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Lowndes Spring Sports Teams Advance in Playoffs

Local NewsApril 28, 2026

LOWNDES — Lowndes Vikings tennis and baseball teams advance in playoffs while track and golf teams earn region titles. Release: Spring sports playoff success continues for our Vikings! Our region champion tennis teams swept Collins…

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VSU to Host Free Mayhem Music Festival May…

LivingApril 28, 2026

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University hosts the free Mayhem Music Festival May 1 with live music, rides, food trucks, and a paint party finale. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University presents Mayhem Music Festival from…

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Jason Van Nus Named First CEO of WIN…

BusinessApril 27, 2026

VALDOSTA — The WIN Regional College and Career Academy has named Jason Van Nus as its first chief executive officer. Released: Valdosta, GA—The WIN (Workforce Innovation Network) Regional College and Career Academy (CCA) Board of…

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Former Baldwin Assistant Chief Arrested by GBI

Regional NewsApril 27, 2026

BALDWIN — The GBI arrested former Baldwin Assistant Chief Justin Ferguson on theft and oath violation charges. Released: Baldwin, Habersham County, GA (April 24, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Justin Ferguson, age 41,…

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VPD Detectives Make Fentanyl Bust on Azalea Drive

Local NewsApril 24, 2026

VALDOSTA — Narcotics investigators charged a suspect with trafficking fentanyl after an April 24 operation. Release: On April 24, 2026, Narcotics Detectives with the Valdosta Police Department conducted an investigation after receiving information that a…

Second Harvest Accepting Donations for Wildfire Relief

LivingApril 24, 2026

VALDOSTA — Second Harvest is collecting food and supplies to support wildfire response efforts in Clinch and Echols counties. Release: VALDOSTA, GA – APRIL 23, 2026 – Second Harvest of South Georgia is accepting donations…

Lowndes Schools Collecting Supplies for Wildfire Relief

LivingApril 24, 2026

LOWNDES — Lowndes County Schools is collecting essential supplies to support families and first responders impacted by South Georgia wildfires. Release: Lowndes County Schools is collecting essential items to support families and first responders in…