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Valdosta to Host Back-to-School Community Block Party

LivingJune 17, 2026

VALDOSTA — Students and families can enjoy free supplies, food, haircuts, and activities at Unity Park on August 1. Release: The City of Valdosta Neighborhood Development team invites families, students, and community members to kick…

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Travis Tritt to Perform in Valdosta

LivingJune 16, 2026

VALDOSTA — Country music star Travis Tritt will headline the Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series in Valdosta. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park will continue its 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, May 30, with a…

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Wiregrass Graduates First Construction Training Class

Local NewsJune 16, 2026

PHOTO: Instructor Chris Aultman (left) poses alongside students Antavious Cobb, Daniel Duncan, Briyith Lopez, and Keilan Locklear during a hands-on training project as part of the inaugural Summer Construction Training Program. The scholarship-funded program, developed…

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SGBC Hosts Economic Freedom Juneteenth Experience

Local NewsJune 16, 2026

PHOTO: SGBC Members were introduced to the state-of-the-art podcast room inside the J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship. VALDOSTA — A Juneteenth event in Valdosta highlighted African American history, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. Release: VALDOSTA,…

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Claxton Man Charged in Fatal Shooting

Regional NewsJune 16, 2026

CLAXTON — A Claxton man faces murder and assault charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Evans County. Release: Claxton, GA (June 15, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Javion Youmans, age 26,…

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Man Found Dead After Douglas Standoff

Regional NewsJune 16, 2026

DOUGLAS — GBI agents are investigating the death of a 21-year-old Douglas man following a Coffee County incident. Release: Coffee County, GA (June 14, 2026) – At the request of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO),…

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Wiregrass Hosts VR Camp

LivingJune 15, 2026

PHOTO: Participants in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's Virtual Reality & Heavy Equipment Summer Camp pose for a group photo after spending the week exploring technical careers through virtual reality simulations and hands-on heavy equipment training.…

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Valdosta Begins HR Director Search

BusinessJune 15, 2026

VALDOSTA — The City of Valdosta has announced the departure of Human Resources Director Jennie Boyer after five years. Release: Valdosta, GA- The City of Valdosta announces the departure of Human Resources Director Jennie Boyer…