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…
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…
Georgia Lottery reaches $25B generated for education
ATLANTA - Since its inception in 1993, the Georgia Lottery Corp. has raised $25 billion for education in the state of Georgia. Release: Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp is excited to announce the Georgia…
Kemp responds to Biden’s claim of falling gas…
ATLANTA - Governor Kemp, along with other GOP governors, responded to President Biden's statement on declining gas prices. Release: Atlanta, GA – Today, the governors of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas united in…
Braves first weekend back after All-Star break a…
The Atlanta Braves' hot start to the second half of the season came to a screeching halt Sunday afternoon against the Angels in a 9-1 loss. After giving up eight hits and seven runs in…
Valdosta native drafted by Oakland A’s
Valdosta native Colby Thomas, a Mercer baseball standout, was selected by the Oakland A's in the 3rd round of the MLB draft, making him the 95th pick overall. From MLB.com "Thomas didn’t waste any time…
Georgia average gas price drops 15 cents
ATLANTA - The Georgia state average gas price dropped 15 cents in the last week. Release: ATLANTA, Ga., (July 18, 2022) — Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now…
Homicide suspect arrested over weekend
Xavier White, age 32, was arrested on July 9, 2022, in connection with the death of Napoleon Ponder, age 51. He was taken into custody without incident after a Valdosta woman called 911 in regards…
LHS season ticket renewal deadline looms
The wait for LHS football is almost over and that means season tickets must be renewed by July 13th. From the Lowndes Athletics Department: "The Lowndes Athletic Department reminds all Viking season ticket holders that…