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…
Local News Capsule
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: FORBES MAKES BOND Marvin Forbes an accused child molester has made bond of $60,000 and was released from jail in Colquitt County. Forbes was taken into custody September 29th and…
Georgia Football Player Dismissed
ATHENS -- Georgia is losing another football player. This is the fourth in 12 days. Tim Tucker of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Freshman defensive back Shaquille Jones was dismissed from Georgia’s football team due to…
Carter Cleared by Ethics Commission
Lee Henderson, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: ATLANTA -- Jason Carter has been cleared by the state's Ethics Commission for fundraising violations. The state ethics commission has dismissed a complaint accusing Democratic candidate for governor Jason Carter…
Albany Still Trying to Breathe Life into Downtown
ALBANY -- What to do with downtown Albany? The question has been asked since a tornado tore through the commercial district decades ago. A report by WALB sheds light on recent efforts. Many communities have…
Food | Orecchiette with Asparagus and Sausage
Lisa Harp, Valdosta Today Food Contributor: This simple yet delicious pasta dish is perfect for those nights when you don't want a really heavy dish This tasty dish is made with orecchiette noodles. Orecchiette actually…
Who Wants to be a Manager, Anyway?
Harvard Business Review: NOT MANY PEOPLE WANT TO BE MANAGERS ANYMORE CareerBuilder surveyed thousands of workers to gauge their interest in becoming managers in the future. Just over a third (34%) said they had no…
Armed Robbery in Tifton
TIFTON -- An armed robbery suspect is in custody in Tifton. Tift County Sheriff's Office have charged Wayne Bernard Richardson with the armed robbery at Loves' truck stop on Southwell Boulevard. Deputies say around 4…
Florida Man Shoots Daughter, 6 Grandchildren in Murder…
BELL, FL -- A Florida man shot and killed his daughter and six grandchildren Thursday afternoon in the small north-central Florida town of Bell in what authorities called a murder-suicide. CNN is reporting that Gilchrist…