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Georgia reports $33.75 billion in FY 2026 tax…

BusinessJuly 10, 2026

ATLANTA — A temporary motor fuel tax suspension contributed to lower June tax collections across Georgia. Release: ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s June net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $2.95 billion for a decrease of $215.1…

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Gov. Kemp Announces Two New Agency Heads

Regional NewsJuly 10, 2026

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp's leadership appointments advance two Georgia agencies serving education and disability services. Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board today confirmed Governor Brian Kemp's nomination of Dr. Kirk Shook as Executive Director of…

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Lowndes County, Valdosta to host free scrap tire…

LivingJuly 10, 2026

LOWNDES CO. — Residents can dispose of up to 200 passenger or light truck tires during the free recycling event. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia – The Lowndes County and City of Valdosta Public Works Departments are teaming…

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Valdosta graduate earns First Commerce MyWay Scholarship

BusinessJuly 8, 2026

VALDOSTA — Valdosta graduate Yazmin Martinez earned a 2026 MyWay Scholarship from First Commerce Credit Union to support her engineering studies. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — First Commerce Credit Union is proud to recognize Yazmin Martinez of…

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Kemp leads trade mission to Scotland and Ireland

BusinessJuly 8, 2026

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp is leading a trade mission to Scotland and Ireland to strengthen economic partnerships benefiting Georgia. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp…

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Lowndes valedictorian accepted to Harvard College

Local NewsJuly 1, 2026

VALDOSTA — Lowndes High valedictorian Aarin Dave will attend Harvard College to study neuroscience this fall. Release: Lowndes High School is proud to announce that the Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Aarin Dave, has been admitted…

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Lowndes County shares July 4 safety tips

LivingJune 30, 2026

LOWNDES CO. — Lowndes County Fire Rescue encourages safe grilling and fireworks use ahead of the Fourth of July. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: As we approach July 4th, it's important to remember that this holiday can…

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Operation Crimson Snow nets 11 arrests

Regional NewsJune 30, 2026

WARNER ROBINS — Authorities seized drugs, firearms, cash, and vehicles after a 24-month investigation in Central Georgia. Release: Warner Robins, GA (June 29, 2026) - The GBI has arrested 11 people following “Operation Crimson Snow”, a…