs to Cobb County

BusinessMarch 18, 2026

ATLANTA - The Georgia-born health-tech firm Glytec returns home to Cobb, creating 500 jobs near Cumberland. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Glytec, a major health tech company, will relocate its headquarters…

VHS senior named first ‘Mayor for a Day’

Local NewsMarch 17, 2026

VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta announces VHS senior Braeden Lampkin as the city's first Mayor for a Day. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Valdosta High School senior Braeden Lampkin…

GBI probes Thomasville Villa North shooting

Local NewsMarch 17, 2026

THOMASVILLE - At the request of the TPD, the GBI is investigating a March 14 shooting at the Villa North Apartments. Release: Thomasville, GA (March 16, 2026) - At the request of the Thomasville Police Department,…

Valdosta names BJ Johns Employee of the Month

Local NewsMarch 17, 2026

VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta recognizes Branan “BJ” Johns of the Public Works Department as the March Employee of the Month. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to recognize Branan “BJ” Johns of…

VSU Offers free AI for beginners workshop

LivingMarch 16, 2026

VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University will offer a free Lunch & Learn: AI for Beginners workshop on Thursday, March 26. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University will offer a free Lunch & Learn: AI for…

Turner Center launches 4th Levitt AMP Valdosta Music…

LivingMarch 16, 2026

VALDOSTA - The Levitt AMP Valdosta music series starts March 14, featuring diverse musical acts, vendors, community gatherings. Release: The Turner Center for the Arts launches its fourth season of the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music…

Valdosta City Schools open Monday despite weather

LivingMarch 15, 2026

VALDOSTA - After consulting with local EMA officials, Valdosta City Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, March 16. Release: After consulting with local Emergency Management officials and reviewing the latest weather briefing, Valdosta City…