Stevens > The Common Core Debate

Local NewsFebruary 21, 2015

Tom Stevens, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor: The Common Core debate for the most part addresses the content and or utility of the program and occasionally the context or constitutionality of the program. My former boss…

Milledgeville > Merger with Baldwin County Moves Closer

NewsFebruary 21, 2015

MILLEDGEVILLE -- State lawmakers approved a consolidated government bill that would merge the city of Milledgeville with Baldwin County. Though opposed by some in local government, the move is meant to signal a fresh approach…

Thomasville > Apartment Complex Catches Fire

Local NewsFebruary 20, 2015

THOMASVILLE -- Multiple apartments in the Wood Valley Apartment complex caught on fire yesterday, Feb. 19 in Thomasville. According to Thomasville firefighters, an 8-year-old boy ignited the fire by playing with a lighter. The boy…

Hahira > Man Caught Stealing From Hahira Residence

Local NewsFebruary 20, 2015

HAHIRA -- A man was arrested in Hahira while attempting to steal items from a local resident's garage. Lowndes County Sheriff's deputies arrested 32-year-old Johnathan Clint Boyd at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 on the…

Valdosta > Valdosta City Schools Participate In Reading…

LivingFebruary 20, 2015

VALDOSTA -- Valdosta City Schools held its second local Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Competition at the Valdosta High Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2015. Five elementary schools (J.L. Lomax, Pinevale, Sallas Mahone, S.L. Mason,…

Sylvester > Log Truck Flipped Over On Highway…

Local NewsFebruary 19, 2015

[caption id="attachment_21251" align="alignleft" width="630"] Photo credit: WALB/SPD[/caption]   SYLVESTER -- A log truck rolled onto it's side this morning on Monroe Street near Mullis Street. Police officials reported that a van pulled in front of…