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Celebrate America Festival with Free Military Admission at…

LivingJune 9, 2026

VALDOSTA — The three-week celebration features concerts, fireworks, military appreciation, and appearances by the Harlem Globetrotters. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., will host its Celebrate America Festival powered by Georgia Power…

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VSU Chemistry Camp Gives High School Students Hands-On…

Local NewsJune 9, 2026

VALDOSTA — VSU's annual chemistry camp introduced teens to scientific discovery, problem-solving, and STEM career opportunities. Release: VALDOSTA — Area high school students recently spent a week immersed in the exciting world of chemistry during…

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Turner Center to Open New Exhibits and Photo…

LivingJune 8, 2026

VALDOSTA — Visitors can meet featured artists and vote in the People’s Choice Photo Contest at the Turner Center. Release: The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception on Mon.,…

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SGBC Celebrates 25 Graduates of Small Business Academy

BusinessJune 8, 2026

PHOTO: A historic Public-Private technical residency by the Southern Georgia Black Chambers graduated 25 certified small businesses, as it drew praise from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, Mayor Scott James Matheson, and Georgia Power. VALDOSTA —…

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Georgia Tax Collections Drop 12.6% in May

BusinessJune 8, 2026

ATLANTA — Motor fuel tax suspension and lower income tax payments contributed to Georgia’s May revenue decline. Release: ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax revenue collections in May totaled $2.35 billion, for a decrease…

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VLPRA Announces July 4 Fireworks Spectacular

LivingJune 5, 2026

VALDOSTA — Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is hosting South Georgia’s largest fireworks show on Independence Day. Release: Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is hosting South Georgia’s largest fireworks show on Independence Day!…

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Starship to Perform at Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert…

LivingJune 5, 2026

VALDOSTA — Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will headline the Wild Adventures Passholder Appreciation Concert on June 13 in Valdosta. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park will continue its 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, June…