THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Slaughter reappointed ACCG Federal Policy Committee vice chair
LOWNDES CO. — Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was reappointed vice chair of ACCG's Federal Policy Committee. Release: ATLANTA, Ga. (May 28, 2026) – Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter was recently reappointed vice chair of the Federal…
Lowndes County lifts burn restrictions effective June 1
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. — The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners has voted to lift countywide burn restrictions that were previously put in place because of dry conditions and an elevated wildfire risk. During its regular…
Wiregrass celebrates first Career Plus High School graduates
PHOTO: Celebrating the first graduates of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Career Plus High School program. From left to right: Unique Brown, Javrious Nelson, Austin Hesters, and Susan Pollock, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Career Plus Coordinator.…
Lowndes EMA Urges AlertLowndes Signups
LOWNDES — Lowndes County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to sign up for AlertLowndes before hurricane season begins. Release: Lowndes County Emergency Management Encourages Residents to Sign Up for AlertLowndes Ahead of Hurricane Season Lowndes…
Teen Critically Injured in Accidental Shooting at Valdosta…
VALDOSTA — A 14-year-old was critically injured in an accidental shooting at a Valdosta apartment complex. Release: A 14-year-old juvenile was seriously injured during an accidental shooting. On May 15, 2026, at 12:45 pm. Valdosta…
Outdoor RecFest Returns To Langdale Park This Saturday
VALDOSTA — Outdoor RecFest returns Saturday with kayaking, fishing, hiking, food trucks, and family-friendly outdoor activities at Langdale Park. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority, in partnership with TRAILS4valdosta, will host a free…
Rainwater Conference Center Welcomes New Executive Chef
VALDOSTA — Rainwater Conference Center hired Michelle Pessia as Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and guest dining experiences. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. (May 11, 2026) — The Rainwater Conference Center has announced the addition of Michelle Pessia…
Lowndes Warns of Smoke, Burn Ban
LOWNDES CO. — Smoke from nearby wildfires is impacting Lowndes County as officials urge caution and remind residents not to burn. Release: Smoke and ash from multiple wildfires in surrounding counties continue to impact Lowndes…