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VSU’s Ellis Heath Presents Economic Forecast to Georgia…

BusinessSeptember 14, 2026

VALDOSTA - VSU economist Ellis Heath presented a macroeconomic outlook to Georgia peanut industry leaders. Release: VALDOSTA - Dr. Ellis Heath, professor of economics and head of the Department of Economics and Finance at Valdosta…

GBI Investigates Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Rome

Regional NewsSeptember 14, 2026

ROME - GBI investigates a fatal officer-involved shooting after a man allegedly fired at police. Release: ROME, FLOYD CO., GA - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Rome that…

Georgia DPH Confirms Two More Measles Cases in…

Regional NewsSeptember 14, 2026

ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm two additional measles cases linked to a metro Atlanta daycare outbreak. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed two additional measles cases associated with an outbreak at…

High School Football Scores – 9/11/26

Local NewsSeptember 14, 2026

VALDOSTA - Local and regional high school football scores from Friday, September 11. Blanche Ely Tigers at Lowndes Vikings 2-1 3-0 0 42 Final KIPP Warriors at Valdosta Wildcats…

Lowndes Hosts Blanche Ely for Military Appreciation Night

Local NewsSeptember 11, 2026

LOWNDES CO. – Lowndes announces ticket details, military admission and student seating policies for Friday’s game. Release: LOWNDES CO. — The Lowndes Vikings will return to Martin Stadium Friday, Sept. 11, to host the Blanche…

The Union at Valdosta Breaks Ground Downtown

BusinessSeptember 11, 2026

VALDOSTA – A $14.3 million downtown development will add 51 apartments and new commercial space. Release: VALDOSTA — Winnersville Investment Partners has broken ground on The Union at Valdosta Apartments, a $14.3 million mixed-use development…

Valdosta State Plans Constitution Day Events at Odum…

LivingSeptember 11, 2026

VALDOSTA – Constitution Day events at VSU include guest readers, voter registration and a political science panel. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University will observe Constitution Day with a Read-Aloud event and student panel discussion…

Georgia Receives $499 Million for Helene Water Infrastructure…