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GBI Arrests Former Ware County Jailer

Regional NewsMay 26, 2026

WAYCROSS — The GBI arrested a former Ware County jailer accused of assaulting a female inmate. Release: Waycross, GA (May 22, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Shacondra Ashley Minor, age 33, of Ware…

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Wild Adventures Welcomes Lemur Triplets

LivingMay 26, 2026

VALDOSTA — Wild Adventures celebrates the birth of three critically endangered Red Ruffed Lemur babies. Release: Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, GA is entering its triplet era making the whole place shimmer! The park welcomed three Red Ruffed Lemurs to the…

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Valdosta City Schools Names New Operations Director

Local NewsMay 22, 2026

VALDOSTA - Valdosta City Schools has appointed Dr. Samuel Clemons Jr. as Executive Director of Operations. Release: Valdosta City Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Samuel Clemons, Jr. as the district’s new…

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Wild Adventures Kicks Off Summer Season

LivingMay 22, 2026

VALDOSTA - Wild Adventures is celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with live entertainment, food donations, and summer admission deals. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Waterpark will begin daily summer operations on Saturday,…

SGBC Small Business Academy Graduation Set

LivingMay 22, 2026

VALDOSTA - SGBC will celebrate its 2026 Small Business Academy graduates during a June 2 ceremony at VSU. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — May 22, 2026 — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC) has announced the…

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Wiregrass celebrates first Career Plus High School graduates

Local NewsMay 21, 2026

PHOTO: Celebrating the first graduates of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Career Plus High School program. From left to right: Unique Brown, Javrious Nelson, Austin Hesters, and Susan Pollock, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Career Plus Coordinator.…

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Lowndes EMA Urges AlertLowndes Signups

LivingMay 21, 2026

LOWNDES — Lowndes County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to sign up for AlertLowndes before hurricane season begins. Release: Lowndes County Emergency Management Encourages Residents to Sign Up for AlertLowndes Ahead of Hurricane Season Lowndes…

Wiregrass Opens Registration for Summer Camps

Local NewsMay 21, 2026

VALDOSTA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting registrations for hands-on summer camps for students ages 11–16. Release: Valdosta, GA — Registration is now open for Summer Camps at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, where middle…

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Mitchell County Teacher Arrested by GBI

Regional NewsMay 21, 2026

BACONTON — A Baconton teacher was extradited to Georgia after being arrested in Florida on child exploitation-related charges. Release: Baconton, Mitchell County, GA (May 20, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Willie James Silas,…