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LCS hosts 5th grade math competition at VSU

Local NewsMarch 20, 2026

PHOTO: Westside Elementary School's Crimson Team earned first place in the fifth-grade math competition. The team consists of Gavin Tidwell, Kinlee Dean, Raees Agboola, Jefferson Bailey, and their coaches, Donna Harris and Chuck Martin. VALDOSTA…

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Gov. Kemp signs tax relief bills

Regional NewsMarch 20, 2026

ATLANTA - Governor Kemp has signed HB 1000 and HB 1199 into law, authorizing state income tax refunds and suspending the Georgia gas tax for 60 days. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp…

Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner award recipients.

Valdosta Rotary Club celebrates annual LEAD

Local NewsMarch 20, 2026

PHOTO: (L–R): LEAD Chair Bubba Highsmith; Rotary District 6920 Gov. Terry Adkins Jr.; Valdosta Police Chief Leslie Manahan; Officer Caleb DeWitt; Lt. Matthew Baker; Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk; Trooper First Class Lee Fulghum; Sgt.…

Lowndes County Board of Elections sign.

Lowndes Board of Elections recruiting poll workers

LivingMarch 19, 2026

LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County Board of Elections are seeking poll workers for the May 19th election. Release: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTLOWNDES COUNTY ELECTIONS WE NEED POLL WORKERS FOR THE 19 MAY 2026 GENERAL PRIMARY…

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City dedicates safe new home for resident

Local NewsMarch 19, 2026

VALDOSTA - Valdosta uses CDBG funds to rebuild Chester Street home, improving quality of life and revitalizing neighborhood. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to announce the successful completion and dedication of a newly…

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Valdosta planner Amy Martin named 250 Champion

Local NewsMarch 18, 2026

VALDOSTA - Valdosta senior planner Amy Martin named 2026 “250 Champion” for excellence in local government service. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Amy Martin, Senior Planner, has been selected as…

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Chamber Academy sets new standard for ROI

BusinessMarch 18, 2026

VALDOSTA - SGBC academy moves beyond workshops, creating execution specialists with compliance, capital, and digital accounting tools. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with the City of Valdosta, Georgia…

Glytec bringing 500 jobs to Cobb County

BusinessMarch 18, 2026

ATLANTA - The Georgia-born health-tech firm Glytec returns home to Cobb, creating 500 jobs near Cumberland. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Glytec, a major health tech company, will relocate its headquarters…

Valdosta's Mayor for a Day announcement poster.

VHS senior named first ‘Mayor for a Day’

Local NewsMarch 17, 2026

VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta announces VHS senior Braeden Lampkin as the city's first Mayor for a Day. Release: The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Valdosta High School senior Braeden Lampkin…

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GBI probes Thomasville Villa North shooting

Local NewsMarch 17, 2026

THOMASVILLE - At the request of the TPD, the GBI is investigating a March 14 shooting at the Villa North Apartments. Release: Thomasville, GA (March 16, 2026) - At the request of the Thomasville Police Department,…