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…
VFD acquires new Haz-Mat Decontamination System with grant…
Release: The Valdosta Fire Department recently purchased an Enhanced Decon System through a GEMA Grant that will help effectively decontaminate personnel after a Haz-Mat Incident. Although these incidents aren’t a frequent call, it is essential for…
City of Valdosta hosts COVID Town Hall for…
Release: In partnership with South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) and South Heath District, Valdosta city officials hosted a COVID Town Hall for all city employees and their families on Tuesday, August 24, at Mathis Auditorium.…
VSU seeks muralist for Odum Library’s art project
Art in Odum is expanding, and Valdosta State University’s Odum Library is seeking proposals for a one-of-a-kind mural in its South Atrium. Deborah Davis, chair of the Library Art Committee, certified archivist, and director of…
SGMC Offering Two COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Thru Locations…
Release: South Georgia Medical Center will operate two COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru locations on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9am-3pm. All unvaccinated persons 12 and older are encouraged to visit either the SGMC Main Campus or SGMC Smith…
VCS announces two teacher in-service days/student holidays
Release: Valdosta City Schools will hold two teacher in-service days on Friday, August 27 and Monday, August 30. These two days will be student holidays, meaning students do not have to attend school in-person or…
Valdosta “Top 10” of U.S. job recovery
Release: The Valdosta metro area outpaced communities across the U.S. in job recovery. Business Facilities named metro Valdosta in the “Top 10” for positive job growth from February to November 2020, based on U.S. Bureau…
LAMP’s Changing Lives Dinner will feature keynote speaker…
Release: Lowndes Associated Ministries to People’s (LAMP) Annual Changing Lives fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021, downtown Valdosta at The Patterson. We are excited to announce the keynote speaker is Coach Charlie Ward,…
SGMC honors Respiratory Therapy team as August Hospital…
Release: South Georgia Medical Center honored its respiratory therapists as the August Hospital Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting. This team was honored for their professionalism, hard work and sacrifice in order to…