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…
Third Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle approved for…
With water levels and temperatures deemed satisfactory, the Third Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle at the Withlacoochee River will go ahead on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Release: Valdosta, Georgia, February 17, 2021 — “Water levels…
River and Creek Cleanup event for Lowndes, Valdosta
Release: Hahira, GA, September 16, 2020 — WWALS has found some of the sources of the infamous trashjam on Sugar Creek, and at least one upstream property owner has made progress in stopping litter before…
Georgia rivers being scanned for “Google Street View-Style”…
Photo 1: Georgia River Network Paddle Georgia coordinator, Joe Cook, maps 12 miles of Spring Creek while scouting for an upcoming Georgia River Network paddle trip. Learn more about upcoming trips at this link: https://garivers.org/grn-events/. Release:…
Fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Valdosta
Release: PERSON INVOLVED: Kemp, Alvin H., African American male, age 63, residence of Valdosta. On May 19, 2021, at approximately 10:57 pm, Valdosta Police Department Patrol Officers and Traffic Accident Investigators responded to the 500…
Big Little River Paddle Race announced for late…
Release: Adel, Georgia, March 22, 2021 — You could win in any of a dozen categories, or up to $300 if you beat the previous winning record time. But you are not required to race: it’s…
Valdosta Mayor invites residents to attend ‘Mayor Paddle’
Release: Hahira, Georgia, November 12, 2020 — Join the Mayor of Valdosta and a hundred of his closest friends for a leisurely paddle on the Withlacoochee River. Mayor Scott James says, “Over a year removed from…
SR 158 bridge over Willacoochee to be replaced…
Release: SR 158 closed at Willacoochee River for bridge replacement TIFTON – State Route (SR) 158 is closed at the Willacoochee River on the Berrien/Irwin county line for replacement of the bridge located about seven miles…
Valdosta seeks volunteers for river cleanup on October…
VALDOSTA, Ga.— Volunteers are needed for a joint river cleanup event that will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM to 11 AM. City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, and WWALS are partnering to…