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GBI arrest former Thomas County Chief Deputy

Regional NewsJune 2, 2026

A former Thomas County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy is under arrest by the GBI on charges of Theft by Taking and Violation of Oath of Office. Release: Thomas County, GA (June 1, 2026) - The GBI…

Wild Adventures to host 7th annual Great Ping…

Local NewsJune 2, 2026

The 7th annual Great Ping Pong Race to benefit The Miracle League of Valdosta is set to return to Wild Adventures on June 18th. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park will once again…

Wiregrass welcomes first high school Summer Institute class

Local NewsJune 2, 2026

Valdosta- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College welcomed the first class of high school students to the innovative Wiregrass Summer Institute this week. Release: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College officially welcomed students this week for the first-ever Wiregrass Summer Institute,…

ArcelorMittal Building Solutions to establish North American headquarters…

Regional NewsJune 2, 2026

ArcelorMittal Building Solutions is set to build their North American headquarters, along with manufacturing and training facilities in Macon, with construction commencing later the year, according to a press release from the Office of the…

Shots fired near police clearing Valdosta party leads…

Local NewsJune 1, 2026

Valdosta Police Department officers were clearing a large gathering when shots were fired near the police. The ensuing investigation led to four arrests. From the Valdosta Police Department: "While clearing a large crowd at a…

Wiregrass SkillsUSA team to compete on national stage…

Local NewsJune 1, 2026

VALDOSTA — Wiregrass students are preparing to showcase their skills against top competitors nationwide. Release: Valdosta, GA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA Team will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, June 1–5, 2026, to attend the…

GBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting at Kennesaw mall

Regional NewsJune 1, 2026

COBB CO. — Authorities say the shooting followed a reported shoplifting incident at a Cobb County mall. Release: Cobb County, GA (May 27, 2026) - At the request of the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD), GBI…

Slaughter reappointed ACCG Federal Policy Committee vice chair

BusinessMay 29, 2026

LOWNDES CO. — Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was reappointed vice chair of ACCG's Federal Policy Committee. Release: ATLANTA, Ga. (May 28, 2026) – Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was recently reappointed vice chair of the Federal…

Wiregrass announces June free application month

Authority Brands, LLC relocates headquarters to Cobb County