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Valdosta State University Generates $412.5 Million Economic Impact

BusinessSeptember 4, 2026

VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University generated $412.5 million in economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025 while supporting 3,472 jobs across the region. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University generated an estimated $412.5 million in total…

Lowndes Elementary Students Receive Free Admission for Vikings…

Local NewsSeptember 4, 2026

LOWNDES CO. – Lowndes Athletics will celebrate Elementary Night Friday, offering free visitor-side admission to elementary students with a school-issued pass. Release: LOWNDES CO. — Lowndes Athletics, Athletic Director Josh Akers and Head Coach Adam…

Companies “Play It Forward” at the Children’s Imagination…

Local NewsSeptember 4, 2026

VALDOSTA – Businesses can “Play It Forward” by sponsoring free children’s admission to the Imagination Station during the Turner Center’s annual ARToberfest. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — The Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station, the Turner…

Georgia Economic Development Projects to Create 25,300 New…

BusinessSeptember 4, 2026

ATLANTA – Georgia set a new economic development record in FY26 with $35.2 billion in investment and an estimated 25,300 new jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department…

Valdosta Wildcats Return Home Friday for Military Night

Local NewsSeptember 3, 2026

VALDOSTA, GA – The Valdosta Wildcats will host Bradwell Institute Friday during Military Night at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Valdosta Wildcats will return to Bazemore-Hyder Stadium on Friday, September 4, to take…

Lowndes County Fire Rescue Hosting Halligans & Mulligans…

LivingSeptember 3, 2026

LOWNDES CO. – Lowndes County Fire Rescue will host the Halligans & Mulligans Golf Tournament benefiting the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Release: LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – Lowndes County Fire Rescue has announced the Halligans &…

South Fulton Man Identified in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Regional NewsSeptember 3, 2026

SOUTH FULTON – The GBI is investigating after Eric Bates allegedly shot his wife and fired at officers before being found dead. Release: SOUTH FULTON, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the…

Downtown Valdosta Looking for Its Next Santa Claus

BusinessSeptember 2, 2026

VALDOSTA – Valdosta Main Street will hold a Sept. 3 casting call to select the city's official Santa Claus for the 2026 holiday season. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta Main Street is searching for the…

GA Confirms Three More Measles Cases in Atlanta…

Kemp Announces Three Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments