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…
Lowndes County BOE names Sandra Wilcher sole superintendent…
Interim Superintendent Sandra Wilcher has been named the sole candidate for the permanent position as the next Superintendent of the Lowndes County school system. (From Lowndes County Schools) After a search that began in October,…
Lowndes County Schools take immediate steps to ease…
After seeing photos of the congestion in the halls of Lowndes High School circulate on social media, officials want to assure parents and students that steps have already been taken to remedy the situation. From…
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…
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…
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…
Blazer football play-off tickets on sale today
After a dominating win over West Georgia this past Saturday, the Blazer football team will take on Bowie St. in the play-off quarterfinals this Saturday at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Game time is 1 pm and tickets…
City of Valdosta holds anti-discrimination training
Release: Valdosta Awareness Training Unites Employees In 2021, the City of Valdosta held cultural awareness and anti-discrimination training for all City of Valdosta employees. The training was titled "Reaching New Heights Together" – because it's…
Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Sweet
Release: MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - Lt. Col. Robert J. Sweet's retires on June 6, 2021 after 33 years of military service. He is a traditional reservist and the deputy commander of the 476th…