IN OTHER NEWS... According to a recent survey, Chick-fil-A is Georgia's top fast food destination for Valentine's Day this year. Release: Roses are red, violets are blue, inflation is high… so it’s nuggets for two? With…
Students experience live opera at VSU
VALDOSTA - More than 500 school children from Valdosta, Lowndes County, and neighboring communities recently gathered at VSU for a live opera experience. Release: Opera Comes Alive for Young Audiences at VSU: More than 500 school…
GSU highlights Valdosta students on Fall 2025 Dean’s…
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University announces their Fall 2025 Dean's List including students from Valdosta. Release: STATESBORO, GA (01/27/2026)-- Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 4,400 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2025…
Gov. Kemp Announces TCSG, Mercer Transfer Agreements
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Mercer University have signed new transfer agreements. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Technical…
VPD deescalates mental crisis situation
VALDOSTA - Officers check on the well-being of a mother and her infant child, only to find the mother in a mental crisis while possessing a knife. Release: Officers respond to check on the well-being…
The Haven: Chalk About Love
VALDOSTA - The Haven encourages people to 'Chalk About Love' to raise awareness about teen dating violence. Release: Chalk About Love is a community awareness campaign created to support Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in…
Lowndes student selected as Georgia Delegate to U.S.…
VALDOSTA - Lowndes High School senior Mason Slaughter has been selected as a Georgia delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Release: VALDOSTA, GA - Lowndes County Schools is proud to announce that Lowndes High…
Georgia man arrested for the shooting death of…
TWIN CITY - A 44-year-old man was arrested by GBI officers in connection with the shooting death of his own brother. Release: Twin City, GA (January 26, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged LaMarkius…
GBI investigating Fitzgerald shooting
FITZGERALD - At the request of the Fitzgerald Police, GBI agents are investigating the death of Shekela Woodard, age 29, of Fitzgerald, GA. Release: Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, GA (January 25, 2026) - At the request…