VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Vikings set to face Gadsden County this Friday
LOWNDES CO. - On Friday August 26, the LHS Vikings will host the Gadsden County Jaguars from Havana, FL in a non-region game. Release: On Friday August 26, our Vikings will host the Gadsden County…
School shooting rumor circulating in region did not…
VALDOSTA, GA- Local schools, including Lowndes County Schools, want to assure parents and students that a social media post circulating in regards to a threatened shooting did not originate from this area. Lowndes County Schools…
Lowndes Co. millage rate meeting
LOWNDES CO. - The public is invited to a millage rate meeting that will be held during the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners meeting. Release: On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., the Lowndes…
City of Valdosta tentatively adopts new millage rate
Valdosta, Ga- After a recent property reassessment, the city of Valdosta has tentatively set a millage rate which would increase property taxes by 3.37%, as well as setting public hearings on the matter. From the…
Lowndes Superintendent Wes Taylor announces retirement
Lowndes County Schools Superintendent Wes Taylor announced his plan to retire effective July 1, 2022. Release: Wes Taylor announced at the Lowndes County School Board meeting on February 21, 2022 that he intends to retire…
Lowndes County Schools weekly COVID update
LOWNDES CO. - Lowndes County Schools have released their latest COVID-19 related numbers (2/11/22-2/17/22). See the attached graphic below.
Lake Park murder suspects arrested
LOWNDES CO. - Investigators with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division have arrested Cordell Sutton for charges stemming from an October 2021 murder in Lake Park, Georgia. Additionally, the other outstanding suspect in…
Lowndes County Schools remain open
While Valdosta City Schools are temporarily closed due to COVID cases, Lowndes County Schools will remain open. Release: As a system, we continue to believe in the power of in-person learning; therefore, we continue to…