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…
Valdosta > Goodwill, AmeriCorps Offer Free Workshop for…
VALDOSTA -- On Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Goodwill Career Center will be hosting a Combat 2015 Workshop which will identify services for area veterans transitioning from active duty. Goodwill, in partnership with…
Valdosta > Lowndes Retired Educators $2000 Scholarship
VALDOSTA -- In these difficult economic times, more 2015 high school seniors are either relying on financing college educations by borrowing money or they are not enrolling in college at all. This may be especially…
Valdosta > Scintilla Charter Academy Breaks Ground
VALDOSTA — Yesterday, Jan. 21, Valdosta's newest school, Scintilla Charter Academy broke ground. People from all over came to watch the groundbreaking including teachers, chamber of commerce members, builders, city officials, and new students. "Dreams do come true,…
Valdosta > Back To Back Bomb Threats
VALDOSTA -- On Monday, Jan.19, two Valdosta businesses received bomb threats. The Valdosta Police Department received reports that a male caller made terroristic threats towards Rite Aid on N. Oak Street Ext. and Walmart on Norman Drive. The caller…
Valdosta > Local Students Consider “If I Were…
VALDOSTA -- Local sixth grade students may dream about what it would be like to be the top elected official of the city by participating in the “If I Were Mayor, I Would...” essay contest,…
Valdosta > Police Officer Dragged By Moving Vehicle
VALDOSTA -- On Jan. 20, at 4:20 p.m. Valdosta Police Officer Donald Richmond was dragged 750 feet by a vehicle he pulled over. Upon approaching the car, the driver of the vehicle began rolling forward.…
Valdosta > City Offers 6th Annual Government 101…
VALDOSTA -- Valdostans and other local citizens who want an inside look at their city government are urged to sign up for the 6th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which begins April 6, 2015. The…
Valdosta > South Georgia Growing Local Conference
VALDOSTA -- On Jan. 24, from 9-5 p.m. South Georgia Growing Local 2015 is hosting a conference for one day. The conference will discuss topics on local foods, organic gardening, composting, pest control, homestead arts, backyard animals and…