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…
Georgia > Powdered Alcohol Creates Public Concern
Allison Ericson, Valdosta Today News Director: GEORGIA -- Powdered alcohol, also known as Palcohol has caused some public concern recently. For the past year, Mark Phillips, creator of Palcohol has fought for the Spring 2015 release of the substance alongside…
Wisenbaker > Georgia’s State of the State: a…
Gary Wisenbaker, Valdosta Today Editorial Director: Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently delivered his fifth State of the State address to the legislature and the people of Georgia. His message was as humble as it was…
Valdosta > Scintilla Charter Academy Breaks Ground
VALDOSTA — Yesterday, Jan. 21, Valdosta's newest school, Scintilla Charter Academy broke ground. People from all over came to watch the groundbreaking including teachers, chamber of commerce members, builders, city officials, and new students. "Dreams do come true,…
Valdosta > Back To Back Bomb Threats
VALDOSTA -- On Monday, Jan.19, two Valdosta businesses received bomb threats. The Valdosta Police Department received reports that a male caller made terroristic threats towards Rite Aid on N. Oak Street Ext. and Walmart on Norman Drive. The caller…
Valdosta > Local Students Consider “If I Were…
VALDOSTA -- Local sixth grade students may dream about what it would be like to be the top elected official of the city by participating in the “If I Were Mayor, I Would...” essay contest,…
Valdosta > Police Officer Dragged By Moving Vehicle
VALDOSTA -- On Jan. 20, at 4:20 p.m. Valdosta Police Officer Donald Richmond was dragged 750 feet by a vehicle he pulled over. Upon approaching the car, the driver of the vehicle began rolling forward.…
Bulldogs > Third Straight Win for Georgia
[caption id="attachment_20252" align="alignnone" width="630"] ESPN[/caption] ATHENS -- Georgia was primed for a letdown. The Bulldogs were tired. They weren't playing another big rival. There were plenty of empty seats at Stegeman Coliseum. Yet, after a…
Albany > Man Arrested For Stabbing
ALBANY -- Today, Jan. 20, 33-year-old Torrey Jones was arrested for Aggravated Assault after stabbing 32-year-old Michael Cullen on Saturday. Cullen was transported to Phoebe Putney Hospital after police found him on the ground of an…