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…
Shooting at school bus stop in Valdosta
VALDOSTA - A 17-year-old male was transported to the hospital after being shot while at a school bus stop on Lankford Drive in Valdosta. Release: On September 26, 2022, at approximately 7:26 am., Valdosta Police…
Lowndes Schools and Sherriff’s Department respond to Pine…
LOWNDES CO. - Lowndes County Schools and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office have released a statement on the threat at Pine Grove Middle that led to an evacuation. Release: This morning, there was a threat…
School shooting rumor circulating in region did not…
VALDOSTA, GA- Local schools, including Lowndes County Schools, want to assure parents and students that a social media post circulating in regards to a threatened shooting did not originate from this area. Lowndes County Schools…
Haralson named Lowndes Superintendent
LOWNDES CO. - The Lowndes County School Board named Dr. J. Shawn Haralson the system’s new Superintendent. Release: The Lowndes County School Board named Dr. J. Shawn Haralson the system’s new Superintendent at their meeting…
Georgia keeps 17th-highest AP pass rate in the…
ATLANTA – Like the class of 2020, Georgia’s public-school class of 2021 has the 17th-highest Advanced Placement (AP) pass rate in the nation. Release: April 1, 2022 – Like the class of 2020, Georgia’s public-school class of…
Student found with unloaded gun on Lowndes Middle…
Release: "A student was found in possession of an unloaded gun on the campus of Lowndes Middle School this morning. Thanks to the keen awareness of our staff and students, the situation was contained as…
Lowndes schools address students returning, COVID-19
Release: Good Evening Viking Family, This is Lauren Pope, Director of Public Relations for Lowndes County Schools. This is a reminder that students will return to school on Thursday, January 6th. We are looking forward…
VMS Teacher Recognized by VSU
Release: Pictured (Left to Right), Mrs. Courtney Agyabeng-Dadzie (6th grade science teacher at VMS) and Ms. Mya Curry (VSU student teacher). On Friday, November 18, 2021, Mrs Courtney Agyabeng-Dadzie was presented with the Blazin’ Apple…