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City of Valdosta supports inaugural Jack and Jill…

Pictured LtoR: Kendall Harden, Kennedy Jackson, Mayor Scott James Matheson, Audrey Bullard and Jaiden Williams. VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta joined with Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated to host its inaugural Family Advocacy…

Students experience live opera at VSU

VALDOSTA - More than 500 school children from Valdosta, Lowndes County, and neighboring communities recently gathered at VSU for a live opera experience. Release: Opera Comes Alive for Young Audiences at VSU: More than 500 school…

GSU highlights Valdosta students on Fall 2025 Dean’s…

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University announces their Fall 2025 Dean's List including students from Valdosta. Release: STATESBORO, GA (01/27/2026)-- Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 4,400 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2025…

Gov. Kemp Announces TCSG, Mercer Transfer Agreements

ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Mercer University have signed new transfer agreements. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Technical…

VPD deescalates mental crisis situation

VALDOSTA - Officers check on the well-being of a mother and her infant child, only to find the mother in a mental crisis while possessing a knife. Release: Officers respond to check on the well-being…

The Haven: Chalk About Love

VALDOSTA - The Haven encourages people to 'Chalk About Love' to raise awareness about teen dating violence. Release: Chalk About Love is a community awareness campaign created to support Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in…

Lowndes student selected as Georgia Delegate to U.S.…

VALDOSTA - Lowndes High School senior Mason Slaughter has been selected as a Georgia delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Release: VALDOSTA, GA - Lowndes County Schools is proud to announce that Lowndes High…

GBI investigating Fitzgerald shooting

FITZGERALD - At the request of the Fitzgerald Police, GBI agents are investigating the death of Shekela Woodard, age 29, of Fitzgerald, GA. Release: Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, GA (January 25, 2026) - At the request…