Gov. Kemp signs tax relief bills

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…

Valdosta Rotary Club celebrates annual LEAD

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 Board of Elections recruiting poll workers

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…

City dedicates safe new home for resident

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…

Valdosta planner Amy Martin named 250 Champion

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…

Chamber Academy sets new standard for ROI

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

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…

VHS senior named first ‘Mayor for a Day’

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…